The gates open at 12 p.m., admission is $15, and kids 12 and under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult)! Active Military and immediate family members with ID can receive up to 4 complimentary tickets. All Active Military must show IDs at the entrance. Any additional tickets will need to be purchased. Tickets are available Here Event Highlights: Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location: Old Mission Santa Inés, 1760 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA Admission: $15 for adults; children 12 and under enter free with an accompanying adult. This year's Fourth of July community celebrations stretch from Santa Maria to Carpinteria with concerts, picnics, fireworks, parades and a drone show Friday, July 4, 2025 Parade starts at 10am. Experience the charm of Solvang, California, at the annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show, hosted by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club. Held at the historic Old Mission Santa Inés, this beloved event offers a full day of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and one of the Central Coast’s most spectacular fireworks displays. Event The event promises to have the largest number of merchant and food vendors on site in 2025, with tons of food options and a great selection of vendors to browse. An old-time firetruck with flags and a patriotic stuffed bear travels down Mission Drive in Solvang during the 2024 Solvang 4th of July Parade. The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club is proud to present the annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show at Old Mission Santa Inès in Solvang on Friday, July 4th. This fireworks show is considered THE BEST on the Central Coast and takes place from 12 - 10 p.m. Live music by The Molly Ringwald Project (7:15 p.m.), Jayden Secor (5 p.m.), King Bee (3 p.m.) and DJ Peete spinning all day! Over Welcome to the Solvang Events Calendar. Our historic Danish Solvang community is a vibrant and fascinating destination with fun and exciting monthly events from the longstanding traditions of our annual events to the energetic tapestry of local business-hosted gatherings, our community is teeming with delightful array of happenings. We have upcoming culinary and wine events, Datsun Classic Car NOTICE OF SPECIAL EVENT SOLVANG 4TH OF JULY PARADE June 16, 2025 Dear Resident or Business Owner, This letter serves as a courtesy notice that a special event is scheduled in the area of your residence or business on Friday, July 4, 2025. There will be road closures affecting some areas. The Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade, which starts at 11:00, marks the beginning of the Independence Day celebrations. In the parade you will enjoy numerous participants, including classic cars, lively horse troupes, dance groups, high school marching band, creatively designed floats from local businesses, and more! Old Mission Santa Ines — 1760 Mission Dr., Solvang | (805) 688-4815 Friday, Jul. 4, 2025 12 – 10 pm The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club is proud to present the annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show at Old Mission Santa Inès in Solvang on Friday, July 4th. Still looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Here's everything happening this holiday weekend on the Central Coast! Santa Barbara County City of Find tickets & information for Fourth of July Solvang 2025. happening at Old Mission Santa Inés, Solvang, CA on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 pm PDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Solvang's Fourth of July Parade returns to town Friday, July 4, with colorful parade entrants like classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections. NEW START TIME ‐ Friday, July 4th, 2025 – 10:00 am start ‐ NEW START TIME Parade Check‐in & Line‐up – starts 8:00 am @ Old Mission Santa Ines in Solvang The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club is proud to present the annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show at Old Mission Santa Inès in Solvang on Friday, July 4th. This fireworks show is considered THE BEST on the Central Coast and takes place from 12 - 10 p.m. Live music by The Molly Ringwald Project (7:15 p.m.), Jayden Secor (5 p.m.), King Bee (3 p.m.) and DJ Peete spinning all day! Over Annual 4th of July parade, Festival & Fireworks in downtown Solvang sponsored by Solvang Rotary, Santa Ynez Rotary, and the City of Solvang. Celebrate Independence Day in true small-town American style at the Solvang 4th of July Parade, proudly presented by the Solvang Rotary Club. Starting at the new time of 10:00 AM sharp, the parade winds its way through the heart of charming downtown Solvang, bringing patriotic spirit and community pride to life. As night falls, Santa Ynez Valley Rotary’s fireworks festival (12:00 PM-10:00 PM) lights up the Solvang sky in a show based next to historic Old Mission Santa Inés. SOLVANG - Summer in Solvang heats up with one of the city’s most popular parades, Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM).
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |