The King and Queen officially arrived by special train. Over time, the Battle of Flowers grew as an annual event and a King and Queen were designated to lead the parade. The occupants of the flowered horse-drawn carriages and floats threw flowers at each other, giving the event its “Battle of Flowers” name. It rained heavily on the day of President Harrison’s visit, so the organizing committee postponed the parade for four days and since President Harrison’s train had left San Antonio, they decided to celebrate San Jacinto Day instead. Several San Antonio women involved in organizing the Harrison visit had seen a parade in Mexico City where carriages and floats were decorated with flowers. President Benjamin Harrison on April 20, 1891. The original intent was to honor the visit of U.S. All the rooms were booked–with some bookings arranged years in advance.įiesta has its history. Several years ago I inquired, on behalf of the 300 members of the Texas Philosophical Society, about hotel availability during the two weeks of Fiesta. For many Latinos, Fiesta doesn’t end in April, it goes on to merge with Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Last year liquor sales in Market Square surpassed one million dollars in April and May, a result of Fiesta and Cinco de Mayo events. Fiesta ends on a Saturday evening with the spectacular evening Flambeau parade.Įveryone loves Fiesta, especially the kids, downtown merchants catering to tourists, and local area restaurants and bars. On Friday, a sun-drenched crowd of over 700,000 will watch university and school bands and military marchers. Every year Fiesta starts with the colorful Monday night River Parade The parade is celebrating its 75th year in 2019 and is recognized as the largest of its kind in America. SA Fiesta has three major parades, all attracting audiences of over 500,000. Here I will discuss Fiesta’s early history, its economic impact, and the eventual inclusion of Rey Feo in Fiesta activities. I grew up in San Antonio and I know several of the bragging points. Over 11 days the parades, social events, and just plain party time start early and last until the middle of the night. San Antonio’s famed Fiesta is not for the timid or weak of heart.
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