Pictured is a colorful festival with a delightful parade you will only find in Santa Barbara. Summer Solstice Celebration June 23-25, 2017 is the centerpiece of the Central Coast city’s kick-off to summer. Many towns & cities in California host festive celebrations with parades, carnivals, concerts, shopping, food, beverages and art displays. While there are thousands of festivals this summer, we’ve compiled a list of events that have “summer” in their name.