The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is an all-volunteer organization that manages and produces the annual Swallows' Day Parade and other Fiesta de las Golondrinas events throughout the year. A nonprofit, nonpolitical organization, the Fiesta Association is led by a board of directors and is entirely self-funded through sponsorships, donations and various fundraising activities.

The 55th presentation of the Swallows' Day Parade and Mercado will be on Saturday, March 23, 2013. The Swallows' Day Parade is part of the larger Fiesta de las Golondrinas or Festival of the Swallows. The Fiesta de las Golondrinas is tied to the legendary return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day, March 19th. The fame of this event and the yearly return of the Swallows have reached all parts of the world.

During this three-month Fiesta de las Golondrinas, the Fiesta Association is responsible for various fund raising and community activities. Some of these activities and events include: the New Membership Mixer, the Taste of San Juan, the Kid's Pet Parade, the El Presidente Ball, the Fiesta Grande which includes the Hairiest Man & Soiled Dove Contests, and the infamous Hoosegow Day round-up. All culminating with the Swallows' Day Parade and Mercado.

We invite you to join us and get involved with the fun loving volunteer members of the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. We also hope you will enjoy many if not all of our community activities.