Solstice 2026 Theme is "WAVE". Parade: June 20, Festival June 19-21, Workshop Opens May 2026
BIGGEST Little Elephant Parade® March 26 at CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, 5-8 PM
If you missed the debut of Santa Barbara’s most charming new art exhibition, there’s one more chance to experience it—and take a piece home.
More than 60 artist-painted miniature elephant sculptures, first unveiled during the lively Solstice Equinox Weekend at Son y Sabor, will be featured in the BIGGEST Little Elephant Parade® Trunk Show & Auction on Thursday, March 26, from 5–8 PM at the Community Environmental Council (CEC) Hub, 1219 State Street.
The exhibition made its public debut March 21–22 at Son Y Sabor, where hundreds of guests enjoyed a festive, multi-level celebration featuring live music, dance, and a colorful herd of one-of-a-kind elephants created by local artists and sponsored by community supporters.
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Solstice Santa Barbara FestivalVendor Applications now available online! June 19-21 in Santa Barbara, 50,000 people come to our free 3-day Festival! The Parade on Saturday brings 100,000 spectators to the people-powered, people-created celebration of life, creativity and community!
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