By John Bloodsworth
With the theme, “MELODIES IN BLOOM – A TEXAS SERENADE,” the Battle of Flowers Parade will be led by the entire Josh Abbott Band as grand marshals on Friday, May 2nd, with a step-off time of 9:55 am.
“We are thrilled to have the Josh Abbott Band marshal this year’s parade that pays tribute to Texas music and the musicians that have been instrumental in its global recognition,” said parade vice president Caroline Cain. “Many of our floats in the parade this year will showcase genres of music that are Texas rooted, and our grand marshals are truly Texas Country legends.”
The Texas legends, the Josh Abbott Band, will serve as Grand Marshal of the Battle of Flowers Parade. They will lead an amazing lineup of marching bands, beautiful floats, balloons, vintage cars, horseback cavalcades, and San Antonio’s Fiesta royalty, weaving together the rich musical heritage of the Lone Star State and the vibrant colors of Texas in bloom.
Reserved seat tickets to the parade go on sale Wednesday, March 12th, beginning at 10 am. Go to www.battleofflowers.org for ticket information and reserved bleacher seat locations. The 2.6-mile route begins at E. Locust and Main – by San Antonio College – and continues to Lexington, Avenue E, Alamo Plaza to Commerce St to San Fernando Cathedral to Santa Rosa St, ending at West Martin.
Texas has produced some of the most influential artists and songs in American music history. Come celebrate what makes Texas and Texas music so darn good!
“The Battle of Flowers Association is honored to be the founding organization where Fiesta San Antonio began,” said Battle of Flowers President Betsy Zachry. It was Texas women who created, organized, and staged the first Battle of Flowers Parade in 1891.
Today, The Fiesta San Antonio Commission plans and coordinates the annual Fiesta San Antonio working with over 100 participating member organizations comprised of nonprofit groups from throughout San Antonio. The groups host a myriad of activities including parades, musical entertainment, food festivals and carnivals raising funds for their organizations.
Fiesta is the city’s biggest celebration with more than three million people taking part in some 100 events that make up the 11-day festival. It’s truly a party with a purpose. This year’s Fiesta celebration will run from April 24th to May 4th, 2025. For more information contact: John G. Bloodsworth at 210-422-1546
