Fiesta in San Antonio

Fiesta: A San Antonio, TX Tradition

 

Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas, is a spring festival held annually since 1891. It all began with a celebration to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto, with a parade called, “Battle of Flowers.” The first parade had horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers.

Fiesta in San Antonio

Fiesta in San Antonio

A Fiesta Float floating down the River Walk in downtown San Antonio

A Fiesta Float floating down the River Walk in downtown San Antonio

To this day, around April, 21st, the Battle of Flowers parade takes place, and it is the largest parade in all of the Fiesta celebrations; schools have the day off and it is truly a San Antonio tradition. Battle of Flowers kicks off the ten day long festivities through out the city.

Traditional Fiesta attire consists of large hats and colorful, goofy  attire

Traditional Fiesta attire consists of large hats and colorful, goofy attire

Cascarones stands can be found everywhere during the festivities

Cascarones stands can be found everywhere during the festivities

Other Fiesta traditions include, The Order of the Alamo, The Texas Cavaliers, The Pilgrimage to the Alamo, The Texas Cavaliers River Parade, El Rey Feo, The Fiesta Flambeau Parade, St. Mary’s Oyster Bake, and Night in Old San Antonio. More detailed information about each event can be found on the official fiesta website, fiesta-sa.org.Vive Fiesta! and Viva San Antonio!

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