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The First Fiesta in Montecito Event is a Big Hit
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The Santa Barbara Independent
On July 30, the first ever Fiesta in Montecito event brought out hundreds of people from Montecito and beyond for a festive, public, al fresco celebration, featuring fabulous dance performances, an entertaining and informative Fiesta fashion show, poetry readings from this year’s Fiesta Poetry contest, mariachi music, and more.
Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria all have public events, Bolton explained, and now Montecito joins in with what is hoped to be an annual, public event.
Spirit of Fiesta Jenna Ramirez and Junior Spirit Penelope Hernandez dazzled the crowd with separate dance performances.
The Spirit and Junior Spirit Runners Up — Emilio Gonzales and Kaili Kauka — wowed the crowd in individual performances as well.
El Presidente Colin Hayward shared with guests his chosen theme of Fiesta Forever and encouraged everyone to enjoy other Fiesta events, including the Mercados, Fiesta Pequeña, and the Historical Parade.