Special events cost recovery and Fiesta funding
Santa Barbara
Summary
Council voted unanimously to help revive the downtown holiday parade, boost Milpas parade support, explore Solstice on State Street, and review Fiesta funding next year.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
$50,000 targeted for the downtown parade, plus additional Milpas parade support to be identified.
Downtown and Milpas corridor businesses that rely on event traffic.
Large event organizers may face new reimbursement demands.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026
Council voted unanimously to help revive the downtown holiday parade, boost Milpas parade support, explore Solstice on State Street, and review Fiesta funding next year.
Special City Council Meeting — April 9, 2026
The City doesn't get reimbursed for police overtime at Fiesta, Solstice, or the Film Festival. Several members suggested negotiating cost-sharing with big events — and Sneddon and Santamaria questioned Fiesta's outsized $289K support versus smaller community events.
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