The 81st Santa Maria Elks Rodeo opened Thursday with an arena full of action and a stage full of talented youths. The Santa Maria Elks/Unocal Event Center
In 2020 and 2021, the Santa Maria Parade of Lights was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, organizers called off the event due to rain.
To accommodate the Parade of Lights in Santa Maria on Saturday night, road closures will be in place on Broadway from Enos Road to Main Street from 2 p.m. to