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 The annual Swallows Day Parade began as a local school carnival and eventually transformed into a huge parade. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (Catholic Online) - Fiesta de las Golondrinas, or Swallows Festival, began as a local school carnival which transformed into a huge parade, with other events added over the years. Other events include Hoos'gow Day, Fiesta Grande, and the El Presidente Ball. The festival is marked as the largest non-motorized parade in the country. This year's parade will be presenting 11 marching bands, 200 entries, 400 horses, and about 40,000 spectators. So come join the fun on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m, rain or shine. Shuttle service will be provided from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. for those who park at lots off Rancho Viejo Road or at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center. Adults ride for $2; children 12 and younger ride free. © 2012, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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