It seems like it's all about the food this year - Not that there's anything that's different from every other year! Oh sure, it's Fiesta Time again - And there's lots of food to be enjoyed in De La Guerra Plaza! Here's a few pics.... (You can listen to Kaleo Na'ea in our music section, he plays some beautiful Hawaiin Music Sounds!).
Well fiesta has Officially Begun....and here's some proof of that from De La Guerra Plaza which was turned into a shopping baazar. LOT's of More Photos following on the continuation page for this post!:
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Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days,
Fiesta, August 1-5, 2007
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 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
Doesn't look like SBLocal.com will be present this year at the Fiesta Celebrations - Due to Conflicting Schedules, there will be no SBLocal.com Booth this year. You can always check us out right here at SBLocal.com! If this situation changes before fiesta, we'll post a note here under the "Viva La Fiestas" Heading.
The top left photo is of the Booth, then there's the Webmasters Cousin and her Daughter....A crowd walking past, Part of the Display Table then the Banner hanging over the Space.
Fiesta Season is just around the corner (again) - and Santa Barbara will be gearing up for one of the areas Biggest Weekend Party! If you've never been to our big celebration, well, there's lots in store for you to see.
There's Dancing, and Food, and Carnival & Food, and Horses and Food, and Parades & Food and more Food. There's Rodeo, Presentations, Breakfasts (that's Food again!).
More Information to come here at SBLocal.com Soon!
Change is good
