100th anniversary Old Spanish Days Fiesta poster and pin revealed at the Old Mission
The 100th anniversary Fiesta poster has been revealed on the steps of the Old Mission. The special event was live on News Channel…
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As the 2024 Fiesta poster is revealed, a colorful history of the images dates back to 1924
The annual Fiesta posters have become collector’s items. This one is from 2020. The 2024 poster is about to be…
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2024 Junior Spirit and Spirit of Fiesta stops by the Morning News Monday
The 2024 Junior Spirit Aleenah Soriano and Spirit of Fiesta Georgey Taupin stopped by The Morning News Monday morning.…
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2024 Spirit and Junior Spirit dance into history
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Following a day long audition judged selected Aleenah Soriano as this year’s 2024 Junior Spirit. She’s 9 years old and a fourth…
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Old Spanish Days announces 2024 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta
Old Spanish Days is hosting its Spirit of Fiesta auditions today ahead of the 100th annual Fiesta this upcoming…
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2023 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit reflected on their experience and performed on The Morning News
The 2023 Spirit of Fiesta Jack Harwood and Junior Spirit Olivia Nelson stopped by The Morning News Friday.…
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Fiesta 2024’s El Presidente details upcoming events and the 100th anniversary theme on The Morning News
2024 El Presidente Brian Schwabecher stopped by the Morning News on Wednesday morning to talk all things…
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Meet the finalists: Spirit and Junior Spirit auditions begin for 100th anniversary of Fiesta
Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Old Spanish Days is getting ready to kick off its Spirit and Junior Spirit auditions starting in early April, with 25…
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Old Spanish Days kicks off events leading up to the 100th Fiesta celebration
Old Spanish Days activities are beginning in Santa Barbara to celebrate 100 years. Spirit tryouts start in…
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Crews work vigorously to clean Santa Barbara after Old Spanish Days
Thousands of people came to Santa Barbara for the 99th Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and now tons of trash left over, in one form or another, is getting…
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Fire hose cools people down during fiesta parade
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Local firefighters helped cool people off at the end of El Desfile Historic. The parade that includes hundreds of horses took…
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Las Noches de Ronda finale entertains crowd
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Las Noches de Ronda or Nights of Gaiety put professional dancers and local dance groups in the spotlight. Spirit of Fiesta 2023…
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El Mercado de La Playa adds another day to Fiesta fun
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-El Mercado de La Playa, formerly known as Mercado Del Norte, stayed open a day longer than the other Old Spanish Day Mercado.…
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Bronco busters ride high at Fiesta Rodeo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Fiesta Stock Horse Show and Rodeo has been selling out. It is a major effort of put on the rodeo with cowboys and bronco…
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado attracts a crowd
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-There is one place where you are sure to get the taste of home cooking during Fiesta. It is at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado…
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Tall ship San Salvador draws a crowd during Fiesta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People lined up to see a tall ship visiting the Santa Barbara Harbor. The San Salvador arrived on Friday and the ship’s crew is…
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Parade-goers stick around to watch riders return to start of El Desfile Historico
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People who enjoy El Desfile Historico parade get a treat if they stay after the parade ends. That is when hundreds of horses…
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Fiesta Children’s Parade puts kids in the Old Spanish Days spotlight
SANTA BARBARA, Calif-The Fiesta Children’s Parade is an Old Spanish Days favorite. Hazel and Charlie Ray and hundreds of other kids were excited…
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Thousands come out to celebrate history and traditions with El Desfile Historico during Old Spanish Days
Spirit of Fiesta Jack Harwood danced his way through El Desfile Historico Friday in front of thousands of people. The 90 minute parade went along…
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Final float building underway for El Desfile Historico on Friday
The final float building is underway for El Desfile Historico Friday. There will be about 75 entries including nine…
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