Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta named for 2026

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After a fierce competition, the Old Spanish Days Fiesta officially has its Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta winners for the 2026 edition.

Jenna Ramirez from Santa Barbara City College and Penelope Hernandez from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel both earned the Spirit and Junior Spirit honors, respectively, on Saturday.

Hernandez danced Bulerias "Le Pido Al Tiempo Que Vuelva," and Ramirez danced Guarijas "Fronteras del Tiempo" to earn their places.

Both will join El Presidente Colin Hayward as ambassadors for the Old Spanish Days through this year's Fiesta from Aug. 5 through Aug. 9.

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