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Elva Cosio was elected to the board in 2021 and is currently the Division Chief of Celebrations. Elva was born and raised in Santa Barbara and has been involved in Fiesta, as a dance mom, since 2007. Once that chapter of her life ended, she realized she missed being involved in Fiesta and joined the…
Alejandro Navarro was the official photographer for Old Spanish Days 2024 Fiesta celebration “El Centenario” as a bronze sponsor. Alejandro is the official photographer of Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2025.
Brandon Vallin was elected to the board as an Associate in 2023. He assisted with the 2023 Spirit and Jr Spirit Auditions, La Primavera, La Recepcion del Presidente, DIGS!, and The Historical Parade. Specifically, setting up and taking down the announcer booths along Cabrillo Blvd. In 2024, Brandon will be back to assist with the…
Lucy (Placencia) Diaz joined Old Spanish Days Board as an Associate Director in 2024 and became a director in 2026. Lucy was born and raised in Santa Barbara and now resides in Lompoc. Lucy joined OSD to be more connected with her roots and to give back to an organization that has been a big…
While viewing El Desfile Historico is free to the public, Old Spanish Days provides a section of shaded seating along the mountain side of Cabrillo Boulevard. NEW LOCATION between Anacapa and Garden Streets in front of the Garden Street Parking Lot. General seating tickets include a seat with a shaded view and can be purchased…
Michael Easbey joined the Old Spanish Days Board in 2024 and is honored to support an organization that celebrates and preserves Santa Barbara’s rich cultural heritage. A third-generation Santa Barbaran, Michael has attended Fiesta celebrations since childhood and has long appreciated the traditions, community spirit, and volunteerism that define Old Spanish Days. Michael joined the…
Boris Alves joined the Old Spanish Days Board as an Associate Director in 2024. Boris is of Brazilian descent and a Santa Barbara local since 1996, and joined Old Spanish Days because it connects him to the Latino culture and celebrates our local community values. He has been engaged in many volunteering activities in prior Fiesta…
Tere Jurado has been part of Old Spanish Days since 2023. Tere joined the organization because she fell in love with FIESTA since she arrived to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles in 1989. She is proudly part of the Mercado De La Guerra committee. There she helps with the booking of bands and entertainment…
Chris Cyr has been a parade marshal for 12 years. He became an Associate of Old Spanish Days in 2023. He has the honor of leading the Marshals for Viva El Centenio in 2024. He looks forward to assisting all of the parade guests and entries for the 100th Fiesta Parade.
