June 22, 2001 - Santa Barbara, CA: Christabel Zamor poses of photos before the annual Summer Solstice parade on June 22, 2001 in Santa Barbara, California. The origins of this dazzling celebration lie in the community spirit and appreciation of artistic expression; there is nothing like it anywhere else. Artist and mime Michael Gonzales, conceived the Parade in 1974, to celebrate his birthday. From its humble beginnings as a group of street artists, the Summer Solstice Celebration has...
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June 22, 2001 - Santa Barbara, CA: Christabel Zamor poses of photos before the annual Summer Solstice parade on June 22, 2001 in Santa Barbara, California. The origins of this dazzling celebration lie in the community spirit and appreciation of artistic expression; there is nothing like it anywhere else. Artist and mime Michael Gonzales, conceived the Parade in 1974, to celebrate his birthday. From its humble beginnings as a group of street artists, the Summer Solstice Celebration has evolved into a street carnival of more than 1,000 parade participants, complete with extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles. It is the largest single-day event in Santa Barbara County, drawing crowds from near and far of over 100,000 spectators. (Photo by Rod Rolle)
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