Texas Flag Quilt with Bluebonnets and Tex Mex for Fiesta
All about my Texas flag quilt and how we celebrate Texas Independence with Fiesta for ten days in San Antonio with gorgeous gowns and unique parades.
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Tag: San Antonio – Fiesta
Fiesta Flambeau largest illuminated night parade in America
Inspired by Mardi Gras in 1948, Reynolds Andriks, who had been heavily involved in Fiesta over the years, created the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.
San Antonio Fiesta Battle of Flowers Parade born in Virginia
Inspired by European tradition, Ellen Maury Slayden organized a group of ladies to honor the fallen Alamo heroes with a literal battle of flowers in 1891.
Creating Glittering Beaded Gowns of Fiesta San Antonio
The Court Artist sketches gown designs based on each of the girls favorite things, while staying true to the theme created by the Coronation Mistress of Robes.
My Fiesta Medals, The Old Guard, and El Rey Feo
When I taught third grade in San Antonio, we made a big deal of Fiesta, parading with homemade floats while bedecked in the best Fiesta attire.
Pilgrimage to the Alamo During Fiesta Week
From inside the crumbled walls of the Alamo, a voice booms the name of each of the defenders, one by one, .which is concluded with the poignant playing of Taps.
Fiesta San Antonio River Parade and the Texas Cavaliers
The San Antonio River Parade began in 1926 by the Texas Cavaliers named because they promoted horsemanship. Money raised goes to children’s charities.
