Fiesta Assoc - San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association (original) (raw)
The Swallows Day Parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and draws interest worldwide.
Watch our first Melodrama in the Park!
“The Melodramatist”
Brilliantly Written and Directed by
Gary McCarver!!
Welcome to the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association
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
Meet your 2024-2025 San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association Board of Directors
Jim Taylor President Sponsorship Chair
Michelle Erca1st VP - Mercado Chair
Dave Euzarraga2nd VP - Sheriff
Lisa McKissackSecretary
Jane WestmillerMenbership Chair - Mixer
Jonathan JenkinsWebsite - Publicity - Pet Parade Chair
Daniele SmithSponsorship Co-Chair
Karen StineParade Chair
Dan ClarkAsst. Parade Chair
Patricia SchreiberTaste of San Juan Chair
Bree GalleryEl Presidente Ball Chair
Beth CarneyMerchandise Chair
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.
A message from our San Juan Capistrano
Fiesta Association President
Fiesta Association President: Jim Taylor
Hello. I’m San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association President Jim Taylor. Being the leader of our historic association for the past six years has certainly had its challenges. We survived Covid and an Equine Virus over the past few years. We are strengthened by the support of our totally awesome city council and numerous local corporate sponsors who did not request a refund when the parade was cancelled. Our organization is so grateful to our community for supporting us. I am convinced this is because, through challenging times, the Swallows Day Parade has always brought us together in one large celebration of the incredible history of our beautiful city. We simply ask that you continue your support as we prepare for the
65th annual Swallows Day Parade and events in 2025.
Our Theme this year is – SADDLE UP SAN JUAN !
A Big Thank You to our
San Juan Capistrano
Fiesta Association 2024 Sponsors
Thank you Kevin Middletown, 1st VP Regional Manager of Farmers and Merchants Bank their generous 20,000 donation to the
SJC Fiesta Association. They are the
2024 Fiesta de Las Golondrinas sponsor!
The SJC Fiesta Association receives our “Blessing” from our very supportive SJC City Council
for the 2024 Swallows Day Parade and Events.
On Tuesday, March 19th, St Josephs Day, the SJC City Council officially recognized the Fiesta Association and the Fiesta De Las Golondrinas for the 2024 season. For the first time, members of the Round About Players, led by Gary McCarver, made sure that Mayor Farias acted in an honorable fashion as he officially approved of the Swallows Day Parade season with all of the events. Mayor Farias was also given an official 2024 Fiesta Association belt buckle for making the right decision:) Thank you SJC City Council for your support! Photos courtesy of Rick Valasek.
Attend our yearly Fiesta Association Events coming in 2024
Join the Fiesta Association Online!
2024-2025 SJC Fiesta Association Calendar of Events
Enjoy watching former Swallows Day Parades
The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is entirely funded by public and private donations.
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Contact
- San Juan Capistrano, USA
- info@swallowsdayparade.org
- (949) 615-1920
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