The Santa Ynez Valley will be treated to a parade of antique cars on Monday, September 25th beginning at 10 a.m.  Dedicated to “sharing smiles”, in addition to some unique and rare tour cars visiting from throughout the U.S., antique gems owned by locals are also invited to join the parade route as it passes by business communities, schools and senior communities, including Solvang School, Atterdag Village and Rona Barrett’s Golden Inn and Village. 

The Parade route concludes at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House at 12 PM in a festive “free-to-the-public” event to get up close and personal with the stagecoaches, carriages and first “horseless carriage” in the Carriage House, as well as the Batmobile and other magnificent vehicles. Joji Barris, daughter of the Batmobile designer, will be on hand to provide first-hand insights into the history and unique perspective of her father's legacy in automotive design.

For those fascinated by the history of transportation or simply curious about the evolution from horse and carriage to Batmobile, come out and watch the cars as they make their way thru the tour route and then visit the Santa Ynez Valley Parks-Janeway Carriage Museum for an unforgettable opportunity to experience this unique piece of history.