Confetti flew and spirits were high during La Fiesta Pequeña on Wednesday night at the Santa Barbara Mission. Residents gathered on blankets and lawn chairs as they enjoyed Old Spanish Days’ “little ...

A juxtaposition of the traditional Spanish dancing couple with a strikingly contemporary graphic style, the 2023 commemorative Fiesta poster was unveiled tonight by El Presidente David Bolton. The ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A special colorful ribbon was snapped with a scissors to kick off the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara. The 11 am ceremony Wednesday was led by El ...

Larry Navarro and his son, Michael, help build a float before the Old Spanish Days Historical Parade. The parade will be held on Friday along Cabrillo Boulevard. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo ...

Every year, Santa Barbara celebrates its founding by Spanish settlers with Old Spanish Days, a five-day celebration with music, dancing, history, community events and more. Started in 1924, this ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Last October, Fritz Olenberger was announced as the new El Presidente for Old Spanish Days. His leadership team for Santa Barbara's 2025 Fiesta has now been revealed. The ...

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