Santa Barbara AIDS Quilt Memorial Procession

In recognition of AIDS Awareness Month, Quilt Project Gold Coast invites the community to join the Santa Barbara AIDS Quilt Memorial Procession.

Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse (corner of Anacapa and Anapamu Streets) and conclude with a short program at Santa Barbara City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

This heartfelt event commemorates the lives of Santa Barbara residents and others lost to AIDS, including Mitch Kincannon (1954–1994). Participants will carry sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, honoring the enduring spirit, creativity, and love of those who have passed.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM
• Starting Point: Santa Barbara County Courthouse, corner of Anacapa & Anapamu Streets
• Procession Route: Down State Street from the Courthouse to City Hall
• Closing Program: Brief remembrance at Santa Barbara City Hall

The Quilt Project Gold Coast encourages individuals, families, and organizations to participate. “The more people who show up, the more quilts we can carry and display,” said a spokesperson for the group. “Together, we honor those we’ve lost and renew our commitment to compassion, remembrance, and community action.”

The AIDS Memorial Quilt, one of the world’s largest community art projects, continues to serve as a powerful symbol of love, loss, and resilience. This procession brings a local chapter of that global legacy to life on the streets of Santa Barbara.

For more information or to get involved, contact Quilt Project Gold Coast at (805) 569-0561 or quiltprojectgoldcoast@gmail.com, or visit www.quiltprojectgoldcoast.org.

About Quilt Project Gold Coast

Quilt Project Gold Coast preserves and displays panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt to remember those lost to AIDS and to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention and support. The organization serves communities throughout the Central Coast, fostering compassion and remembrance through education, art, and activism.