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by its past. However, the Santa Barbara community is not solely shaped by its Spanish influences. Annual events such as the Solstice parade, Lemon festival, and the Big Dog parade all add their own special flair to the Santa Barbara experience. Santa Barbara is also fortunate to have several institutions of higher learning in close proximity which only adds to the appeal of our area. The University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Antioch University, Brooks Institute of Photography, and Westmont College attract students and professors of all disciplines and subjects from all over the world. Santa Barbara City College has

for decorated eggs at the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens. Presidio Days celebrates the founding of Santa Barbara by the Chumash Indians. Dance and music performers entertain the masses. Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival, a pleasure for wine connoisseurs as well as casual imbibers. Local wines and picnic lunches abound, along with live music and educational exhibits. The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo doesn’t disappoint. The event brings ferris wheels and other exciting rides, carnival games, food and fun every year. May The Children’s Festival has pony rides, arts and crafts, food booths and more, a joy for Santa Barbara families. I