The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department and the Santa Cruz Woodie Club are ready to kick off summer in Santa Cruz once again!

This year marks the 27th Annual Event! Come down and enjoy the sunshine, support the Local Wharf Businesses, win some raffle prizes and appreciate the classic wooden cars!

Parking will be limited during the event. We encourage you to walk, get dropped off, utilize the Santa Cruzer Beach & Downtown Shuttle for $1, or bike to the Wharf. A FREE bike valet will be available during the event and it will be located behind Santa Cruz Boat Rentals!

Come to the Common's Stage and enjoy hula performances by Kūhai Hālau O Mehanakealohakalaua'eikapoli Pā 'Ōlapa Kahiko at 11AM and 12PM!

Stay up to date on event details and let us know you are coming with our Facebook Event Page!

Everyone's favorite is the Woodie Parade off the Wharf which begins promptly at 3:30 P.M. after the Awards Ceremony. You won't want to miss this send off!