A child cracks a confetti egg over someone's head during the festivities prior to the start of La Fiesta Pequeña on Wednesday. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo Dancers dazzled on the steps of ...

A number of Fiesta posters over the years featured the same two dancers — wearing different colors. Credit: David Bolton photo [Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days ...

Every year, El Presidente of Old Spanish Days Fiesta serves as an ambassador for goodwill to residents and visitors alike. Setting the tone for this year’s 100th anniversary celebration is Brian ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Old Spanish Days (OSD) festival announced a theme for its 100th anniversary event at a press conference Wednesday morning. Many gathered in front of Lobero Theatre to ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – La Fiesta Pequeña, or “Little Fiesta,” brought generations together Wednesday night at the steps of the Old Mission. Thousands of people gathered with blankets and lawn chairs ...

Since 1924, the Old Spanish Days celebration commonly known as Fiesta has paid homage to Santa Barbara’s Hispanic heritage, celebrated with equine parades, ornate costumes and traditional music and ...

Old Spanish Days hosted their annual Fiesta Ranchera event on June 19 at the Stow House gardens in Goleta for Pre-Fiesta celebration. Fiesta Ranchera originally started with 1997 Old Spanish Days ...