7TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE - UNWRAP THE MAGIC
Friday, December 4, 2009
Parade begins at Sola and State and ends at Cota Street
Announcers will be in front of McDonalds, Saks 5th Avenue and Macys
More than 50,000 spectators are expected to line downtown Santa Barbara on Friday evening December 4, to cheer a colossal contingent of high-stepping marching bands, giant helium balloons, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities, and of course, the most anticipated appearance of the evening the annual arrival of Santa Claus, dispensing holiday cheer from atop his festive sleigh. The Holiday Prince & Fairy officially light up the night with the lighting of the large Christmas tree at State & Victoria Streets.