2025 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta
The Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta represent the charm and beauty of the culture of Old Spanish Days.
Santa Barbara has many local dance schools that instruct students in the multi-cultural dances of Spain, Mexico, and early California. Young performers dedicate countless hours preparing for this annual event and for an honor to represent Old Spanish Days as the “Spirit of Fiesta” and the “Junior Spirit of Fiesta.” The Spirit of Fiesta leads the annual parade and embodies the vitality of Santa Barbara's annual summer festival. The Spirit of Fiesta has come to be the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
If your organization would like to request an appearance by the Spirit or Junior Spirit of Fiesta, please review the guidelines and submit a request form.
2025 Spirit of Fiesta Performance Request Form
2025 Spirit of Fiesta - Natalia Treviño
Natalia Treviño is 16 years old and a Sophomore at Bishop Garcia Diego High School. Natalia is an AP and Honors student who enjoys participating in school activities and tutoring peers. Natalia is a part of the National Honor Society, STEAM Society, Film Society, and California Scholarship Federation. She loves giving back to her community and volunteers for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and other local non-profit organizations. Natalia aspires to study Film & TV Production and Business in college.
Natalia has been participating in Old Spanish Days’ Children’s Parade since she was six months old, and she has been dancing flamenco since the age of two. Old Spanish Days Fiesta has been celebrated in Natalia’s family since its inception, and it has been a special tradition in her family for decades. Natalia’s childhood dream became a reality when she was honored as this year’s Spirit of Fiesta. Natalia looks forward to sharing her love and passion for flamenco, bringing positivity and joy to her community, serving as a role model, and representing the beautiful city of Santa Barbara and Old Spanish Days. ¡Viva la Fiesta!
2025 Junior Spirit of Fiesta - Victoria Plascencia
Victoria Plascencia, 9, is a 4th grader at Oak Valley Elementary School. She is a bright and creative girl who loves diving into the worlds of science and art. Whether she’s exploring fun experiments or painting her next masterpiece, she brings curiosity and heart to everything she does. When she’s not busy creating, you’ll find Victoria dancing flamenco with passion, playing competitive club soccer, or running her very own slime business! She’s not just a young entrepreneur—she’s also a kind-hearted community helper. Victoria donates some of her slime products to children, performs at retirement homes to bring joy through dance, and helps raise money for her school.
Photos by Alejandro Navarro