We really love our Fiestas! In fact we love them so
much that every year we have a Traditional celebration lasting 4 or 5
Days enjoying out cultural past involving Spanish Influences.
Starting on August 1st through the 5th of 2007 we will be celebrating our next Big City-wide Block Party!
The Next Old Spanish Days Fiesta Takes Place In:
The Next Fiesta is : August 1 to 5, 2007
[ The following information if from the Official Fiesta Website ] -
It
is important to note that Old Spanish Days Fiesta is unique among
festivals, both local and national, in that it is run primarily by a
volunteer Board of Directors of 35 members who represent a broad
cross-section of the community. The Board is supported by one full-time
paid staff person.
The Board selects an El
Presidente or La Presidente who presides over the meetings during his
or her year of tenure, serves as a spokesperson for the board, and
serves as an ambassador of goodwill during Fiesta to visitors and
residents.
Fiesta is an important Santa Barbara tradition that has continued for over 75 years for a number of important reasons.
Fiesta
fosters a unique spirit among locals who participate; it is an
important coming together which encourages community cooperation,
collaboration, and growth. The festival has grown due to the
overwhelming interest of so many different organizations to develop and
maintain Fiesta as an extension and expression of their place in the
community.
The annual event provides an education
of the history, customs, and traditions of the American Indian,
Spanish, Mexican, and early American settlers that comprise the rich
cultural heritage of Santa Barbara. Fiesta is a unique forum for the
cultural expression of our diversity. Fiesta provides a vehicle for the
non-profit and community service groups to raise funds for local
charities and social service organizations.
The event annually draws thousands of visitors from around the world who contribute to the local economy.
Old
Spanish Days Fiesta has grown in stature and reputation to become one
of the five best regional festivals in the United States. Fiesta
performers come from around the nation and Mexico to participate.
Celebrities of international renown who have participated or performed
in Fiesta include Leo Carrillo, Will Rogers, Shirley Temple, Charles
Lindberg, William Randolph Hearst, Don Wilson, Paul Whitman, and
Delores Del Rio.
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization as allowed by law under the IRS 501(c)(3).
Visit the Old Spanish Fiesta Days Website
