Fiesta Facts
A series of annual traditional events including parades, San Antonio royalty, balls, and carnivals.
What is Fiesta?
A Spanish mission founded in the 18th century by Catholic missionairies.
What is The Alamo?
A classic Mexican street food of a vegetable covered in spicy and creamy chile, garlic, and cotija cheese.
What is Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)?
A celebration to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto.
This is the most visited city in Texas and is considered one of the most haunted cities in the United States.
What is San Antonio?
The second king to reign over Fiesta that comes from a medieval transition in which peasants elected of their own as a king for a day.
What is the El Rey Feo, or the "Ugly King"?
A battle that was part of the Texas Revolution in which the Mexican state of Tejas won independence and became a self-governing republic: Texas
What is the Battle of the Alamo?
A phrase used to define a blend of Mexican and southern American features originally characteristic of the border regions of Texas and Mexico.
What is Tex Mex?
A annual celebration where our furry friends strut their stuff.
What is the Pooch Parade?
Lanier High School holds the world record for making the most of this iconic Mexican dish.
What is a tamale?
In 1918, Fiesta did not take place due to this historical event.
What is World War I?
This individual founded the Order of the Alamo in 1909.
Who is John Carrington?
A fast-food chain that specialized in chicken entrees that is debuting a Fiesta-inspired treat for the first time in 2025.
What is Chick Fil A?
An annual parade in San Antonio that is planned and directed by all women.
What is the Battle of Flowers Parade?
Spiked wheel worn by horse riders and also happens to be San Antonio's famous basketball team.
What is a spur?
This tradition started in 1946 when King Antonio gave out coins to children and evolved by adding ribbons to the coins and distributing them to the public in 1971.
What is a Fiesta medal?
A common expression used by Texans as remembrance to this historical mission.
What is "Remember the Alamo"?
A traditional adult beverage containing tequila served at Mexican restaurant (well... everywhere actually).
What is a margarita?
A traditional parade founded by the Cavaliers to introduce the king in which the parade floats... float.
What is the Texas Cavaliers River Parade?
This famous NBA player graduated from Robert G. Col High School in San Antonio.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
An organization that selects the King of San Antonio.
Who are the Texas Cavaliers?
After years of being abandoned, this association began trying to preserve the Alamo and purchased the remaining buildings.
Who are the Daughters of the Republic of Texas?
A Fiesta VIP culinary experience featuring dishes from six Texas culinary regions, paired with wine and cocktails.
What is the Taste of the Republic?
A celebration in which it's name comes from the French word for a candlestick or torch, consisting of Boy Scouts carrying safety flares and all floats being lit.
What is the Fiesta Flambeau Parade?