Fiesta San Antonio Trivia

Fiesta San Antonio is a celebration rooted in storytelling, honoring Texas heroes through parades and royalty. Originating in 1891 with the Battle of Flowers Parade, it has evolved to include various events like the River Parade and Fiesta Flambo. The festival supports nonprofits and features unique traditions like Fiesta medals. Each year, royalty is crowned to support charitable causes, and the event is a major fundraiser for many organizations.

What year did the Battle of Flowers Parade, the root of Fiesta San Antonio, first take place?

• 1891

• 1881

• 1901

• 1911

Who were the early unofficial kings of Fiesta given creative names like King Camot and King Omala?

• Local politicians

• Early settlers

• Spring Carnival participants

• Fiesta organizers

What is the role of the Order of the Alamo in Fiesta?

• Organizing parades

• Designing medals

• Selecting a queen and her court

• Managing finances

When did the Texas Cavaliers introduce King Antonio, the first official Fiesta King?

• 1926

• 1927

• 1941

• 1936

What inspired the Texas Cavaliers to start the River Parade in 1941?

• The canals of Venice

• The floating gardens of Mexico City

• The rivers of Paris

• The lakes of Switzerland

What is Fiesta Flambo known for?

• Being the largest illuminated night parade

• Being the shortest parade

• Being the largest day parade

• Being the oldest parade

How does the Fiesta Commission ensure that the money raised by organizations is used properly?

• By reviewing tax records every five years

• By holding public meetings

• Through annual audits

• By conducting monthly reviews

What year did King Antonio start giving coins to children at events?

• 1976

• 1956

• 1946

• 1966

Who typically designs the custom Fiesta medals?

• Monarch Trophy artists

• Fiesta organizers

• School students

• Local artists

What is the theme of Fiesta San Antonio?

• Fiesta for All

• Fiesta for Fun

• Fiesta for Charity

• Fiesta for History