Order of the Alamo Archives

History of Fiesta San Antonio – Why Do We Celebrate It?

October 3, 2024 by Emily-Jane Wooten

The First Battle of Flowers By 1890, San Antonio, Texas, was a thriving trade center with a population of 38,000. In 1891 a group of citizens decided to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto with a Battle of Flowers. The first parade had horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh … Read more

Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo

July 17, 2024 by Emily-Jane Wooten

An evening of beauty and fantasy awaits those who attend the Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo, one of the central features of Fiesta San Antonio. With a spectacularly set stage, the symphony orchestra performs the accompaniment as visiting and in-town Duchesses make their full-court bows, followed by the presentation of … Read more