For Olga Herrera Pinal, Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta weekend is more than just an event. “When I was a little girl, everyone came to Santa Barbara to celebrate the Fiesta,” she said. The parade is one of the largest equestrian events in the country, with horses from Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County and more. Thousands gather along Santa Barbara’s Cabrillo Boulevard on Friday for the annual Historical Parade, featuring entries that celebrate the city’s Spanish and Mexican roots. Santa Barbara firefighters throw confetti into the crowd during the Historical Parade.