135th Battle of Flowers Parade

135th Battle of Flowers Parade Unfolds Stories, Sparking Imagination

The 135th Battle of Flowers Parade will step off on Friday, April 24th inviting parade patrons to celebrate the timeless magic of books and the power of imagination to spark change and seek limitless boundaries. “Pages To Possibilities,” this year’s theme honors storytelling, imagination, and dreams as they leap off the page, take flight, and bloom into vibrant, flower-filled wonders.

This year’s theme draws deeply from the Battle of Flowers’ own roots. More than a century ago, founding Battle of Flowers member Ellen Slayton led the drive to bring the first public library to San Antonio by petitioning Andrew Carnegie for a grant. In 1900, Mr. Carnegie awarded San Antonio $50,000 for the library. With a generous land donation from Caroline Kampmann, another Battle of Flowers member, that dream became reality in 1903. The Caroline and John Kampmann Public Library—still welcoming readers today inside what is now the Briscoe Museum—stands as a living tribute to those visionary women.

In keeping with this legacy, the parade will transform downtown streets into a giant open book. Every float will be a chapter of wonder: classic novels springing to life, living libraries of flowers, or brand-new tales imagined just for Fiesta.

“Now, as we celebrate where Fiesta began in 1891with our parade, we look to the future with equal passion—where imagination blooms and every story sparks change,” said Parade Vive President Helen Meyer. “We encourage all fun seekers to join us as San Antonio once again turns the page to a new Fiesta adventure.”

Each year, the Battle of Flowers Association recognizes San Antonio public schools by highlighting their bands, spirit groups, dance and cheer sections and a group of the school’s choice… This year, 10 high schools will have their own float sponsored by the Battle of Flowers. The school floats make up a “parade within the parade” within this year’s theme, “Where Imagination Blooms!”

Books and stories are woven into the fabric of who we are. The Battle of Flowers seeks to keep patriotism and Texas history alive—especially for our youth. Inspired by this legacy, the power of storytelling shapes minds and strengthens our community.

For ticket information, go to www.battleofflowers.org.

For more information, contact:

John G. Bloodsworth, Publicity Ranch

210-422-1546, Jbloodsworthx3@gmail.com