Summer Solstice Celebration is the largest arts event in Santa Barbara, a 3‑day festival and Parade. Saturday’s Parade on State Street draws crowds of 100,000 spectators. It is a creative, multicultural experience with human‑pushed floats, giant puppets, whimsical costumes and masks, drumming, dancing. It makes its way to the festival grounds at Alameda Park, where the Festivities continue.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.solsticeparade.com/ )