Friday Fiesta

July 2025

• Jul 30 Wed

  El Mercado De La Guerra/ 11am to 10pm/ Wednesday-Saturday

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  Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening.

  
  

  Wednesday, July 30, 2025
  Thursday, July 31, 2025
  Friday, August 1, 2025
  Saturday, August 2, 2025
• Jul 31 Thu

  The Historical Parade (El Desfile Histórico)

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  Noon

  
  

  One of the largest equestrian parades in the country, the Fiesta Historical Parade is unique to Santa Barbara and features floats depicting episodes from the history of the state and city. Descendants of local Native Americans, Spanish Pioneers, the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West, and local service clubs and organizations all reenact historical scenes.

  
  

  Along Cabrillo Boulevard from Castillo Street to Calle Puerto Vallarta (Santa Barbara Chromatic Gate) 
• Jul 31 Thu

  Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm - 10 pm/ Thursday-Saturday

  

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  Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances.

August 2025

• Aug 01 Fri

  Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo

  For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org

  
  

  Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.

  
  

  Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
• Aug 01 Fri

  Flor y Canto

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  Flor Y Canto is Celebrating it's 20th year!

  
  

  Here is a rare opportunity to see the original Spanish California dances & songs of the 19th century. Interwoven with historic narration, the musical numbers are accompanied on replica acoustic instruments.

  
  

  Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
  Friday, August 1, 2025
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM