LACKLAND FIESTA MILITARY PARADE Lackland Air Force Base
April 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lackland Air Force Base Parade Grounds This full-scale parade honors Fiesta-goers with more than 1,000 distinctive military members and the first-rate 323rd Training Squadron Drum and Bugle Corps. The colorful and proud presentation passes in review for a multitude of civilian and military dignitaries and Fiesta Royalty. The review offers all San Antonians and visitors an opportunity to share in time-honored military customs and traditions and to observe the nation’s finest—the U.S. Armed Forces. After the festivities, visitors may view the historic aircraft on display around and adjacent to the parade ground. The parade ground is east of SW Military Drive (just off U.S. Hwy 90 West). Visitors should enter Gateway East along SW Military Drive. Free event. For more information call 671-2907.
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FIESTA FLOWER SHOW San Antonio Woman’s Club
April 21-22 (see schedule below), Woman’s Club of San Antonio, 1717 San Pedro
The 97th Annual Flower Show of the Woman’s Club of San Antonio features a wide array of beautiful and imaginative fresh and dried floral arrangements, horticultural displays, table settings and youth exhibits. Judging by certified national flower show judges takes place opening day, along with a ribbon-cutting attended by local and Fiesta dignitaries. Free event. April 21 2-4 p.m., April 22 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free parking. For more information call 732-4811.
AIR & ARMY GUARD FIESTA Texas National Guard
April 21, 3-11 p.m., Texas National Guard Armory, 4255 IH 35 North
Community entertainment, a variety of food booths, military vehicles on display, a free dance and an exciting opening ceremony make this traditional Fiesta event fun for the entire family. The Air & Army National Guard sponsor this event to create community awareness of their work with disasters, including floods and fires, as well as overseas missions. Come meet the soldiers and airmen who proudly serve, and enjoy a night of Fiesta.
Open to the public and easy to get to! Free admission. For more information call 226-3424, ext. 3416 or 1677.
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