San Juan Capistrano Swallows Parade and Mercado Street Fair Guide Saturday March 21 2026.
The 66th Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair is Saturday March 21 2028.
Mercado Street Fair is at 9:00am-5:00pm.
Parade at 11:00am in Downtown San Juan Capistrano
The Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebrates the return of the swallows to the San Juan Capistrano Mission on St. Joseph’s Day, which is March 19th.
This is a fun family event celebrating the annual return of the swallows.
Theme is “Lassos and Lace”
One of the Nation’s Largest Non-Motorized Parade
Equestrians
Dancers
Bands
Floats
Mercado Street Fair Highlights
Country Western Festival
Live Country Music
Parade Awards
Family Friendly Events
Food
Beer and Wine
Dancing
Playing
Shopping
The Mercado Street Faire is at Historic Town Center in downtown San Juan Capistrano at 9:00am-5:00pm.
Historic Town Center is located at 31872 El Camino Real (on El Camino Real, just off Ortega Hwy)
Swallows Day Shuttle and Parking
ADA Parking Lot
31501 Avenida Los Cerritos in San Juan Capistrano
Downtown San Juan Capistrano Street Closures
Take Metrolink to San Juan Capistrano
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information
