[Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.] Strolling musicians often entertain the public during Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The above group was ...

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, ...