Battle of Flowers, Fiesta Flambeau parades canceled for 2021 due to COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO โ The Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades have been canceled in 2021 due to concerns over COVID-19, parade officials announced Monday. The cancellations come on the same day that Fiesta San Antonio officials announced that other Fiesta 2021 events are being postponed until June. You may request a refund of the ticket price to the Fiesta Flambeauยฎ Parade online beginning Feb. 15. This year would have been the 73rd year that the Fiesta Flambeau Parade would have lighted up the streets of the Alamo city. Fiesta Flambeau Parade officials said they are looking forward to the 2022 parade, which is scheduled for April 9.
Announcement on Fiesta plans, medals expected by the Fiesta Commission next week
SAN ANTONIO โ If Fiesta Medals are your thing, expect to see many repeats from 2020, as many organizations and nonprofits remain frugal during the COVID-19 pandemic. โItโs a big loss for San Antonio. Hansen said even if Fiesta 2021 were to be delayed until later in the year, Oyster Bake is not something the universityโs organization can pull off this year. Even the tradition of medals is on hold, with many nonprofits, like Flambeau Parade, reusing the same medals from last year. The plan is to have the traditional weigh-in for Fiesta medals, with the hope that it encourages the city to support nonprofits.
Fiesta San Antonio Commission working with public health expert in planning for 2021 celebration
SAN ANTONIO โ The Fiesta San Antonio Commission said it will be working with a public health expert as the organization moves forward with plans to host Fiesta 2021, currently set for April 15-25. โThe safety of attendees, volunteers and staff are an important prerequisite.โMakary has assisted H-E-B and the San Antonio Spurs with their decision making to address COVID-19 related issues, according to the organization. 1 priority, which is why the Fiesta San Antonio Commission sought the expert advice from Dr. Makary,โ the organization said in a released statement. โIn consultation with city of San Antonio and Metro Health officials and Dr. Makary, the commissionโs goal is to provide its PMOs support to assist them in their decision-making process. RELATED: Fiesta San Antonio on schedule for 2021, but only if residents โdo their part,โ officials say
Fiesta San Antonio on schedule for 2021, but only if residents โdo their part,' officials say
SAN ANTONIO โ The Fiesta 2021 celebration is only six months away, but the commission says it needs the publicโs help to make it happen. Fiesta San Antonio took to social media Thursday, urging San Antonians to follow the health guidelines put in place to help lessen the spread of the virus. โ โ Together, we can do our part now so we can have a safe 2021 Fiesta! Fiesta San Antonio is an 11-day party which generates more than $340 million in economic impact to the community. RELATED: Fiesta San Antonio canceled in 2020, officials announce
You can still get your Fiesta fix at the Castle Hills Fiesta drive-thru event on Saturday
CASTLE HILLS โ With Fiesta canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are taking it upon themselves to keep the tradition alive while also helping others. On Saturday, San Antonians will have to chance to get a Fiesta medal and help local families while taking part in Fiesta Castle Hills. The event begins at 9 a.m. to noon at the Commons of Castle Hills off of Lemonwood Drive. The 2020 medals will be priced at $5 each and past medals will be $1 each. RELATED: Fiesta San Antonio canceled in 2020, officials announce
Fiesta encouraging nonprofits to honor 2020 tickets for 2021 events
Fiesta San Antonio said, We are encouraging the Fiesta nonprofits to honor 2020 tickets in 2021, but its up to each organization to decide.More than 100 nonprofit organizations hold events throughout Fiesta to raise money. A spokesperson said ticket holders should contact the organization directly for more information about refunds or transfers to 2021 events. Fiesta San Antonio on Friday announced that it will cancel 2020s plans entirely. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said it was a necessary decision.I know San Antonians will be ready to make Fiesta 2021 the best ever, he Tweeted. Fiesta San Antonio, the citys biggest annual event, generates more than $340 million in economic impact to the community.
Fiesta San Antonio canceled for 2020 because of coronavirus
San Antonios historic Market Square during Fiesta San Antonio. Getty Images/iStock PhotoFiesta San Antonio was canceled Friday as the number of people infected with the coronavirus continues to surge in Texas, festival organizers said. We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic is not likely to subside sufficiently at any time in 2020," event organizers said in a written statement. My calendar is marked for April 15-25, 2021, when we will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the first Fiesta," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg in a tweet. "I know San Antonians will be ready to make Fiesta 2021 the best ever.
Fiesta San Antonio canceled in 2020, officials announce
SAN ANTONIO Fiesta San Antonio is canceled for 2020 after being pushed back to November from the originally scheduled dates in April. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce Fiesta San Antonio will not take place in 2020, officials said in a Facebook post. #FiestaSanAntonio #Fiesta2021 Posted by Fiesta San Antonio on Friday, July 10, 2020Fiesta San Antonio, the citys biggest annual event, is an 11-day party which generates more than $340 million in economic impact to the community. San Antonio city officials announced March 13 that Fiesta would be postponed due the coronavirus pandemic and moved to Nov. 5-15. Since its introduction in 1891, Fiesta has been celebrated every year except 1918 during World War I and 1942-1945 during World War II, according to the Fiesta Commission.