[UPDATE: Dec. 8, 1:26 p.m.] The 2017 Parade of Lights is among the many area events canceled due to the Thomas Fire. Santa Barbara Harbor Operations Manager Mick Kronman announced the suspension of Sunday's event "owing to hazardous air quality conditions, plus out of respect for victims and responders to our regional wildfires." He said the theme of "Hollywood Holidays" would be continued to next year's boat parade.
A free breakfast for fire victims is on the menu at The Blue Owl on Sunday morning, however. Proprietor Cindy Black wrote to spread the word that she plans to open her restaurant at 5 West Canon Perdido Street at 10 a.m. on December 10 and will serve up a tasty meal "until the food runs out."
Likewise, the city's tourism bureau, Visit Santa Barbara, has posted a list of hotels offering special rates to first responders and those evacuating from the Thomas Fire. More information can be found here .