The city of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the annual Children’s Fiesta Parade (Desfile de los Niños), a family-friendly event during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta Celebration.

Young dancers in colorful skirts and tops move along Cabrillo Boulevard during a Childen's Fiesta Parade. (Coutesy photo)
Young dancers in colorful skirts and tops move along Cabrillo Boulevard during a Childen’s Fiesta Parade. (Coutesy photo)

The parade, now in its 93rd year, will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 on Cabrillo Boulevard. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, July 6.

All children are welcome to be part of the parade, and there is no cost to participate.

The Children’s Fiesta Parade has been a tradition for many local families, with some participating for five generations.

Families, friends, and youth organizations create and decorate their floats, carts and wagons each year to join the lively foot-powered parade.

Participants typically dress in colorful costumes, with music and dance performances throughout the route to add to the fun along Santa Barbara’s waterfront.

Ice cream will be provided at the end of the route for all participants.

To learn more and apply, visit Children’s Fiesta Parade at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ChildrensParade.