If you asked them to name famous events, most people would name things like the Kentucky Derby. They probably wouldn't mention Fiesta San Antonio, although this celebration is over 125 years old. You might be asking, "What is Fiesta?" It's San Antonio's oldest and largest parade, started in 1891 by a group of local women. […]
Read full articleFiesta medal culture is a colorful and exciting history that is rooted in San Antonio. Discover more about this exciting tradition with these incredible facts. How many fiesta medals do you own? A couple? A hundred? Thousands? San Antonio's Fiesta started in 1891 as a way to honor the heroes of the Alamo. Rivaled only […]
Read full articleThe Battle of Flowers parade happens every year in San Antonio, and attracts hundreds of thousands of onlookers. If you want to go to the parade this year, this guide will tell you everything you need to know. Are you familiar with the Battle of Flowers Parade? If you're not, then you have to turn […]
Read full articleFiesta medals are a big part of San Antonio's culture. 2018 has proven to be a great year for some amazing fiesta medals. Click here for the winning fiesta medals 2018. The judges of the San Antonio Express-News Fiesta Medals Contest chose the Fiesta Medals 2018 winners this past April. These judges considered each medal's […]
Read full articleIf you're thinking of attending Fiesta in San Antonio, check out this article for the 5 most amazing events to attend at Fiesta San Antonio 2019. San Antonio, Texas ranked #18 on a worldwide list of the 50 best places to visit in 2016. You're lucky if you live there. There's so much to see […]
Read full articleLearn everything you need to know about the colorful tradition of fiesta medals in this short guide to their history, culture, and more. It's Fiesta time and you know what that means - fiesta medals! This vibrant and fun tradition is a signature of the San Antonio area. Where did they come from? What do […]
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