Fiesta to Pave Way for Swallows’ Landing
The swallows may be weeks away from their famed annual return to Mission San Juan Capistrano, but it’s not too early to begin celebrating.
On Feb. 18, the Fiesta de las Golondrinas and Taste of San Juan will kick off a monthlong celebration, concluding March 19 with the legendary Swallows Day festival.
The Swallows Day celebration, held on St. Joseph’s Day, is a tradition that started in the 1700s with Father Junipero Serra, who clanged the mission bells to welcome the tiny birds.
The Feb. 18 events, sponsored by the city, the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Assn. and the Chamber of Commerce and its Restaurant Assn., will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the El Adobe restaurant, 31891 Camino Capistrano. A $10 donation is requested.
For more information: (714) 493-4700.
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