The Battle of Flowers Parade in the founding event of Fiesta

The Battle of Flower Association is ALL women and ALL volunteers

This year we are producing our 133rd parade.

The theme this year is Viva Amor 2024

In 1891, a flower parade was staged in memory of the fallen heroes of the Alamo and to commemorate the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, where Texas gained its independence from Mexico.

It is the only parade put on entirely by women and one of the largest parades in the United States.

Approximate 10,000 participants in parade this year

Approximately 70% of our participants are high school students which equates to about 7,000 in our parade annually.

Typically, we have 30 high school bands, and several include mariachi bands.

Roughly 4,455 band members between high school and a few colleges

Just over 200 horses in 14 different cavalcades participate in our parade which leads to the all-important number of super scoopers: approximately 150 high school students will follow the horses and keep those streets clean.

We are the only parade in San Antonio with Helium balloons.

Ticket Info:
Tickets will be sold online starting in January 1, 2024 please visit www.battleofflowers.org

Tune into KSAT 12 or KSAT.com for live coverage of the Parade!

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