Fiesta Flambeau Parade

Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Join us May 3, 2025, for America’s Largest Illuminated Night Parade in the US, the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade in beautiful downtown San Antonio!

The idea of a lighted parade, was the brainchild of civil engineer Reynolds Andricks. ‘Flambeau’ is a French word meaning a tall candlestick or burning torch.

Each year, the Fiesta Flambeau Parade has a specific theme that guides the designs of floats and performances. This year’s theme celebrates Texas’ rich and diverse array of offerings such as art events, cultural arts, landmarks, or culinary arts, “Deep in the Arts of Texas.”

Our premier band,The University of Texas Longhorn Band has led the Fiesta Flambeau Parade for 77 years The parade makes its way through the charming and historic downtown area, drawing in over 800,000 excited spectators along its 3.1-mile route.

Furthermore, the event is broadcast and livestreamed, captivating an audience of more than 1.5 million viewers around the globe on KSAT.com. The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade, has been named “Best Parade in the World” by the International Festivals and Events Association, and “Best in Texas” by the Texas Festivals and Events Association.

The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc.’s mission statement is to plan, organize, produce, and stage the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade annually during Fiesta® San Antonio. The Association shall do so to enhance the celebration for the San Antonio community and its visitors. It is a non-profit organization with 75 members and more than 300 volunteers.

Flambeau supports a variety of events around Texas like Laredo’s Washington Birthday Celebration and McAllen’s Holiday Parade Mascot “Torchy” is our official mascot. Torchy is a year-round parade symbol spreading goodwill and cheer as well as representing the Association’s charitable foundation, encouraging reading, literacy and education by visiting elementary schools.

This year, Torchy has a new coloring book in English and Spanish The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade is the premier event of the 11 days of Fiesta San Antonio.

Ticket Information:

Ticket prices are $30-40.00. Bleacher seat tickets will be sold online at www.flambeau.org.

Please check our Facebook page for ticket sale announcement Fiesta Flambeau Parade or our website www.flambeau.org for ticket sale announcements.

Fiesta Flambeau does not sell street chairs. All ticket sales will be final- No Refunds.

For more information, visit www.flambeau.org Tune in to KSAT 12 or KSAT.com for live coverage.

Parade Times:
7:15 pm Vanguard 7:45 Main Parade