Fun facts - Fiesta
When does Fiesta Start?
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 – Sun, Apr 28, 2024
El Rey Feo is affectionately referred to as?
The peoples king
What was the name of first official Fiesta event?
Battle of the flowers.
The year the Fiesta Commission President created the Order of the Cascarone.
1992
These are "cracked" open during Fiesta as a sign of friendship and good luck
cascarones, also known as confetti eggs
The word “Flambeau” comes from a French word meaning what?
Flaming Torch or Large Candlestick
How many official Fiesta Kings and Queens are there?
9
What was the original name of Fiesta San Antonio?
Fiesta San Jacinto
President of the People's Parade, a Centennial Fiesta kick-off Event in 1992
Robert W. "Bob" Carlson
According to the Fiesta Commission, how many tortillas are eaten throughout all of the Fiesta events each year?
25,000
Where is the Carnival Located at
Alamodome
This Queen is to provide a representative of the African American Community at Fiesta Activities and other civic and community programs
The Queen of Soul
Who founded the Fiesta Flambeau parade?
Reynolds Andricks
Those recognized and honored by The Order of the Cascaron.
volunteers (those who made singularly outstanding contributions to Fiesta)
How many chicken-on-a-stick's are eaten each Fiesta season?
32,000
During Fiesta, KSAT gives out Fiesta medals - what year did this tradition start?
1971
The inaugural Battle of Flowers parade in 1891 was originally scheduled to welcome which U.S. president?
Benjamin Harrison
The word "Flambeau" comes from a French word meaning what?
Flaming Torch or Large Candlestick
The number of Charter members inducted in 1992.
9
NIOSA started in 1924 with a group of women selling food at Mission San Jose. What kind of food did they serve?
Fish Plates
When Does the Tejano Explosion Start?
April 18,2024 - April 27,2024
This Queen has represented San Antonio since 1947, represents the Charro Association
Charro Queen?
Name the 3 Major parades along Broadway and River Walk.
Battle of Flowers, Fiesta Flambeau and Texas Cavaliers River Parade
The number of new members inducted each and every year
1 new member every year
The inaugural Battle of Flowers was put on to honor what Historical Texas Event?
The battle of the the alamo, The battle of San Jacinto, The Battle of Goliad