SAN ANTONIO – Watch all live Battle of Flowers Parade coverage on the KSAT+ page.
The Battle of Flowers Parade, Fiesta’s founding event, will wind through the streets of downtown San Antonio on Friday, April 26.
KSAT will have pre-parade coverage starting at 9 a.m. with GMSA @ 9, followed by a pre-show and parade coverage starting at 10 a.m. The vanguard kicks off at 9:55 a.m. with the parade starting at 10:30 a.m.
You can watch KSAT’s live coverage on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com, or in the video player at the top of this article.
KSAT will also have a live feed from a barge so viewers can have a prime view of Fiesta fans along the parade route.
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The Battle of Flowers parade is the nation’s second oldest parade and the only parade in the United States produced entirely by women, and all of them are volunteers. This year’s theme is “Viva Amor 2024.”
San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper was selected as the grand marshal for the 133rd Battle of Flowers Parade.
This year’s 2.6-mile route will follow the same path as last year. The parade steps off on North Main Street near San Antonio College. It will travel on Lexington Avenue, North St Mary’s Street, Brooklyn Avenue, Avenue E, Houston Street, Alamo Plaza, Commerce Street and Santa Rosa where it will end near West Martin Street.
If you’re interested in attending, KSAT will host a watch party along the route for Insiders. KSAT Insiders can also win the best seats in the house and a chance to ride on a float.
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The first Battle of Flowers Parade took place in 1891 by a group of San Antonio residents looking to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. There were horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers.
For more information on the parade, click here.
Of course, there are plenty of festivities to choose from. KSAT already has a list of the major Fiesta parades and when they will take place, including the events that will be televised on KSAT 12 and livestreamed online and on the free KSAT app.
Also, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Fiesta, including parade routes, day-of events and food by the numbers.
Check out the weather forecast from the KSAT meteorologists before you head out to Fiesta events so you can dress accordingly. Make sure to post your images and videos on KSAT Connect!
Watch Fiesta coverage live on KSAT
KSAT will offer live coverage for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events.
Here’s when you can watch them on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com:
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Friday, April 19: Oyster Bake at St Mary’s University, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
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Monday, April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Texas Cavaliers Military Pre-Party. Watch parade coverage from 7-9 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade Afterparty from 9-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
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Tuesday, April 23: NIOSA, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus
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Friday, April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade, coverage starts at 10 a.m. with a pre-parade special. Watch parade coverage from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
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Saturday, April 27: King William Fair and Parade, 9-10:30 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
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Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Pooch Parade at Heights Pool in Alamo Heights, 9-10 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
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Saturday, April 27: Texas Eats Fiesta Special, 6-7 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
Get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free here.
This is just a partial list. As Fiesta gets closer, we will update our plans which may include covering even more events live.
Stay tuned!
Here are links to the complete list of day-of events for Fiesta 2024:
Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page. You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters.
Party with KSAT 🎉
We want our KSAT Insiders to join us for all the fun!
KSAT will have Fiesta parties at the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Tickets are on sale now!
Here’s what’s included with your purchase:
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Admission to the exclusive KSAT party.
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Access to on-site portable restrooms.
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Assigned grandstand seating to view the parade.
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2 tacos and 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
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Access to the cash bar.
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A chance to mingle with neighbors and your favorite KSAT weather and news peeps.
You could also have the chance to be on TV during our live broadcast of the parades.
Click here to read more about buying a ticket, and watch the video below to see 2023′s big KSAT Insiders parties.
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