New El Presidente Fritz Olenberger takes over for the 2025 Old Spanish Days
Fritz Olenberger is the 2025 El Presidente of Old Spanish Days. His duties will involve coordinating numerous events for the 101st…
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Days of cleanup efforts underway after Old Spanish Days Fiesta wraps up in Santa Barbara
A major effort is underway to clean up Santa Barbara after the historic Old Spanish Days. Crews are going block by block over the…
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Old Spanish Days dancers bring performance to seniors with cognitive conditions in Montecito
As Old Spanish Days Fiesta kicks off in Santa Barbara, not everyone is able to attend the…
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City of Santa Barbara reminds public about littering confetti ahead of Old Spanish Days
The Santa Barbara Police Department reminded the public about littering confetti ahead of the Old Spanish Days Fiesta.…
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Santa Barbara police issue safety updates for Old Spanish Days Fiesta
The Santa Barabara Police Department issued a safety warning ahead of the city’s 100th annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta.…
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The El Desfile Historico Fiesta parade in Santa Barbara will have two Grand Marshals
Old Spanish Days names Rudy Castillo (center) and Catherine Remak (right) as Grand Marshals for this years parade. It takes place Aug.…
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“Project Fiesta!” Exhibit bigger and larger for the 100th year of Old Spanish Days Fiesta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -The Santa Barbara Historical Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days Fiesta with an expanded version of…
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Old Spanish Days poster set for public display to celebrate 100th festival
The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Old Spanish Days fiesta with an expansion of the Project Fiesta!…
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Old Spanish Days Fiesta focusing efforts on Downtown Corridor for 100th anniversary this summer
The Old Spanish Days (OSD) Fiesta is now focusing its efforts on downtown State Street’s corridor for its 100th anniversary this summer.…
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Applications to participate in the 92nd Children’s Fiesta Parade are now open!
The City of Santa Barbara issued the press release below about the recently opened application window for those interested in participating in the…
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Old Spanish Days Fiesta announces theme for 100th-anniversary festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Old Spanish Days (OSD) festival announced a theme for its 100th anniversary event at a press conference Wednesday…
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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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Old Spanish Days Fiesta: Families making homemade Mexican food to preserve tradition
El Mercado de La Guerra is seeing a full crowd on day three of…
Continue ReadingBroadcasting news and notes for Old Spanish Days local coverage
Due to your News Channel’s coverage of Fiesta events, some of the shows on ABC may be impacted or aired at a later…
Continue ReadingFiesta coverage impacting ABC, Telemundo television programs
As part of the live coverage of Old Spanish Days here at News Channel 3-12, some of your favorite programs may be cut short or start…
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Fiesta preparations: Road closures, parking enforcement, public safety updates
As Old Spanish Days Fiesta approaches, the City of Santa Barbara announces information on road closures, parking enforcement, and public safety…
Continue Reading El Presidente David Bolton drops by the Morning News to get you ready for Old Spanish Days
Come early, stay late and let’s Fiesta !
Old Spanish Days is almost here, El Presidente David Bolton dropped by the Morning News to preview all the…
Old Spanish Days comes to Goleta with Fiesta Ranchera
Fiesta Ranchera will be celebrated Thursday as part of Old Spanish Days. The event will be at the Stow House site in…
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La Primavera sets new record for funds raised on behalf of Old Spanish Days
Saturday night’s La Primavera event was a fantastic display of history, dance, and community as well as a notable fundraiser for the upcoming Old…
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Tribal elder chosen as the 2023 Old Spanish Days Grand Marshal
Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto has been chosen the Old Spanish Days Grand Marshal for 2023. Her tribal family roots go back to the 1500’s in Santa…
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