This event is in the past.It took place on August 7, 2026 at De La Guerra Plaza.

El Desfile Histórico 1
El Desfile Histórico 2

El Desfile Histórico

August 7 at 12pm

At De La Guerra Plaza

Lower State, Santa Barbara

🪑Blankets and chairs allowed starting at sunrise
🚫No stakes allowed in the grass
🚲Use bicycle parking on Cabrillo Boulevard

El Desfile Histórico is one of the largest equestrian parades in the country, featuring a procession along Cabrillo Boulevard as part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

Fiesta celebration
Historical parade
Equestrian showcase
Family-friendly

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