Larry Navarro and his son, Michael, help build a float before the Old Spanish Days Historical Parade. The parade will be held on Friday along Cabrillo Boulevard. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo ...

Now in its 100th year, Santa Barbara’s annual summertime “Old Spanish Days” celebration has become known as a week full of flamenco dancing, Mexican food, folklórico music, and, of course, ...

Lucia Kocher, a first-time spectator at the Historical Parade on Friday, receives a flower from a Santa Barbara County firefighter. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Thousands of people lined ...

When Michael Jackson released “Thriller” four decades ago, the epic album shot to No. 1 all around the world, but not in Israel — where an album paying homage to popular, romantic Spanish songs of the ...

With a goal of overseeing all aspects Santa Barbara’s beloved community Fiesta, this year’s Old Spanish Days Leadership Team includes a cross section of community volunteers. From administration to ...