Jonathan Volzke has written a nice article in the Capistrano Dispatch discussing recent changes to the Swallows Day Parade, and analogizing them to the changes coming to San Juan Capistrano generally. From the article:
We’re all gathering Saturday for the 55th Swallows Day Parade, an event literally older than the city of San Juan Capistrano. There are some changes to the parade and related activities this year—again.
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The changes in that 55-year tradition—second only to the true welcoming of the swallows at the Mission—can be a good metaphor for the changes we see in town, too. Sometimes we get stirred up and frightened by any suggestion of change in San Juan Capistrano.
We should always remain vigilant to ensure our traditions are kept, our values are upheld, but—like a horse marching down Camino Capistrano—we need to learn not to be spooked so easily. Like the parade, change—evolution—can be good for Capistrano[.]
Read the whole article here. Well said, Jonathan!
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