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San Juan Capistrano

Swallows Day Parade


Celebrate the return of the swallows at the 61st Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Faire.

General Overview


The 61st Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019. 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.

The Parade takes place throughout downtown San Juan Capistrano. The Swallows Day Parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parade. It is a spectacular event that you will want to attend. It is organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association.

Take the convenient Shuttle Bus or arrive early as most street closures are in effect by 10AM. This is a fun family event celebrating the annual return of the swallows. Parade starts at 11AM.

 

How to Purchase Tickets


Metrolink train tickets can be purchased via the Metrolink App. Tickets purchased will allow for a free transfer to Metro Rail by scanning the mobile ticket at the gates. 

Use Metrolink's $10 Weekend Day Pass on either Saturday or Sunday for unlimited rides systemwide!

  

Directions & Schedules


The San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station rests in the heart of the historic district and is an easy walk to the Mission and Los Rios District.

Train Arrivals:

  • Orange County Line train 661 from Oceanside: 8:50 a.m.
  • Orange County Line train 660 from Los Angeles: 10:01 a.m.
  • Inland Empire-Orange County Line train 857 from San Bernardino – Downtown: 9:03 a.m.

Details

Location

Mission San Juan Capistrano

26801 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

When

March 23, 2019

Price of Entry

Free

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