Swallows Day Parade
Sign Up Online, download the Parade Rules, download the Parade Categories and find out how and where to rent a Parade Wagon
Our 2024 Swallows Day Parade Program!
The 65th Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair will be held on Saturday, March 22rd, 2025. The Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebrates the return of the swallows to the San Juan Capistrano Mission on St. Joseph’s Day, which is March, 19th. The Parade and Mercado Street Faire offer a full day of family fun, celebrating the Old West and the return of the swallows from their winter home in Argentina. Arrive early, as street closures are in effect by 10 A.M.
The parade begins promptly at 11 A.M.
Karen Stine
Parade Chair
Hello there. I am Karen Stine, Parade Chair for the 2025 San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association Swallows Day Parade. On this page you find out all the information about becoming an entry in the parade. You can Sign Up Online, download the Parade Rules, download the Parade Categories and find out how and where to rent a Parade Wagon. If you have any questions, you can email me direct by clicking the envelope. Thank you for joining us in the 2025 Swallows Day Parade.
Dan Clark
Assistant Parade Chair
Hello everyone. I am Dan Clark, assistant Parade Chair. Take the convenient Shuttle Bus or arrive early as most street closures are in effect by 10AM. This is a fun family event celebrating the annual return of the swallows. Parade starts at 11AM. Come by car or even train. Mark your calendar to start making the Swallows Day Parade an annual tradition for you and your entire family. You will be so glad that you did! It is a spectacular event that you will want to attend. It is organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association.
Swallows Day Parade Insurance Information
Arrangements for Horses, Wagons, Carriages, and Stage Coaches are the sole responsibility of each parade participant. You must provide your own insurance coverage. If renting from a carriage or wagon business, check with them to see if they provide insurance coverage. Check with your Homeowner Insurance Company for one-day parade coverage.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All equestrian units must have insurance and your Proof of Insurance must be received no later than the Parade entry deadline to be in the parade. It is your responsibility to provide the Fiesta Association with a certificate of your insurance policy with $1,000,000.00 coverage naming the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association as “additionally insured” for Parade Day.
Two Options To Send Us Your Info
Note: If your application was submitted via the web site there is no need to send another application.
Only send proof of insurance,your entry fee, and the liability form.
Sign Up for the 2025 Swallows Day Parade
March 22nd 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00PM
Parade Entry Online
Rules and Fees
Rules and Fees
Liabilty Waiver
Each participant in the parade is required to complete the liability form and return it to your Group Lead Person.
Note: If multiple persons in one household are participating in the same group entry, you may print all names on one form and ensure all adults in the household that are participating must sign the form.
A physical copy of each form must be turned in on parade morning (all forms together) by the Group Lead Person at your check-in station before your Parade Number will be issued.
Parade Route
Parade Maps per Category
Band Map
Equestrian Map
Horse Drawn Float Map
Walking Units Map
Parade Instructions per Category
Band Memo
Equestrian Memo
Walking Units Memo
Animal Waste Memo
Horse Drawn Float Memo
No Throwing Memo
Swallows Parade Wagon/Carriage Vendor List Information
Cindy Cinderella Carriages
951-529-5269
Doubletree Carriages
951-640-1972
Doubletree Carriages
951-640-1972
G & F Carriages
909-820-4600
Poneyland San Diego
951-529-5269
Savannah Rose Carriages
909-238-8411
Temecula Carriage Co.
858-205-9161
Tucker Wagons & Carriages
951-201-0542
Wilcox Busy Buggy Carriage Company
951-545-4765
Join the Fiesta Association Online!
Swallows Day Parade Judges
2025 SJC Fiesta Association Calendar of Events
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