The winter season was celebrated this weekend with the annual Winterblast festival in Santa Rosa’s SofA arts district.
According to the Press Democrat, thousands gathered for the free community event, which featured an unusual and creative parade of decorated sofas on wheels and elaborate costumes.
The festival, sponsored by the Santa Rosa Urban Arts Partnership, not only provided fun but also brought critical visibility to local artists and the Santa Rosa Arts Center, which saw a surge of visitors and successful fundraising efforts.