Fiesta

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

July 31, 2025 9:07 am

Published July 31, 2025 10:58 am

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, are a Fiesta tradition.

Vendors are lining State Street, selling them by the dozen.

Kids and adults alike are cracking them over each other’s heads for good luck — and good laughs.

Cascarones are expected to be in high demand all week as Fiesta continues through Sunday.

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