Fiesta Time

Battle of the Flowers - aka Fiesta
History of Battle of the Flowers:

By 1890, San Antonio, Texas, was a thriving trade center with population of 38,000. In 1891 a group of citizens decided to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto with a Battle of Flowers.

The first parade had horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers. The Belknap Rifles represented the military. The participants pelted each other with blossoms.

The Battle of Flowers Parade is the only one in the country to be planned and directed completely by women. Today it’s the largest parade in Fiesta. It’s second in size nationally only to the Tournament of Roses Parade.

William's school had a "Fiesta Party".
It was so FUN! Lots of games, food, music, etc.

William at the music table

"Confetti eggs"
Eggs filled with confetti- the kids LOVED this. They would find a classmate,
teacher, parent, anyone they knew and would "crack" the egg
over their head leaving them with confetti filled hair.

William, Brenden and Annabel

Classmates- Reid, Ryan and William

Annabel had a blast cracking the eggs.

William found Mrs. Swift (his teacher) to bless her with confetti hair

Face Painting- William asked for a rainbow
I was shocked that both kids wanted to do have their face painted.
They usually shy away from this.

Annabel- purple flower of course!
It was a blast! But boy were we tired and hot after.
We ALL took great naps.