Hoosegow Day
Friday, March 19, 2010
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Streets of Downtown San Juan
Capistrano
Hoosegow Day is a San Juan tradition!
Bringing a taste of the Wild, Wild West back to San Juan Capistrano. The
'Sheriff' and the 'Deputies' of the Fiesta Association are dressed in their
traditional black and white western garb while they roam the town in search of
city slickers. If you're not wearing western wear, watch out! You might just be
roped into the fun! The Deputies will 'arrest' anyone not dressed in western
attire (and some who are, but just look like they need time in the Hoosegow), or
any man who is clean-shaven.
However, the rules often change to
suit the sheriff and his over-zealous deputies, who are out to fill the jail.
There's plenty of wild western whooping and hollering' going on as our
gunslingers fill the streets, shooting in celebration. (Don't worry, our
'gunslingers' are all friendly, OC Sheriff approved, and only shooting blanks).
The penalty for noncompliance is being thrown into the Hoosegow. Jail sentences
are short for those who can make 'bail' by purchasing a Fiesta Association
souvenir. 'Bail' money is used to help defray the costs of the parade. For more
information call (949) 493-1976.
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