Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) has formed a partnership with local nonprofit Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) designed to promote Pride Month; PPF’s annual Pacific Pride Festival; and SBA’s efforts to provide an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all passengers.

Passengers traveling through SBA will see a new Pride Month banner hanging from the tower outside the front entrance during June.

In addition, multiple PPF advertisements and activations will be present inside the terminal through the end of August, the city said.

The Pacific Pride Festival, sponsored by the city of Santa Barbara and SBA, will take place Aug. 23, at Chase Palm Park. The celebration, which is free to attend, will feature live music, dance and musical performances, food and vendors.

“Events like these highlight the city’s ongoing efforts to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and to promote safe, welcoming spaces across all departments,” the city said.

On June 10, Mayor Randy Rowse presented a proclamation to PPF recognizing its decades-long pursuit of inclusivity, equality and dignity for all people.

“This proclamation and airport display speak volumes,” said Julio C. Roman, executive director of PPF. “It’s about celebrating the beautiful diversity of Santa Barbara while sending a message of affirmation to every traveler who passes through.

“It’s an honor to partner with the city as we mark 50 years of the Pacific Pride Foundation showing up for our community.”

For more about PPF and the festival, visit PacificPrideFoundation.org.