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President’s Greeting
Military Coordinator’s Welcome
Bonnie Carrisal
Steven L. Kwast
Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc.
Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force
As President, I am excited to welcome everyone to the 2018 “Three Centuries–One City” Fiesta Flambeau® Parade, the premier event of Fiesta®. I was born and raised on the west side of San Antonio. I have an emotional and distinct connection with our city. I am a true Spurs fan as well as a whole-hearted Fiesta advocate. I have been a proud member of this organization for almost 20 years and I am extemely humbled serving as president during our celebratory 70th year. Since 1948, along the 2.6 mile parade route, the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade has illuminated the streets of beautiful downtown San Antonio and entertained over 700,000 street spectators. For many families, the parade is a long standing tradition. With the efforts of a dedicated Executive Board, hardworking membership and over 200 volunteers, we will continue our legacy as the largest illuminated parade in the nation. So be sure to get your beads, medals and confetti sticks ready to showcase your Fiesta spirit and sparkle on parade night! Viva Flambeau®!
Viva San Antonio! Viva Fiesta! On behalf of all who serve—the active duty, government civilians, veterans, and military family members who call San Antonio home—welcome to Fiesta San Antonio. Congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade – a proud and colorful legacy unique to San Antonio and celebrated by thousands. We join you in remembering the Battle of San Jacinto, the heroes of the Alamo and San Antonio’s 300th anniversary -- “Three Centuries – One City.” My wife Joni and I are new to San Antonio, and we are excited to experience the excitement and fun that Fiesta brings. We appreciate the military ties with Fiesta – dating back to 1891. Our Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard representatives—the Military Ambassadors— represent the finest of our services to attend Fiesta events. Plus, the military provides many ceremonial units at events and parades. We know this year’s celebration will be spectacular! Viva San Antonio! Viva Fiesta!
Bonnie Carrisal President
Steven Kwast
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President’s Welcome
Mayor’s Welcome
Billy Mitchell
Ron Nirenberg
Fiesta® San Antonio Commission
Mayor - City of San Antonio
VIVA FIESTA! Those are the words that you hear every year for 11 days in April. This is the time of year when all of San Antonio and visitors from around the world come together to celebrate our heritage, have fun and raise money for hundreds of nonprofit organizations. It’s a Party with a Purpose! Whether this is your first Fiesta or your 50th, we encourage you to attend and participate in as many of the events as possible and enjoy the festive celebration.
Welcome to the 2018 Fiesta Flambeau® parade. Fiesta Flambeau® is always exciting, and this year’s theme, “Three Centuries-One City” will make the Tricentennial version even more special. Fiesta Flambeau® and the Tricentennial are a perfect combination.
For most of my life Fiesta has been a part of my life in one way or another. As a kid, I remember attending the Flambeau Parade, the River Parade, the Battle of Flowers Parade and NIOSA every year. Since then I have become a member of the Order of the Alamo and the San Antonio German Club, as well as the Texas Cavaliers, serving as Parade Marshal in 2007 and Commander 2009-2010. But my most rewarding Fiesta role (until now) was serving as King Antonio LXXXIX in 2011 as it was all about giving back to the community. Whether we were supporting children’s charities financially or just attending schools or events where the children love Fiesta and King Antonio, it was all about the giving. No one cared about my name; they just loved King Antonio and the traditions surrounding the title. I was able to spread love and encouragement through my “Don’t Stop Believing” campaign, which urged children never to stop believing in themselves, their family and friends, and their faith. Lastly, I must mention the military as we are Military City USA and Fiesta is proof positive of that statement. We celebrate the military throughout the week and have 10 Military Ambassadors that are an official part of Fiesta and are celebrated at every event they attend. One of the commanding Generals last year made the comment that a lot of cities talk the talk that they are a “Military City” but Fiesta is proof that San Antonio walks the walk. Viva Fiesta! Bill Mitchell – President, San Antonio Fiesta Commission
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Our unique culture, friendly atmosphere and, of course, Fiesta medals are all part of the magical experience that is the night parade, lighting our city streets in a kaleidoscopic display. San Antonio has been able to transform what was once a vision, into the largest night parade in the nation attracting millions of spectators from all around the world. This year, our Tricentennial celebration adds an overlay of historical significance to the dazzling parade experience. The eclectic display of lights, colors, music, food, drinks and music is always enchanting. The Tricentennial edition is unforgettable. On behalf of my City Council colleagues and the City of San Antonio, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association and countless volunteers for ensuring that the nation’s greatest night parade continues to be the best. Viva Fiesta! Ron Nirenberg Mayor
2018 GRAND MARSHALL
Founded in 1905, H-E-B began be traced to the company’s earHERE EVERYTHING’S with a $50 investment, as a small liest days when H-E-B founder BETTER! family grocery store in Kerrville, Florence Butt and her youngest Texas. Today, H-E-B has grown son, Howard, took food baskets into one of the nation’s largest independently-owned to the homeless that lived along the banks of the food retailers with over 390 stores and more than Guadalupe River. 106,000 partners (employees) throughout Texas and Mexico, and annual sales of over $24.6 billion. The Spirit of Giving is still an integral part of everyday business at H-E-B and a tradition that it proudly What makes H-E-B truly stand out is its commitcontinues. Each year, H-E-B donates five percent of ment to customers beyond stores. H-E-B demonpre-tax annual earnings to charitable organizations in the communities it serves. H-E-B’s charitable giving strates this deep commitment through public service is focused on hunger relief, education, health, enviinvolvement in the communities where it operates. ronmental sustainability and diversity initiatives. Known as the H-E-B Spirit of Giving, its roots can
2018 HONORARY GRAND MARSHALL
Bill Miller BAR-B-Q has been in business in San Antonio for 60 years and currently employs over 3,500 people in San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi; 73 restaurants total.
The Millers are known to be good corporate citizens giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to churches, schools and many other charitable organizations. Most notably, having given a $1,000,000 piece of property The partners owning the busifor the downtown UTSA camness, Balous T. Miller, John K. Mill- BILL MILLER BAR-B-Q IS A pus and $300,000 to fund the er, Douglas W. Miller and Vivian Mama Patrol. They also give freeFAMILY RESTAURANT! Miller Vance, are the 4 children ly of their time serving on variof Bill Miller. They purchased the ous boards such as the Children’s business from their parents in the the late 70’s. Shelter, For the Love of Kids and Harleys, Easter Seal, San Antonio Children’s Museum to name a few. The Millers are very savvy businessmen with the abilBeing avid supporters of education, the company offers ity to inspire others and motivate them to find their tuition reimbusement to its employees who are in passion in business. Their unwavering commitment to pursuit of higher education. “do what is right” guides them in business and personal decisions.
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Mistress of Ceremonies
Official Mascot
Elizabeth Ruiz
Torchy
Elizabeth Ruiz is the morning drive news anchor at News Talk 550 KTSA Radio. She also hosts “On the Scene with 15” on Catholic Television of San Antonio and has covered City Hall, the Bexar County Courthouse and police beats during the past 34 years at KTSA/KTFM. She’s one of the city’s most community-involved media personalities in San Antonio and you’ll often see her serving as emcee at Fiesta events, charitable fundraisers and City Parks and Recreation programs at the Arneson River Theater.
Torchy was created and developed as the official mascot for the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc. in 2007. He is a fun loving character who dances around sharing the Fiesta® spirit at events during the annual city-wide Fiesta® week celebration in April. He also participates in parades throughout South Texas. Torchy enjoys visiting area schools where he reminds students of the importance of a good education, to study hard, respect one another and work together. Torchy plays a significant role in representing the illuminated magic of the Fiesta Flambeau® Night Parade.
Elizabeth is a Honorary member of the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association.
Welcome to the 2018 Fiesta Flambeau® Parade! Welcome to the 2018 Fiesta Flambeau Parade! This
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This year we celebrate Anniversary andwill I hope you enjoyour all 300th of the anniversary and I hope you enjoy all the events planned throughout the year. events planned throughout the year. Thank youforfor making Fiesta Flambeau® Parade a wonderThank you making the the Fiesta Flambeau ful anda wonderful unique celebration of San Antonio. Parade and unique celebration of San Antonio.
Happy Fiesta San Antonio! I hope you safely enjoy the Fiesta Happy Fiesta® San Antonio! I hope you safely Flambeau Parade! enjoy the Fiesta Flambeau Parade!
Viva Fiesta! Viva Fiesta!
Nelson W. Wolff
Nelson W. Wolff Bexar County Judge Bexar County Judge
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2017-2018 Executive Board
Top Row Patricia Robledo
Linda Skop
Martha Gutierrez
Robert Rebledo
Virginia Mitzelman
Rose Mary De Luna
Manuel Pelayo
Trina Guevara
Marshaling Director
Parade Director
Corresponding Secretary
Compliance Director
Ticket Director
Judging Director
Disbanding Director
Immediate Past President
Bottom Row Terry Carmona
Mari Sandoval-Ayala
Bonnie Carrisal
Erwin De Luna
Public Relations Director
Recording Secretary
President
Treasurer
Past President Council The purpose of the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc., hereafter know as the Association, shall be to plan, organize, produce, and stage the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade annually during Fiesta San Antonio. The association shall do so to enhance the celebration for the San Antonio community and its visitors.
2018 Fiesta Flambeau® Medal
Top Row G. Salvador Gutierrez
Pete Ortiz
Antonio “Tony” Alvarado
Bottom Row Robert Cuellar
Trina Guevara
Michael Flores
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Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Membership Victor Aguilar Jr. Hector Alanis Antonio Alvarado Sam Q. Alvarado Sylvia R. Alvarado Robert Anderson Mary Ann Barbosa Mike Barnard Michael Bigler Shawnda Buscher Rose Mary Cardenas Terry Acevedo Carmona Bonnie Carrisal Roxanne R. Castillo Toni Cisneros Arturo Contreras Shirley A. Copeland Alfred Cortinas Linda Cortinas Samantha Crane Cira Crouch John R. Crouch III Robert Cuellar
Irma Davis Gloria De Hoyos Jose J. De Hoyos Erwin De Luna Rose Mary De Luna Efrain “Ram” Fernandez Jeanette Flores Lucila Flores Michael Flores Richard E. Flores Roberto Flores John Paul Garcia Mary Jo Garcia Biggs Moses Garcia Nathon Gomez Margie Gonzales Laura Govea Trina Guevara Martha Ann Gutierrez G. Salvador Gutierrez Rose Mary Hernandez Beatrice Keammerer Celia Kiger
Kathy Kropp Bobby J. Laymon Gregory Leos Arcelia Longoria Richard Longoria Sylvia Lopez Carmen Luna Virginia Mitzelman Carlos Murguia Matthew Murguia Pete Ortiz Jr. Gloria Ortiz Manuel A. Pelayo Alice Pena Eudaldo Pena Janet Pena Larry Pena Pamela Pons Lillie Quintanilla Susan J. Quintero Trini Ramon Leonora Rangel Patricia Robledo
Robert Robledo Byrdie Rodriguez Connie Rodriguez Dora Rodriguez Gilberto Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Araceli Sanchez Valdo Sanchez Mari Sandoval Linda Skop Janie Solis Linda Q. Solis Cecelia Linda (Lyn) Soliz Gilbert Stanley-Medford Beatrice Tuley Debra Valero Margaret Valle-Gonzalez Lillian Villanueva Fernando Villarreal Allee Wallace Letie Wawrzyniak Melinda Wiggins Rosalyn Wise
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BROUGHT TO YOU BY SAWS San Antonio’s fun in the sun is fueled by water. Wells, pumps and pipes work hard underground while our city plays above in parks, pools, playgrounds and backyards. SAWS is, well, underneath it all. SAWS. Making this wonderful city…waterful.
Photo: Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
Meet the 2018 Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Judges William (Bill) Untiedt is a retired SMSgt with a 22 year career in the United States Air Force. He has a Masters of Social Work degree from Our Lady of Lake University. His social work career was predominately providBill Untiedt ing case management and psychological services to the medically fragile and elderly. He has been a longtime volunteer with fund raising efforts for various non-profit agencies in the San Antonio area. Bill is a former member of the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association. He was Judging Director for four years and performed as Torchy for the Association. He is excited to be a judge for this year’s parade. Corey Hall, one of the owners of FiestaMedals.com, has spent a considerable part of his career in and around Fiesta® events. His company is the official fiesta medal maker for Fiesta® San Antonio. Working closely with Corey Hall many of the unique Fiesta® organizations, Corey has designed many award winning medals and helps PMO’s and Fiesta® revelers engage with the craziness of fiesta medal trading by sponsoring Pin Pandemonium. He has served on several boards of directors including United Way and Communities in Schools and has been named an Honorary Commander at Randolph Air Force Base. Corey resides in San Antonio and continues to build his significant collection of fiesta medals each year. Being a judge for this year’s parade is appreciated. Dr. Dawn Rakich is a therapeutic optometrist. She came to San Antonio 35 years ago after graduation and quickly found that Fiesta was the best two weeks of the year in her new hometown. She also became a Dr. Dawn Rakich Spurs fan (but who wouldn’t be). Dawn enjoys reading (especially biographies), traveling and her weekly poker game. A big fan of professional tennis, she was able to attend Wimbledon last summer. She has thoroughly enjoyed the pleasure of calling San Antonio home and looks forward to Fiesta 2018 and serving as a judge for the 70th Fiesta Flambeau® Parade. Viva Fiesta
Marilyn Eldridge is a life-long Fiesta fan. Over the years, enjoyed watching the “Night Parade” from the window of Medical Arts Building (now Fiesta Flambeau® Parade and Emily Morgan Hotel); rode in the Battle of Flowers Parade on float Marilyn Eldridge for Travis Elementary School, SAISD; helped establish Fiesta Arts Fair at Southwest Craft Center (now Southwest School of Art) and Club Giraud as SWCC President; chaired Battle of Flowers Parade American Panorama; served as President of The Battle of Flowers Association and President of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission – loved every minute; and has been recognized by her induction to Order of the Cascaron (Fiesta’s Commission Hall of Honor). Marilyn Eldridge is excited and pleased to serve as one of the judges for this year’s parade. Robert Hungerford is a lifelong resident of Portland Oregon and he has served as Prime Minister of the Portland Royal Rosarians in 2012. The Royal Rosarians in their trademark white suites and straw hats march in parades all over the United States repRob Hungerford resenting Portland, the City of Roses. He has marched in over 135 parades from St. Petersburg, Florida to Kaohsiung, Taiwan and he is a 3 time participant in the Flambeau Parade. Rob Hungerford has 40 years of experience participating in the Portland Rose Festivals; Starlight, Grand Floral and Junior Rose Festival parades. He play the snare and bass drums in the marching unit of the Royal Rosarians. He’s thankful for the opportunity to be a judge for this year’s parade.
Sandra “Sandy” Espinoza Holt
Sandy Holt currently serves as the Chief Development & Marketing Officer for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). In her capacity she oversees the areas of development and fundraising; conferences and events; and communications and marketing.
Sandy is a past board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) San Antonio Chapter, a member of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Fiesta Commission. She has held leadership roles at the state, regional and national levels for Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Sandy’s life passion has been to promote access to higher education for all students. She is married with two children and resides in San Antonio.
Patty Lang was born and raised in San Antonio and has enjoyed being part of Fiesta for many years. Over the years, she has been a volunteer at NIOSA. Patty Lang has been employed at Firstmark Credit Union Patty Lang for 42 years and has extensive knowledge and experience in banking. She enjoys traveling, crocheting and nine-pin bowling. She has been a member of Germania Bowling Club for 30 years. She is looking forward to being a judge for San Antonio’s Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, the largest illuminated night parade celebrating 70 years of Fiesta. Viva Fiesta!!!! Scott Douglas was born in San Antonio (military kid) but only lived here for a few years. He spent most of his younger years in Wichita Falls and still considers it home even though he does not have any family left in Scott Douglas that part of the state. He has lived in Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, and Colorado during his hotel career. Mr. Douglas could not be more excited to be back in Texas after a long 17 years away and to be joining the Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel Team. In 2017, he was awarded the General Manager of the Year by Dimension Development Company. The Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel is the host hotel for the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association. Viva Fiesta and Viva the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade!!!! John Sanchez is a lifelong resident of San Antonio and was President of the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association for the 1996-1997 year. He avidly promotes Fiesta in his travels and was bestowed a Honorary Knight John Sanchez by the Royal Rosarians He is retired and travels extensively. John has judged many parades over the years and considers being a judge a “no nonsense” judge taking the responsibility very seriously. His past judging experience includes the Flambeau, Portland Grand Floral Parade, Seattle SeaFair and the Battle of Flowers Parade. Viva Fiesta and Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association.
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La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Ariana Flores
El Rey Feo LXX Ken Flores
“Continuing the Family Legacy of Service”
Past Presidents of the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association
Rick Noll 1989-1991
Orlando Cisneros 1991-1993 (Deceased)
Mary Alice Schmid 1993-1995 2000-2002 (Deceased)
Pete Ortiz Jr.
John Sanchez
1995-1999, 2002-2004
Fred Carmona
1996-1997
1999-2000
Michael Flores
James Fenimore
(Deceased)
2004-2006; 2007-2008 2014-2015
Antonio Alvardo
Robert Cuellar
G. Salvador Gutierrez
2008-2010
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2006-2007
2013-2015
ning creates the perfect mood for creating dynamic visual masterpieces with a variety of elements, color and techniques. Many of Leyhbert’s artistic creations strongly reflect the influence of his deceased mother Herlinda, with whose maiden name he signs many of his paintings. One can often see themes of feminine endurance, personal empowerment and maternal beauty portrayed in his works. Several of Leyhbert’s creations have been exhibited internationally and by private organizations. His original painting Freedom garnered Leyhbert a prestigious award in Colombia, and one film project was featured at a national film festival in Havana, Cuba.
2018 Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Poster Artist Winner
Leyhbert Millan Sharp A Colombian-American artist and actor, Leyhbert Millan Sharp has worked extensively as a visual artist, graphic and audiovisual designer, and film actor/director. He holds two university degrees from Colombia in Industrial Relations and Film/Television Production. Influenced by artists Joan Miró and Wassily Kandinsky, he prefers breathing life into his works at night, finding that the eve-
Leyhbert was honored in 2017 to have been chosen from among San Antonio’s artistic community to commission the official 2017 painting for the U.S. Military Veterans Parade Association. Additionally, he portrayed a supporting character in the movie “Who am I?”, soon to be released in theaters throughout Texas. Leyhbert has also worked extensively as a leading actor in a variety of projects in both Texas and Colombia, including live theater productions, independent short films, theme parks, and private performances. In addition to his professional work, he has taught acting and related classes in both Colombia and in the United States. He has worked as a technical director for different conventions, political events, and business conferences in the United States, having permitted him the unique opportunity to establish relationships with representatives of the federal government, foreign & local leaders. To learn more about Mr. Sharp and his work, or to view samples of his original artwork, visit his website at www.millanart.com.
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Parade 7:42 p.m.
VANGUARD V-1 Motorcycles V-2 Banner V-3 Marching V-4 Band V-5 Vehicle V-6 Marching V-7 Vehicle V-8 Vehicle/Trailer V-9 Vehicle V-10 Marching V-11 Band V-12 Vehicle V-13 Vehicle V-14 A Vehicle/Trailer V-14 B Vehicle/Trailer V-14 C Vehicle/Trailer V-14 D Vehicle/Trailer V-15 Balloon V-16 Vehicle V-17 Vehicle *** Alzafar
SAPD Traffic Unit Brackenridge JROTC Brackenridge Color Guard St. John Paul II High School Band - Corpus Christi, TX Military Order of the Purple Heart Guardians of the Children DLIELC Defense Language Institute Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association Alamo Chapter Air Force Association Fin Angler Foundation St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Armed Forces Parade Association Armed Forces Parade Association Alzafar Shrine Alzafar Shrine Alzafar Shrine Alzafar Shrine Macy’s San Antonio Waste Management Toyota Trucks (2) NEMNUF Clowns will roam the parade
SECTION A A-1 Motorcycles A-2 Vehicle A-3 Marching A-4 Banner A-5 Marching A-6 Walkers A-7 Band A-8 Marching A-9 Banner A-10 Carriage A-11 Banner A-12 Firetruck A-13 Band A-14 Banner A-15 Carriage A-16 Banner A-17 Carriage A-18 Banner A-19 Carriage A-20 Band A-21 Banner A-22 Carriage A-23 Banner A-24 Carriage A-25 Band A-26 Float A-27 Banner/Vehicles A-28 Mini Float/Walkers A-29 Band A-30 Float
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SAPD Traffic Motor Unit SAPD - Fiesta Events Commander - Deputy Chief Jimmy Reyes Torch Unit Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Theme Banner Lackland Air Force Base Color Guard Fiesta Flambeau® Association Flags (70) - Sam Houston High School JROTC & Providence High School University of Texas Longhorn Band Texas Alpha Phi Omega - Austin, TX San Antonio Police Department Chief Police Chief William McManus San Antonio Fire Department Chief Chief Charles N. Hood Band of the West Fiesta Military Coordinator LTG Steven L. Kwast - US Air Force San Antonio Mayor Mayor Ron Nirenberg Fiesta San Antonio Commission President President Bill Mitchell Karnes City High School Band - Karnes City, TX Battle of Flowers President President Rhonda Kolm Calvert Order of the Cascaron Honorees Margo Uriegas, Maria Ramirez, Fr. David Garcia Legacy High School Band - Southwest ISD The Texas Cavaliers - King Antonio XCVI (96) Richard Sparr Toyota Trucks (2) Toyota Float/Walkers Harlandale High School Band Fiesta San Antonio Commission - Miss Fiesta /Other Local Royalty/Out of State Royalty ****Subject to Change
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A-31 Band A-32 A Float A-32 B Float A-33 Band A-34 Marching A-35 Float
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Medina Valley High School Panther Marching Band - Castroville, TX City of McAllen Holiday Night Parade- McAllen, TX City of McAllen Holiday Night Parade - McAllen, TX Fox Tech High School Band Fox Tech Legacy Alumni Association United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc.
SECTION B B-1 Marching B-2 Vehicles B-3 Banner B-4 Walkers B-5 Walkers B-6 Dance B-7 Carriage B-8 Band B-9 Banner B-10 Float B-11 Band B-12 Dance B-13 Pep B-14 Banner B- 15 Carriage B-16 Float B-17 Banner B-18 Band B-19 Dance B-20 Cheer B-21 Banner B-22 Float B-23 Banner B-24 Float B-25 Band B-26 Military Jeeps B-27 Vehicle B-28 Walkers B-29 Dance B-30 Walkers B-31 Float B-32 Band B-33 Dance B-34 Pep B-35 Carriage B-36 Banner B-37 Float B-38 Carriage B-39 Float B-40 Carriage B-41 Band
Torch Unit Toyota Trucks (2) Frost Bank Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Letters - Frost Bank 50 State Flags - Girl’s, Inc. Destino DanZarr Performance Group Philippine Women of America Colquitt High School Band - Norman Park , GA Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Grand Marshal - H-E-B. H-E-B. G.W. Brackenridge High School Band G.W. Brackenridge High School Purple Jackets G.W. Brackenridge High School Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Honorary Grand Marshal - Bill Miller BBQ Balous Miller and wife Julie Miller Bill Miller BBQ Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association’s President Honor Band Sam Houston High School Band Sam Houston High School Twisters Sam Houston High School Cheerleaders Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association President Fiesta Flambeau® Parade President - Bonnie Carrisal & Family Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Sponsor - SAS SAS McDade Mighty Marching Bulldogs High School Band - McDade, TX Military Ambassadors 960th Cyberspace Operation Group 960th Cyberspace Operation Group Las Charangas de San Antonio United States Navy United States Navy Luther Burbank High School Band Luther Burbank High School Dance Team Luther Burbank High School Orange Jackets Queen of Soul - Malia Martinez Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Charitable Corporation Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Charitable Corporation - Torchy/ Library SA Reads International Black & White Ball, Inc. Texas A&M University San Antonio San Antonio River Walk Association Somerset High School Band - Somerset, TX
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Torch Unit Toyota Trucks (2) Phillis Wheatly Purple Explosion High School Band - Houston, TX
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April 28, 2018 C-4 Balloon C-5 Band C-6 Banner C-7 Float C-8 Carriage C-9 Marching C-10 Float C-11 Banner C-12 Float C-13 Banner C-14 Band C-15 Float C-16 Dance C-17 Vehicle C-18 Band C-19 Dance C-20 Pep C-21 Cheer C-22 Carriage C-23 March/Truck/Trailer C-24 Band C-25 Dance C-26 Cheer C-27 Carriage C-28 Float C-29 Carriage C-30 Banner C-31 Float C-32 Marching C-33 Float C-34 Band C-35 Float C-36 Band C-37 Float C-38 Band C-39 Float C-40 Walkers C-41 Float/Band C-42 --- C-43 Band C-44 Float C-45 Equestrian C-46 Pooper Scoopers C-47 Float C-48 Walkers C-49 Float
Vanguard 7:20 p.m.
Parade 7:42 p.m.
Tricentennial 323rd “Fort Sam’s Own” Army Band Magik Theatre Magik Theatre DisABILITYsa Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation - Rey Feo LXX - Ken Flores Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation - Consejos Gonzaba Medical Group - First Aid Stations La Reina de la Feria de las Flores - Ariana Flores Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Sponsor - Ewald Kubota Tractors Hempfield Area Spartan High School Band - Greensburg, PA A.U.D.E.A Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones Local Crawler Edison High School Golden Bear Band Edison High School Golden Girls Dance Team Edison High School Honey Bears Edison High School Varsity Cheerleaders San Antonio Conservation Society Las Monas Hillcrest High School Band - Orlando, FL Hillcrest High School Dance Team - Orlando, FL Hillcrest High School Majorettes - Orlando, FL Salon Diva Lo Bello Women’s Association State Association of Texas Pioneers O’Reily’s Auto Parts O’Reily’s Auto Parts National Association of Letter Carriers San Antonio Zulu Association Thomas Jefferson High School Band Chick-fil-A Central Medical Magnet High School - Beaumont, TX Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Eufaula High School Band - Eufaula, AL San Antonio Lutheran Coronation Our Lady of the Lake University Our Lady of the Lake University --University of Texas San Antonio Band University of Texas San Antonio La Michocana Meat Market Pooper Scooper Unit La Michocana Meat Market University of Health Systems University of Health Systems
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Marching Vehicle Float Dance Vehicle Float Band Dance Float Float
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D-11 Balloon D-12 Float D-13 Float D-14 Float D-15 Dance D-16 Float D-17 Band D-18 Dance D-19 Pep D-20 Cheer D-21 Float D-22 Float D-23 Band D-24 Dance D-25 Walkers D-26 Float D-27 Band/Stand D-28 Dance D-29 --- D-30 Walkers D-31 Float D-32 Float/walkers D-33 Firetruck/Walkers D-34 Vehicle/Dance D-35 Banner D-36 Walkers/Float D-37 Band D-38 Float D-39 Band D-40 Dance D-41 Float
Parade 7:42 p.m.
KSAT Balloon Danzavida De San Antonio Dance Company Miss Reina Latina Scholarship Guadalupe Agriculture Fair Queens - Marion, TX Samba Vida Dance and Drum Comal County Fair Association - New Braunfels, TX McCollum High School Band McCollum High School Dance Group McCollum High School Rangleretts McCollum High School Spirit Group Image Dance Company Texas Citrus Festival - Mission, TX Memorial Minutemen High School Band Memorial High School Starlettes Dance Team City Public Services (CPS) Floresville Peanut Festival - Floresville, TX Gulf Coast High School Band - Naples, FL Gulf Coast High School Dance Team - Naples, FL --Ballet Folklorico Festival Ballet Folklorico Festival Papa Grande Gourmet Foods Moonstruck Foundation/Lulac State Director Kazamba Dance and Drum Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association Sponsor Two Men and a Truck Pride San Antonio, Inc. Steven F Austin High School Band - Houston, TX Miss Cibolo - Cibolo, TX Highlands High School Band Highlands High School Brigade San Antonio Zoo
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The Fiesta Flambeau® Night Parade is nationally known as “America’s Largest Illuminated Night Parade”. This spectacular nighttime parade annually attracts more than half a million street spectators and continues to grow each year. The parade is considered the premier event of the 11 days of Fiesta San Antonio. The idea of this illuminated night parade was the brainchild of Reynolds Andricks who was a long time Fiesta entrepreneur. In 1948 he recommended that a ‘new’ parade take place at night and that it be called Fiesta Flambeau®. Taking the inspiration from the night parades of Mardi Gras in New Orleans he believed, with help, he could create a unique event in San Antonio. He contacted William Petmecky from the Texas hill country of Fredericksburg. Mr. Petmecky was widely recognized as a ‘Festival Impresario’. He became nationally known as a creator of folk festivals and was very delighted when asked to help create Fiesta’s first illuminated night parade. It was decided that the most effective way to light the parade route was to have torch brigades. Each brigade consisted of four men carrying five-foot poles with lighted flares attached. These flares are similar to those used by police as warning devices at accident scenes. The torch units marched at intervals between each ten parade entries, lighting the evening for all to see. Bands attached flashlights to their instruments and floats lit themselves up in whatever unique fashion the designer created. Mr. Andricks did not want his parade to look like troops marching to war. He wanted a
variety of entries and variety of colors. He wanted fun and got it. First the Alzafar Shriners came in with their fez-topped band and a group of their famed trick cyclists. Next, he solicited commercial firms to join – they could afford fancy floats. He convinced them that the visibility of the Flambeau Parade would be good for business. Soon, civil clubs and social clubs became a part of Flambeau. These groups were intrigued by Mr. Andricks’ idea to stage “a parade of nations where Americans who have pride in their heritage, have an opportunity to build a float (emblematic) of their country”. As an alumnus of the University of Texas, he saw to it that the 350-piece University of Texas Longhorn Band led his Flambeau Parade and that has now become an annual tradition. This Association is very committed and dedicated in continuing to make the Flambeau Parade a unique Fiesta event. In 1996, with the help of the Boy Scouts of America, the Association introduced propane torches to replace the flare-style torches. These propane torches are seen in two other parades in the United States, the St. Paul Winter Carnival and the San Francisco Chinese New Year’s Parade. Another tradition established was to have the Fire Fighters Association (as a group) carrying propane torches at the beginning of the parade – one for every year of Flambeau’s existence. The firefighters have since turned in their torches and now carry the fifty state flags of our nation. It was also in 1996 that the Flambeau Parade broke a record of having over half a million street spectators. This record continues year after year.
The Fiesta Flambeau® parade is now 70 years young. Here are a 20 “Three Centuries-One City”
Reynolds Andricks, founder of Fiesta Flambeau®.
Joskes of Texas Department Store float.
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America float. Fred Staffel Feed Company float.
ROTC cadets carry torch sparklers to light the way for marchers.
Decorated convertibles going west on E. Houston Street.
few photos from the very first Flambeau Parade, April 28, 1948. “Three Centuries-One City”
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