The Fourth of July ushers in Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM) and post-parade BBQ, with miles of smiles created by dozens upon dozens of parade entrants comprising classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections. The July 4th Parade route winds its way through town traversing most of Solvang’s main thoroughfares, as high school marching bands, motorcycle and car clubs, floats crafted by local businesses, and animated farm animal and pet entries put on their best patriotic display. As night falls, Santa Ynez Valley Rotary’s fireworks festival lights up the Solvang sky in a show based next to historic Old Mission Santa Inés.