Sponsors
The City of Santa Barbara has been an annual sponsor since the first Fiesta in 1924. A special City Promotional Fund provides support for administration, advertising, promotion and printing to preserve and share with you Santa Barbara’s unique cultural history and the joyous sense of community that is Fiesta. Also, we have many wonderful Corporate Sponsorship that help support Old Spanish Days and make Fiesta possible.
Flower Girls
Old Spanish Days invites you to be a Fiesta Flower Girl. This is a great way to make new friends and represent the Santa Barbara community, as well as Old Spanish Days, as an official greeter of Fiesta. Flower Girls participate in both parades, opening night ceremony at the Old Mission, and visit convalescent homes. Come join the fun and be a part of a great Fiesta tradition.
Desfile de los Niños (Children’s Parade)
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013
10:00am
The Children’s Fiesta Parade will be celebrating its 83rd year in 2013. A favorite event during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta Celebration, the parade is organized by the Parks and Recreation Department and serves more than 2,500 children and their families each August. An entry can be one family of three, a family of siblings and all the cousins, an entire neighborhood or special clubs/groups.
Volunteer
Parade Marshals: Old Spanish Days seeks volunteers to assist with El Desfile Histórico on Friday, August 2nd of Fiesta 2013.
Bienvenidos: Become an Ambassador for Fiesta. The Bienvenidos provide information to residents and visitors while preserving the personal hospitality for which Fiesta is known to travelers throughout the world.
El Desfile Histórico (Historical Parade)
Friday, August 2nd, 2013; 12:00 Noon
The Fiesta Historical Parade is one of the largest equestrian parades in the United States. The parade starts at the west end of Cabrillo Boulevard, proceeds east along the beach to State Street, then up State Street to Sola Street.
Mercado de la Guerra
July 31st - August 3rd, 2013
11:00am – 11:00pm
Located in De la Guerra Plaza, across the street from City Hall. Stroll through a colorful Mexican market to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the evening.
Performing at Fiesta
There are many performing opportunities available at Fiesta. Bands and dance groups perform at various locations including Mercado De la Guerra, Mercado Del Norte, Noches de Ronda, and Fiesta Pequeña.
Mercado Del Norte
July 31st - August 3rd, 2013
11:00am – 11:00pm
Held at Mackenzie Park on the corner of State Street and Las Positas Street in the San Roque area. Come for the fun and the food, stay for the music and dancing. Check out our four distinct “neighborhoods” for all the family: the food court where you can watch daily entertainment and enjoy Fiesta foods; the Fiesta Bazaar for souvenirs; Fiesta Carnival with rides and attractions for the kids; and the Fiesta Crazy Horse Cantina for icy cold beer, margaritas and live entertainment in the evening to get you out on the dance floor.
Arts & Crafts Show
August 3rd - August 4th, 2013
10:00am - 7:00pm
Located on Cabrillo Blvd, west of Stearns Wharf. A statewide gathering of artisans and crafts people displaying a wide variety of paintings, carvings, pottery, and other handcrafted wares.
Getting Involved
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is very much a community event! We would not be entering our 89th year without the participation and support of the entire community. There are many ways to be involved – from Sponsorship to Volunteering.
