57th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade 12/4/2009 "Unwrap the Magic" More than 50,000 spectators will line downtown Santa Barbara on Friday evening December 4th, 2009, to cheer on a colossal contingent of high-stepping marching bands, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities, and of course, the most anticipated appearance of the evening...the annual arrival of Santa Clause, dispensing holiday cheer from atop his festive sleigh. The Holiday Prince & Fairy officially light up the night with the lighting of the large Christmas tree at State & Victoria Streets. Parade entry applications available 9/14/09 by contacting the Downtown Organization at info@sbdo.org or by calling 805-962-2098.