Fiesta on Stearns Wharf

There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf, and no better time to take it all in than Saturday, August 2, 2025, after the beloved Children’s Fiesta Parade on Cabrillo Boulevard.

At 2:00 PM, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca will present a free folklórico dance showcase on Stearns Wharf, bringing vibrant costumes, traditional music, and dances that celebrate the rich heritage of Fiesta. The group will also participate in the Children’s Parade earlier in the day before making their way to the wharf for this spirited performance. For more about the group, visit www.mexicoazteca.org.

Make a full day of it: bring the kids or friend, grab lunch or dinner, explore the shops and Sea Center, hop aboard Lil’ Toot for a narrated harbor ride, or enjoy wine tasting at Deep Sea.