Parade Media
Event photos from the Membership Mixer, Taste of San Juan, Pet Parade and Expo, El Presidente Ball, Fiesta Grande, Hoos’ Gow Day, Frog Jumping, Swallows Day Parade, Mercado Street Faire and Farewell to the Swallows
SJC Fiesta Association Media
Introducing the Swallows Day Parade 2027 Grand Marshals
In 2027 the Stroscher family will be celebrating 140 Years
as Residents of San Juan Capistrano
Meet Andrew, Kris and Alex Stroscher
Watch this video featuring
Andrew Stroscher to learn about the entire
history of the Stroscher family
William and Frederica Stroschein
Born in 1856, Wilhelm Stroscher became William Stroschein when he immigrated to the United States from Prussia. After arriving in the German settlement of Anaheim, he met and married his wife, Frederica. In 1887, the couple moved to San Juan Capistrano with their newborn daughter. They purchased the orchard across the street from the Mission ruins and lived in the Miguel Parra Adobe until their house was completed on the northeast corner of El Camino Real and Old Mission Road.
William expanded his orchard over time and grew walnuts. He was also a director of the Capistrano Water Company and spearheaded the conversion of the town’s irrigation system from dirt ditches to cement-lined channels. William and Frederica had 10 children.
William died in 1915, but Frederica outlived him by another 40 years. She greatly expanded the Stroschein Orchard and switched to growing oranges. She was also a founder of the first Protestant church in San Juan Capistrano.
Their son Carl was the last constable of San Juan Township. He built the “Little Yellow House” at the corner of El Camino Real and Father O’Sullivan Way so he could live close to his mother and keep an eye on her. William and Frederica’s youngest son, Herbert, became a dentist and took over the family orchard after Frederica died in 1955.
The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association would like to thank all of our 2026 Generous PARADE SPONSORS. Without you, there would not be a parade. THANK YOU!!
Watch The 2026 Swallows Day Parade!
Read the 2026 Parade Program!
Meet your 2027 Fiesta Association Photo and Video Specialists:
Jonathan Jenkins, RickValasek and Larry Cunningha7
Jonathan Jenkins
Website - Publicity - Pet Parade Chair
Hello everyone! I am Jonathan Jenkins, Publicity Chair and Webmaster or the Fiesta Association. On this page you can see pictures and videos from past Swallows Day Parades and also pictures from our many events that we produce leading up to the Swallows Day Parade. We hope you enjoy this visual journey of the Swallows Day Parade and all the related events.
My Video, Audio and Music production company
Performance Production Services was founded in January of 2007.
Rick Valasek
PicRick.com
Larry Cunningham
Night Photographer
Drone Pilot
This video tells the story of the Fiesta Association which is responsible for the planning and creation of the events leading up to, and hosting the Swallow’s Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The video was shot, edited and produced by Rick Valasek and Larry Cunningham.
Watch the 2024 Membership Mixer
@ Bad To The Bone BBQ 1/5/24
2024 SJC Fiesta Association Post Swallows Day Parade Volunteer Breakfast
Every year on Sunday morning the day after parade, the Fiesta Association hosts the Volunteers breakfast at the San Juan Hills Golf Club. This excerpt video from the event also showcases one of our strongest supporters, SJC City Councilman Howard Hart. Thank you! Join us for the 2025 Swallows Day Parade and Events.
Share Your Fiesta Event Photos and Videos
Swallows Parade History in Pictures
Enjoy watching former Swallows Day Parades
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Membership Mixer
Pet Parade and Rescue Expo
Presidente Ball
Fiesta Grande
Hoos’ Gow Day
Frog Jumping
Swallows Day Parade 2023
Mercado Street Faire
VIP Pavilion
Farewell To The Swallows Barbeque
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