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
The 2024 Swallows Day Parade is “Rain Or Shine”
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
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association
President Jim Taylor interviews a young
parade lover in the rain
Click Below to see our 2024 Swallows Day Parade Program!
The 64th Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. 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.
Hello there. I am Karen Stine, Parade Coordinator for the 2024 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 2024 Swallows Day Parade.
Hello everyone. I am Dan Clark, assistant Parade Coordinator. 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 and be sure to 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
Only send proof of insurance, your entry fee, and the liability form.
Sign Up for the 2024 Swallows Day Parade
Parade Entry Online
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
Vendor
Phone
Website
Cindy Cinderella Carriages
951-529-5269
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
2024-2025 Post Parade SJC Fiesta Association Calendar of Events
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