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Noah Goes to Fiesta

By Dr. Paul Aijian

Aug 05, 2026
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The Year the Aijian Family’s “Noah” Float Ruled La Fiesta

Fiesta rolls into Santa Barbara every first Wednesday in August, and the whole place forgets how to act normal. The streets explode with music, tacos, dancing ladies in fancy dresses, and folks showing off their fiesta outfits. The Children’s Parade is the real circus. Parents go all out, turning …

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