tions and history. The Battle of Flowers® Parade 2013 celebrates world festivals and anniversaries. Entries will march, float, ride, drive and fly down the parade route commemorating independence won near and far, journeys and destinations and reminders of our past. Cavalcades and bands delight with their sounds and color! The Aggie Band will once again lead the parade with their magnificent sound and precision marching. We honor our military with the Vanguard Units from area high schools who march the parade route prior to the parade. These units salute an Army Officer at the Reviewing Stand in front of the Alamo. Parade participants are asked to bring a floral tribute to be placed by the San Antonio Academy Cadets on the lawn in front of the Alamo. Tickets: $25 for Alamo Grandstands; $15 for Cenotaph Stands, Alamo Street Bleachers North and South and Plaza Bleachers; $12 for Maverick Park and Broadway Bleachers. To purchase advance tickets by mail or telephone through March 1st, send your request and check to the Battle of Flowers® Parade, P.O. Box 6432, San Antonio TX 78209, or call (210) 822-2929. Please add $5 per order for postage and handling. Beginning March 22, tickets will be available at The Fiesta Store®, 2611 Broadway. For street chair information call (210) 227-5191, or go to www.fiesta-sa.org. For parade information, visit our website at www.battleofflowers.org. (Note: VIA Park & Ride available) Tickets at The Fiesta Store®.
FAMILY FIESTA®
Colonial Hills United Methodist Church President: Barbara Dennis Commissioner: Bob Nixon April 26, 5-9 p.m. Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, 5247 Vance Jackson Come to Colonial Hills United Methodist Church on Vance Jackson between Callaghan and Wurzbach for Family Fiesta®. We provide a safe, nonalcoholic and nonsmoking event designed especially for families. Food, game booths and live entertainment are all “kid friendly.” Free admission and free parking. For more information visit us at www.chumc.org or call (210) 349-2401.
are dedicated to offering the finest jazz artists. Past concerts have featured Kenny Garrett, Maynard Ferguson, George Garzone, Paquito D’Rivera and Terence Blanchard. This year’s featured artist’s performance will be preceded by outstanding university and military big bands. Bring a friend and join us for a day of great jazz. Free admission. Call the Music Department at (210) 436-3421 for more information.
FIESTA® SQUARE & ROUND DANCE
Alamo Area Square and Round Dance Association President: Alan & Natalie Joes Commissioner: Phil & Janet Abell April 26, 7-10 p.m. Tri-Point YMCA, 3233 N. St. Mary’s St. The Alamo Area Square and Round Dance Association was established in 1951 with 22 clubs in the San Antonio vicinity. The clubs now promote fellowship through square dancing, round dancing, clogging and contra dancing. The association coordinates special dance activities and organizes dance demonstrations and exhibitions for nursing homes, hospitals, schools, churches, the Texas Folklife Festival and many other special events. Each year the association gives thousands of dollars to the Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers Teen Scholarship Fund. Many teens in the Alamo Area have benefited from this fund. The organization also informs the nondance public about various dance styles through promotional materials, dancing lessons and clinics. September is National Square Dance Month and Square Dancing is the Official Folk Dance of Texas. Free event. For more information visit our website at www.alamoarea. org or call (210) 828-0214.
Saturday, April 27 FIESTA® POOCH PARADE
FIESTA® WORLD CLASS JAZZ CONCERT
St. Mary’s University President: Thomas Mengler Commissioner: Dr. John Rankin April 26, 1-10 p.m. St. Mary’s University Campus, One Camino Santa Maria Don’t miss the “Jazz of Fiesta®.” Enjoy the great sounds of national, regional and local jazz artists at this year’s 51st annual Fiesta® World Class Jazz Concert. This event is co-sponsored by the St. Mary’s University Music Department and the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission. The Fiesta® Jazz Festival is one of Texas’ oldest jazz festivals and is dedicated to presenting the finest jazz, America’s national treasure. We
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Therapy Animals of San Antonio Inc. President: Sandy Knight Commissioner: Carlynn Ricks April 27, 8-11 a.m. (Registration 8-9:30 a.m., Costume Contest 8:15 a.m., Parade 9:15 a.m.) Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca Calling all pooches!!! Come to a howling good time … walking, sniffing and otherwise cavorting with fellow pooches.… Oh, bring your humans, too!!! Therapy Animals of San Antonio proudly presents its 15th annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade! If you love your dog, this event is for you! Wind your way through the lovely tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights in this 5K (3-mile) sure-to-be-pleasing, tail-wagging route. Come early for special exhibits and educational presentations that you and your furry friend can enjoy! Does your pooch like to “dress up”? Then the ever-