SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Day three of the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days is bringing thousands to the Santa Barbara waterfront for the major final day event: El Desfile Histórico (The Historical ...

[Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.] Santa Barbara’s very first Old Spanish Days Fiesta historical parade, known as El Desfile Histórico, occurred in 1924.

Jacob is your community news reporter covering the Santa Maria Valley. After a three year hiatus, La Fiesta has returned to downtown Santa Barbara with a full lineup of cultural dances and a spotlight ...

A recent opinion piece in Noozhawk referencing Old Spanish Days needs a response since its underlying premise is inaccurate and its understanding of our local festival is historically off-base.

The 2020 Old Spanish Days parade will involve a convertible car event. The 2020 Old Spanish Days parade will involve a convertible car event. John Palminteri The 2020 Old Spanish Days parade will ...

Santa Barbara's annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta kicks off this Wednesday, Aug. 2. Old Spanish Days has been celebrated in Santa Barbara for nearly 100 years, focusing on the city's history, culture, ...

Old Spanish Days lives on! Not the 1925 earthquake nor COVID-19 can keep Santa Barbara from celebrating its Rancho history with an annual August Fiesta. There may not be any public gatherings, but ...

Every year at this time, one observes many in Santa Barbara dress up in Spanish finery and celebrate Old Spanish Days. But one has to ask, why? Throughout history, power mongers have felt driven to ...