El Presidente Thank you 2020
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to personally thank all the amazing sponsors, volunteers, collaborative partners and the entire Santa Barbara community for helping to bring forward Fiesta joy during this challenging year. My theme this…
Father Larry Gosselin named Grand Marshal of Reimaged 2020 Fiesta Parade
Long-time friend and supporter of Fiesta to carry on tradition SANTA BARBARA, CA – July 29, 2020 – Organizers of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara have announced that Father Larry Gosselin, a long-time supporter and friend of Fiesta, has…
Operation Light up your Fiesta Spirit
SANTA BARBARA, CA –July 18, 2020 – Organizers of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara invite the community to light up their homes and businesses this Fiesta season to help keep the Fiesta Spirit Alive. In a community collaboration with…
Announcing the Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta 2020
SANTA BARBARA, CA – June 15, 2020 – Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce that Alena Velasco is the Spirit of Fiesta 2020 and Alexandra Nocker the Junior Spirit of Fiesta 2020. The tradition of the…
Commemorative Fiesta 2020 Poster and Pin Unveiled
During a live television appearance, El Presidente Erik Davis unveiled this year’s official Commemorative Fiesta poster and pin. The poster and pin are both original graphic designs by local Santa Barbara artist Andrew Leonard. The poster captures iconic scenes of…
Old Spanish Days Announces Fiesta 2020 Theme
SANTA BARBARA, CA – February 21, 2020 – Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara announced that the official theme of this year’s Fiesta will be “¡Vamos a Bailar!”, in English, “Let’s Dance!”. Each year, the Presidente of Fiesta chooses a…
Proclamación del Presidente
Welcome Friends, Bienvenidos Amigos On behalf of the Board of Directors of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, it is my honor to welcome you to the 96th Fiesta celebration! ~ The rhythm of life in Santa Barbara is measured…
Pre-Auditions for Old Spanish Days Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta 2020 Announced
Organizers of the 96th Annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta have announced an open call to pre-audition for Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta 2020. The pre-auditions will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The Pre-Audition is an “OPEN CALL”…
2020 Leadership Team Announced
El Presidente Erik Davis to Lead Historic Organization SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 10, 2019 – Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the leadership team for Fiesta 2020. The elected team includes the Executive Committee comprised…
La Presidenta’s Thank You
Barbara Carroll I would like to sincerely thank all that participated in our 95th year and enjoyed Fiesta 2019. We had a wonderful year, with terrific events all summer long. I started my year with a proclamation describing how Fiesta represents…
2019 Poster and Pin Unveiled
The Fiesta pin depicts one of the most iconic images of Fiesta, the Fiesta dancers. “For the pin design I knew I wanted to use the dancing couple from many of our past Fiesta posters,” said Carroll. “It’s an image…
Old Spanish Days Announces Honorary El Presidentes & La Presidentas
Local, long-time community volunteers will be honored Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce that Dacia and Riley Harwood and Tom and Denise Peterson have been named honorary El Presidentes & La Presidentas for the 95th annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta.…