Old Spanish Days Fiesta News & Media

2023 Fiesta Poster Unveiled

By mission | April 11, 2023

Old Spanish Days Fiesta is thrilled to announce the release of the 2023 Fiesta poster.  After months of creative planning, the historic tradition of releasing an annual commemorative poster continued as this year’s El Presidente, David Bolton, unveiled the 2023…

Partnerships with the Historic Lobero Theatre and KEYT-TV highlight the deep spirit of history, community and inclusion that is Fiesta

By mission | March 27, 2023

On the steps of the historic Lobero Theatre, where in 1924 the beloved community festival known as “Fiesta” started, board members from Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara (OSD) and the Lobero Theatre unveiled the official poster for the 2023…

La Primavera, annual fundraiser will feature a historic “Four Nations” dinner and famous dancer

By mission | March 20, 2023

A highlight for Fiesta 2023 is sure to be La Primavera which returns to the Historic El Paseo Restaurant for one extraordinary evening. This not-to-be-missed event begins with a reception at Casa De La Guerra, the former home of José…

Let’s Fiesta! Theme and Detailed Plans Unveiled for Fiesta 2023

By mission | March 6, 2023

Plans have come together nicely for Fiesta 2023, with all of the traditional events confirmed and with one event returning to its historic roots.  Officials of Old Spanish Days and the City of Santa Barbara gathered on the steps of City…

Old Spanish Days Announces 2023 Leadership Team for 99th Anniversary of Fiesta

By mission | October 20, 2022

Old Spanish Days Announces 2023 Leadership Team for 99th Anniversary of FiestaEl Presidente David Bolton to lead historic organization SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 20, 2022 – Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the leadership team…

Fiesta 2022 Opening Ceremonies This Wednesday

By mission | July 31, 2022

Old Spanish Days and City Officials Set to Open Annual Community Fiesta After 3 Years  For the first time in three years, Santa Barbara is having a Fiesta! And this Wednesday, as is tradition, the official opening of the five…

Fiesta’s Los Niños de las Flores

By mission | July 31, 2022

Traditionally it’s one of the happiest pictures of Fiesta — the annual group picture of Old Spanish Days ambassadors, Los Niños de Las Flores. The official 2022 picture took place on the steps of historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. The picture includes a total of…

Downtown Trolleys Set for Fiesta Parade Day

By mission | July 31, 2022

Old Spanish Days Teams with Downtown Organization and City of Santa Barbara Providing Free Trolleys from Downtown Parking Garages to Friday’s Fiesta Parade  With a new parade route along Cabrillo Boulevard and limited nearly parking, attendees will now be able…

Fiesta Poster Unveiled

By mission | May 23, 2022

2022 Poster and Pin Highlight La Primavera Celebration “Todos Juntos en Familia” “The entire community is represented”, 2022 Fiesta La Presidente Maria Cabrera said as she unveiled the 2022 Old Spanish Days Poster and Pin before a large gathering at…

A Full Fiesta in 2022

By mission | April 25, 2022

Old Spanish Days Officials Plans Everything from Historic Parade to Mercados For the first time in three years, Santa Barbara will have a complete Fiesta this summer with the return of the historic parade, both Mercados, and a variety of…

2022 Spirit of Fiesta Chosen

By mission | April 11, 2022

Tara Mata, a 19-year-old student at Santa Barbara City College, was selected 2022 Spirit of Fiesta. She danced a Cantiñas.  Meanwhile, nine year old Layla Gocong, a third grader at Crane Country Day School, was chosen as the 2022 Junior…

Fiesta 2022 Leadership Team Unveiled

By mission | November 21, 2021

Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara Looks Ahead to a Full And Safe Fiesta in 2022; Meeting with City Officials Planned With anticipation and planning, officials of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara are laying out plans for Fiesta 2022,…