PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The past three years have been quite the test for our Fiesta Association members and all of our volunteers. In 2020, less than two weeks before the parade, well, we all know what happened. In 2021, we were still not ready to open up again. Finally, in 2022, things were regaining a semblance of normalcy, the parade was back on, our volunteers were re-energized and . . . boom! Nine days before the parade, there was a statewide quarantine on all horses due to a really nasty equine virus. In spite of the challenges, our members rallied and, together with a supportive community and generous sponsors, we were able to make the 2022 Swallows Day Parade a reality.

For the 63rd annual Swallows Day Parade, we truly are celebrating a return to where we once were. And, again, I thank our members and volunteers, our generous sponsors, our city, and our community.

So, barring locusts, frogs falling from heaven or San Juan Creek turning red, we are going to have a parade!

And I did just knock on wood.

Jim Taylor PRESIDENT

San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association