Each year, the start of August ushers in Old Spanish Days—better known simply as "Fiesta!” For five days all of Santa Barbara bursts with vibrant colors, dancing, food and music. It was Fitzgerald style splendor to spend evenings sitting on the deck spying white sails coming home to harbor, mariachi music floating up the hillside and the sky boasting fuchsia and lavender hues, joining in the celebration of this special city.
What fun to attend the annual Children's Fiesta Parade with our own little ninos in tow (accompanied by the fab Eacker Crew). Clara decided to be cranky for the start of the parade, but by the end was cheering along with the rest of us, covered in “cascarones” sprinkles (decorated egg shells filled with bright confetti that you crack over heads) and a smile replacing her “stinky face.” Ben was enchanted by the music, kids, dancing and buzz of activity. His denim blue eyes grew so wide with wonder that in a matter of minutes there were several folks standing near us that “adopted” him- showering him with cascarones and attention, captivated by his delight.
We loved joining in the celebration of Santa Barbara— it’s incredible history, people, culture and spirit. And to have the opportunity to call such a place home…that feels like a swirl of magical sprinkles falling all around us.
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