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As the 66th Swallows Day Parade approaches you can plan ahead on travel arrangements.

The 66th Annual Swallows Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  As in previous years, several major streets in downtown San Juan Capistrano will be closed to vehicle traffic before and after the parade to accommodate the event and large crowds.  To support residents and visitors, the City will provide special event trolley service on parade day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trolleys will run to and from Los Rios Park for those west of Alipaz Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and service will expand east of Alipaz Street to Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano, ending at La Zanja Street, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trolley service will operate east of the 5 freeway with service on the Ortega Line from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The trolley routes are shown on the attached map.  Plan ahead for road closures and enjoy the festivities! 

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In 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary, and Mission San Juan Capistrano, the birthplace of Orange County, will also mark its 250th year.

This historic milestone offers an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate not only our nation’s founding, but also the rich cultural heritage, resilient spirit, and diverse community that define the City of San Juan Capistrano. The community is invited to join in the celebration by visiting the SJC 250 website, where information on all commemorative events and activities will be available. You can also find event details on the City’s website homepage as this once in a generation anniversary approaches.