History
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is open to anyone interested in being part of a dedicated group of people who are still making history in San Juan Capistrano.
Our 2024 Swallows Day Parade was full of surprises! At the beginning of the parade the rain began to fall and after it was over the sun shined. The last time the parade was rained on was 1994. But this did not deter the mission of the SJC Fiesta Association to be the positive force that kept pushing forward to present a wonderful parade for our wonderful community. Our awesome parade entries also pushed forward to give the soaked crowd a truly entertaining show. Our president Jim Taylor is known for walking out on the street during the parade and interviewing participants. Our parade photographer, Rick Valasek, captured this amazing photo of Jim interviewing a young girl in the rain. Sometimes beauty shines from challenging circumstances. It truly did in this beautiful moment. The Fiesta Association also wants to thank those who came and stayed to support the parade and cheer on us and our talented entries. We truly thank all of you!
SADDLE UP SAN JUAN
History of the “Fiesta de las Golondrinas”
and draws interest worldwide.
Photos Courtesy SJC Historical Society
Since 1987, a number of other civic organizations have joined with the Fiesta Association to form a month long celebration known as the ‘Fiesta de las Golondrinas.’ The many events pay tribute to San Juan Capistrano’s unique Spanish and western heritage. Due in part to the enormous city growth since its incorporation in 1961, the Fiesta Association has played a leading role in helping many of our newer residents assimilate into our western style community. In 1995, the City of San Juan Capistrano appointed the Fiesta Association as the lead coordinating organization with approval rights for all Fiesta de las Golondrinas events. It is the Fiesta Association’s hope that newer residents will come to appreciate San Juan Capistrano’s long and interesting history as Orange County’s oldest community by attending and participating in the various Fiesta events.
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association, with its ever-growing membership, is open to anyone interested in being part of a dedicated group of people who are still making history in San Juan Capistrano.
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