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The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is a group of about 250 - 300 local volunteers. Our main purpose is to raise enough money throughout the year to present the Swallows' Day Parade to the people of San Juan Capistrano and surrounding communities. The fame of this event has reached all parts of the world. The 2012 Swallows Day Parade will be our 54th annual presentation. The Swallows Day Parade is part of the Fiesta de las Golondrinas (Festival of the Swallows). This year's theme is 'How the West was Fun!'

The Fiesta Association has a board of directors which comprises 11-15 members. The balance of the membership comprises the "general members". This makes the Fiesta Association not only the largest volunteer organization in the city, but because of the make of the members, the most fun. Many strong friendships have occurred within the group because of their association with the Fiesta. We see ourselves, and take great pride in considering ourselves, as a family. We have a large job to do and it is the strength of this "Family" that gets it done. And, we can always take in more members. "The more the merrier." Come join us!

We are easily recognizable, especially during Fiesta Events. Our "deputies" wear the distinctive black and white western-style outfits with the one-of a kind deputy badge. Many of us wear very large western-style guns on one, or sometimes both, hips. And of course, the traditional black hat, vest and boots. You must be a member to be a Fiesta deputy, but you can be a member without having to be a deputy.

We welcome you to the 2012 Fiesta de las Golondrinas and all of its happenings.

Who are these Fiesta Association People?

Many days we are overwhelmed with the responsibilities of life and wonder how we can have a brief respite without having to jump on the next train out of town to escape.

Well, if you have ever lived in or been a visitor to San Juan, especially during the month of March, you most likely have seen a group of people who have discovered how to escape the mundaneness of everyday life. Dressed in western attire from the 1860's to present, in the signature colors of black and white, this group known as the Fiesta Association, exists solely to preserve the celebration of the return of the swallow's to San Juan Capistrano.

The Fiesta brings many events to the community such as the the Kids Pet Parade, the El Presidente Ball (a great night to drop inhibitions and dress up in terrific outfits), the rip-roaring Hoosegow Day where the Fiesta has license to throw you in their hoosegow if you are not dressed western, sporting facial hair, or if you look cross-eyed at them. All these events are held to help raise funds to pay for the biggest event in San Juan - the Swallows' Day Parade. Many people mistakenly believe the parade is funded and put on by the city. Nope, it is those folks in the black and white dress of the Fiesta Association.

They are people who saw Fiesta members having such a good time bringing all the aforementioned events to the community, or those that love to preserve the history of the swallow's return (which is older than the city itself) or people who want to belong to an organization that is famous worldwide for presenting the largest non-motorized parade in the U.S.A.. To be a member, you do not have to live in San Juan - some of our members come from as far away as Germany, nor do you have to like country western music or dance. Seriously, the Fiesta welcomes all who want to be a part of history, of community, and who want to be part of a 'family' that works hard at having fun. The Fiesta Association and all of its events are open to everyone. Please join the Fiesta Association in preserving the Swallows' Day Parade by joining or by giving us your support by attending the events the Fiesta sponsors.

Instead of Jumping on the next train out of town to escape, join the Fiesta Association and  chelp crfeate the "Spirit of San Juan" for the Fiesta de las Golondrinas.

To learn more about the Fiesta Association call (949) 493-1976

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