The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is accepting entry forms for families to march in the Children’s Fiesta Parade.
Now in its 90th year, the parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. There is no cost to enter the parade.
The parade goes along Cabrillo Boulevard, starting at Garden Street and ending at Calle Puerto Vallarta, where each child participating will receive an ice cream treat, provided by MarBorg Industries.
The Children’s Parade has been a community tradition for generations, and each year new families join those who have participated for more than five generations. Parents, families and friends create and decorate their own floats, carts and wagons for their kids. There are no motorized or battery-operated vehicles; only foot power is allowed.
Children and parents typically dress in colorful Spanish and Mexican costumes, often bringing chickens, goats, ponies, dogs, and other small animals with them that add to the fun.
An entry can be one family of three, a family of siblings and cousins, an entire neighborhood, dance schools, clubs or groups. There is room for every child in the parade.
To sign up, complete the online application form by Friday, July 8 at https://forms.santabarbaraca.gov/f/1g97fijuqr01. For more information, call 805-897-2652.