Description: This medal is from the Alamo Area Council. They are given to participants of the San Antonio !Viva Fiesta! Festival, held yearly. The local council (AAC) is part of the festival every year. This scouting medal is from the 2016 festival. "Unified Focus on Youth" is written on the medal. !Viva Fiesta! The First Battle of FlowersBy 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.Fiesta becomes a San Antonio traditionThe Battle of Flowers was an immediate success. Within a few years, more events were taking place on or near April 21—a carnival, balls and coronations of “royalty.” The Fiesta tradition had been born. Other early events included street dancing, children’s festivals, a Trades Display Parade and an orphans party. Fiesta has taken place every year except for 1918 during World War I and 1942 through 1945. The Texas Cavaliers River ParadeFor years King Antonio had no set tradition for his official arrival at Fiesta. He used planes, trains and automobiles. When the Works Progress Administration completed improvements to the San Antonio River in 1941, the Cavaliers decided to introduce the king in a river parade—the first event to take place on the river after the improvements. Today the River Parade is one of the few in the nation in which the floats really do float. About 250,000 people line the banks to enjoy the event. The Fiesta Flambeau ParadeThe Fiesta Flambeau Parade began in 1948. The parade’s name comes from the French word for a candlestick or torch. In the event’s early years, four-man brigades marched between the other units, carrying torches on five-foot poles. Today Boy Scouts carry safety flares. All the floats in the Flambeau Parade are lighted. Viva Fiesta!For well over a century, Fiesta® San Antonio has offered fun for all ages. From parades to carnival rides, there’s something for everyone. So, bring the whole family. Fiesta® San Antonio is waiting for you! Non-smoking home. Mint. Note: Pictured is the actual item you will receive, no stock images were used.
Price: 9.49 USD
Location: Voorhees, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-10-13T20:28:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Organization: Boy Scouts
Year: 2016
