A view of last night’s opening festivities at the Old Mission. A description of the event by the Independent:

“For 84 years ‘the Little Fiesta’ has served as the official opening of Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Day’s Fiesta at Santa Barbara’s famed Old Mission. This year marks the 225th anniversary of the founding of the Mission and to honor this special date, not only will the show feature colorful dance performances, singing, and musical acts, but Pequeña program participants are bringing back dance numbers that have been performed since the beginning of this opening event. ”