[Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.] Strolling musicians often entertain the public during Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The above group was ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— From the food to the show stopping performances Fiesta is a celebration that tantalizes all 5 senses. Fashion and music are at the forefront of the Old Spanish Days celebration.

Larry Navarro and his son, Michael, help build a float before the Old Spanish Days Historical Parade. The parade will be held on Friday along Cabrillo Boulevard. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo ...

Having attended many a Fiesta with my grandparents, parents, and my own children, I have come to think about Fiesta as more of a state of mind. A vibe that brings up the mariachi sound, the faint ...

Now in its 100th year, Santa Barbara’s annual summertime “Old Spanish Days” celebration has become known as a week full of flamenco dancing, Mexican food, folklórico music, and, of course, ...

The first day of the Old Spanish Days Fiesta was Wednesday — the latest iteration of a community event that has been celebrated for nearly 100 years. The five-day event runs Aug. 2 through Aug. 6. "It ...

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, ...

SANTA BARBARA. Calif. - La Misa Del Presidente is a vital component to Old Spanish Days, bringing with it the religious aspect of this traditional event. Even before the Fiesta Mass began, those ...