There was confetti, there was excitement, and there were kids gathered In front of the historic Downtown Club located on East Cañon Perdido Street between Santa Barbara Junior and High Schools, along with Downtown Club officials and this year’s El Presidente Fritz Olenberger, David Bolton and executive director Mark Alvarado to celebrate the announcement of plans for a special four-day carnival celebration to be held in tandem with the 2025 Old Spanish Days Fiesta.
For the first time, a Fiesta carnival is coming to downtown Santa Barbara during Fiesta. The Downtown Club, established originally in 1938 as the first Boys Club in the area, announced it is presenting a Carnival for the Kids, Una Feria de los Niños during Fiesta week, Thursday to Sunday. The event will feature a variety of carnival rides including a Ferris wheel and zipper, plus booths and games that make up a traditional carnival.
“This is a great day for our community, kids throughout downtown and the east side neighborhoods will be able to walk to and enjoy a full carnival during Fiesta,” said Mark Alvarado, the executive director of The Downtown Club.” “We will have rides, games, carnival food and a fun experience for the kids and families. We are looking forward to being a part of Santa Barbara’s beloved Fiesta.”…