🎉Ever wonder why we hand out medals during Fiesta or how the whole city-wide party started? 🎊 The KSAT explains team broke down the history of your favorite Fiesta traditions!
– It’s a 130-year-old tradition that’s as San Antonio as it gets. And prior to last year, Fiesta had only been canceled during World Wars I and II.
Because we have a Fiesta to look forward to this year, we’re taking a look at the history behind the most popular Fiesta traditions.In, a group of women came together with a plan to honor those who fought on behalf of Texas during the battles at the Alamo and San Jacinto.The Fiesta Commission describes that first Battle of Flowers parade as horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers.
Today, the parade is the largest of Fiesta. In fact, it’s one of the largest parades in the country. And it still pays homage to the fighters of those famous Texas battles. The parade route starts right in front of the Alamo.Why is royalty involved?The idea of unofficial royalty in San Antonio pre-dates Fiesta.
The Order of the Alamo selects a queen and her court each year. That includes a princess and 24 duchesses -- 12 from in town and 12 from out of town. Their gowns are elaborate and often display a theme. “It was great to have my mom there and my family there watching me,” Serna said. “It was something I’m still proud of.”“That doesn’t mean we don’t have other Fiesta royalty,” Fulkerson said. “They’re just not recognized in terms of being represented at all of the events.”Each king and queen serve one year, with the duties of supporting charitable organizations that benefit San Antonio.We’ve already covered the origins of the Battle of Flowers parade.
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