The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments. This year’s celebration carries special significance as communities across the nation commemorate the Semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Fourth of July Celebration Details

The celebration will feature live music and dance performances at the West Beach Bandstand sponsored by the PARC Foundation starting at noon. There will also be a street fair with festive food vendors from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The City of Santa Barbara is honored to celebrate this 250th Anniversary with the community and encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a safe, memorable Fourth of July.

American Revolution Experience

In Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Santa Barbara Mission Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the American Battlefield Trust present American Revolution Experience – a traveling educational exhibit hosted at Central Library from July 10 through July 17 during regular library hours.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.