Battle of Flowers Association

The ⁠​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​​⁠Battle of Flowers Association has run its parade since 1891, making it the oldest event of Fiesta San Antonio, and it rolls through downtown on the Friday of Fiesta week. The group also stages a high school band festival at the Alamodome the night before, plus student oratory and art contests through the spring.