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La Recepciòn del Presidente 2025
Los Presidentes, present and past, gather for their annual picture during Sunday’s La Recepción del Presidente held in Hope Ranch. This annual party traditionally kicks off Fiesta week. The evening included several local dance studios, a welcome from El Presidente 2025 Fritz Olenberger, and…
Old Spanish Days Unveils 2025 Fiesta Festival Poster and Pin
Both Celebrate the Spirit of Santa Barbara’s Beloved Tradition The 2025 edition of Santa Barbara’s Fiesta poster and pin were unveiled at the Old Spanish Days La Primavera celebration at The Carriage and Western Art Museum. The poster celebrates the…
2025 Old Spanish Days Fiesta Parade Grand Marshals Announced
Sisters Henrietta Fore and Marta Babson Will Be Featured During El Desfile Histórico The Old Spanish Days Friday historic parade along Cabrillo Boulevard will include a pair of Grand Marshals that have deep roots in our community. The 1965 Spirit…
Old Spanish Days Fiesta Rodeo Will Not Occur At Earl Warren Showgrounds In 2025
OSD Board Votes Unanimously to Separate from Earl Warren Showgrounds Since the very first Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 1924, the Fiesta Rodeo known as “Competencia de los Vaqueros” has been a treasured cornerstone of our Fiesta celebration—honoring the enduring…
2025 Spirit Of Fiesta And Junior Spirit Selected Before a Sold-Out Crowd
Following an exciting afternoon inside the historic Lobero Theatre, Natalia Treviño was selected as the 2025 Spirit of Fiesta and Victoria Plascencia was chosen the 2025 Junior Spirit. 2025 Fiesta El Presidente Fritz Olenberger made the historic announcements to an enthusiastic and boisterous sold-out audience. In addition…
Old Spanish Days Fiesta Unveils 2025 Theme: Capture The Spirit
With the historic Lobero Theatre as a backdrop, 2025 Fiesta El Presidente Fritz Olenberger announced this year’s Old Spanish Days theme “Capture the Spirit”. “As the Fiesta photographer for many years, my passion is in the dancing,” El Presidente Olenberger…
Old Spanish Days Announces Passing of 1976 El Presidente Rudy Castillo
Castillo was Named 2024 Parade Grand Marshall It is with heavy hearts that Old Spanish Days announces the passing of 1976 Fiesta El Presidente Rudy Castillo. While serving as the organization's presiding officer in 1976, Mr. Castillo began the tradition…
2024 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshals Selected
Rudy Castillo and Catherine Remak Will Ride in Friday’s El Desfile Histórico The 2024 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshals were announced during a gathering at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum. Long-time local radio personality Catherine Remak and 1976…