March 19 every year.
When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano was created in 1940.
No he didnt sing it but Pat Boone made it famous
The title is "When the swallows come back to Capistrano." It was the biggest hit song of 1939. Glenn Miller may have recorded it first, but the Ink Spots made a big hit with it. San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California is one of the 21 Franciscan missions built in California 200 years ago. Legend has it that the swallows always come back from South America on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph.
Return of the swallows. (San Juan Capistrano)
swallows
Because they were hatched there.
Swallows.
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On Saint Josephs day.
The Swallows of Capistrano refer to the annual migration of cliff swallows to San Juan Capistrano, California, where they return each March. This phenomenon is celebrated on March 19th, St. Joseph's Day, marking the birds' arrival and the beginning of spring. The swallows are known for nesting under the eaves of the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. Their migration is a significant cultural event, attracting tourists and inspiring local traditions, including festivals and community celebrations.
Swallows fly to Capistrano between March and October during their annual migration. They usually arrive in late March and depart by early October.
They migrate from Argentina taking flight for 30 days and over 7,700 miles to San Juan Capistrano with an arrival date of march 19th. They fly in like clock work n' build their nest of mid. I believe their departure date is October 23rd back the other direction.