St. Joseph's Day & Return of the Swallows

Join Mission San Juan Capistrano for St. Joseph’s Day and the Return of the Swallows Celebration.  This world-renowned tradition celebrates the annual return of the famous swallows to Capistrano.  This historic celebration full of tradition, community, and festivity, is celebrated annually on March 19, marking the return of our famous swallows to Capistrano and the coming of spring – a time of renewal and rebirth.  Typical highlights of the day include:

• Ringing of the historic bells
• Live Mariachi music
• Community presentations
• Native American Storytelling
• Flamenco dance performance
• History of St. Joseph’s Day and Swallows Legend
• St. Joseph’s Table Hosted by Vicky Carabini, MPF Board Member
• Lecture: The Day that Al Capone, Gangster of the 1920s, Came to Visit the Mission
• Serra Chapel Tour with Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams
• Coloring Pages
• Complimentary Tours
• Craft Station for Kids and more

Advance ticket purchase highly recommended.

At Mission San Juan Capistrano learn about Orange County’s first people, the Acjachemen Native Americans. Become educated in the contributions of the indigenous people that contributed to California’s history.  The Mission is committed to the preservation of their culture, past and present, remains a priority.