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, ...

A dancer performs in the Courthouse Sunken Gardens during Las Noches de Ronda, or “Nights of Gaiety,” in 2023. This year’s Las Noches de Ronda runs from 8-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Credit: ...

Every year, Santa Barbara celebrates its founding by Spanish settlers with Old Spanish Days, a five-day celebration with music, dancing, history, community events and more. Started in 1924, this ...