By 1890, San Antonio, Texas, was a thriving trade center with a population of 38,000. In 1891 a group of citizens decided to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto with a Battle of Flowers.The first parade had horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers. The Belknap Rifles represented the military. The participants pelted each other with blossoms.The Battle of Flowers Parade is the only one in the country to be planned and directed completely by women. Today it’s the largest parade in Fiesta. It’s second in size, nationally only to the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Fiesta San Antonio is a ten-day festival held every spring in San Antonio. The festival starts on
Fiesta San Antonio is a ten-day festival held every spring in San Antonio. The festival starts on