First Thursday events are part of the festive activities to encourage the public to enjoy downtown Santa Barbara. Many more ideas to improve the promenade's look are now taking place. That will include lighting, design features and improved cleaning.
The State Street Promenade is going through some changes in the first part of 2022 to make room for emergency responders. Many businesses will have to change their outside patio size.
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