BY PARKS KUGLE
80th Texas Cavaliers River Parade First started in 1941 after a group of Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in the “floating gardens” of Mexico City, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade features San Antonio River boats decorated to celebrate the season, the Texas Cavaliers and King Antonio. • April 28, 7-9 p.m. • $30
134th Battle of Flowers Parade Started in 1891, the Battle of Flowers is the founding event of Fiesta. The parade features vibrant floats with Fiesta royalty members, equestrian units, marching bands and participants celebrating Texas culture. • May 2, 9:55 a.m.-1 p.m. • $20 • Begins at East Locust Street and North Main Avenue, finishes at West Martin and North Santa Rosa streets • www.battleofflowers.org Fiesta De Los Reyes Fiesta De Los Reyes is one of the largest free celebrations during the Fiesta season. Held in the Historic Market Square over a 10-day period, the event features food vendors; live music from a variety of genres, such as Tejano, Latin jazz and cover bands;
and family friendly entertainment. • April 25-May 4 • Free • Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio • www.fiestadelosreyes.com
• San Antonio River Walk • www.texascavaliers.org
Fiesta Flambeau Parade Known as the largest illuminated night parade in the country, the parade features vibrant floats, costumed participants and marching bands. This year’s theme is Deep in the Arts of Texas. • May 3, 7:45-11 p.m. • $30-$40 • Begins on North Main Street near San Antonio College, ends near Santa Rosa and West Martin streets • www.flambeau.org
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77th Night in Old San Antonio A four-night celebration, a Night in Old San Antonio is held in the oldest neighborhood in San Antonio. The event features food stalls and live music. • April 29-May 2, 5:30-10:30 p.m. • $20 • La Villita, 418 Villita St., San Antonio • www.niosa.org
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