Summer Solstice 2024 Santa Barbara. From its humble beginnings as a group of street artists, the summer solstice celebration has evolved into a street carnival of more than 1,000 parade participants, complete with. The longest day of summer is the summer solstice, which marks the first day of astronomical summer.

The 50th annual summer solstice is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year’s longest day. The 50th annual summer solstice is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year’s longest day.