The Battle of Flowers Association hosts some of our city’s most culturally vibrant events during Fiesta San Antonio and beyond. Our namesake Fiesta parade, long-running Band Festival, and competitive Oratorical Contest are just a few of our uniquely educational and celebratory events in San Antonio. Through these initiatives and others, our mission-focused work supports students, educators, and schools across Texas, providing opportunities for them to earn recognition and prize monies for excellence. Year-round events in San Antonio offer countless opportunities for everyone to join in the celebration.
The Battle of Flowers Parade started it all. As the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio, it attracts more than 350,000 spectators from around the nation.
For one night only, more than 3,000 students from area high school bands join together for an amazing performance.
Since 1926, the Battle of Flowers has brought college students together to tell the story of Texas and Texans at the second-oldest collegiate forensics contest in the United States. Each year, the contest centers around a new theme drawn from Texas history, highlighting significant events, people, and ideals. Contestants are required to deliver original, historically accurate speeches from memory.
First Place Prize – $12,000
This annual art competition provides an opportunity for San Antonio and surrounding area high school students to design the cover of this year’s Battle of Flowers souvenir program. The program is distributed to 15,000 spectators, businesses, and supporters across the San Antonio area at Battle of Flowers events.
This annual contest provides 7th grade San Antonio students a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the interesting historical events, people, and stories that have shaped the history of Texas.
The Battle of Flowers Association has created a traveling float that gives Fiesta fans the opportunity to start celebrating the Battle of Flowers Parade early!
