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The 2024 Swallows Day Parade was “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

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.

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.

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.

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

You can mail Proof of Insurance to:
Swallows Day Parade
P.O. Box 532
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693

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.

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The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is entirely funded by public and private donations.
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