Noozhawk

Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta Draws Crowds But Raises Concerns

A woman in a traditional dress waves to the crowd while riding horseback in the Historical Parade during Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days Fiesta. Credit: Nick Forselles / Noozhawk photo Organizers ...
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The Old Spanish Days’ 2025 El Desfile Histórico Draws Thousands to See Santa Barbara’s Treasured Event

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For its 101st year, El Desfile Histórico celebrated Santa Barbara with the most popular event of the city for many residents. This parade made its way down Cabrillo Boulevard ...
KEYT

State Street Gets Cracked Up With Cascarones during Old Spanish Days Fiesta In Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s day two of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and downtown Santa Barbara is bursting with color. One local favorite drawing smiles — cascarones. Cascarones, or confetti-filled eggs, ...
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Celebrating community and tradition: Excitement builds for Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. It’s 7-year-old Isla Wills-Saltzman’s second year as a Los Niños de las Flores. She’s one of more than 100 kids ...
Santa Barbara Independent

2025 Old Spanish Days – Fiesta Public Safety Information from SBPD

A City Fleet vehicle along the Children’s Fiesta Parade Route (Un vehículo de la flota de la Ciudad a lo largo de la ruta del Desfile de los Niños ) | Credit: Courtesy The Children’s Parade Map 2025 ...
Noozhawk

DIGS Party Benefits Old Spanish Days and Santa Barbara Zoo

The community is invited to kick off Old Spanish Days with the annual DIGS celebration, Thursday, July 31 at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Co-hosted by the Santa Barbara Zoo and Old Spanish Days, DIGS is a ...