As the new year gets underway, it is time to start thinking about Fiesta in San Antonio. The event, taking place April 18-28, dates back to the late 1800s when heroes from the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto were celebrated with what was known as the Battle of Flowers. It was a parade, with tossed flowers as the centerpiece.
These days, there are parades down Broadway and past the Alamo, and a boat parade at the River Walk. There is food, drink and music, and merriment all over the city.
