San Antonio's Battle of Flowers Parade to Announce 2026 Grand Marshal

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The organizers of the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio, Texas are set to announce the grand marshal for the 2026 edition of the event on Thursday morning at the San Antonio Zoo. The grand marshal will lead the parade, which is scheduled for April 24th and will feature the theme "From Pages to Possibilities" celebrating storytelling, imagination, and the magic of books.

Why it matters

The Battle of Flowers Parade is a longstanding San Antonio tradition dating back to 1891, making it one of the oldest and largest parades in the United States. The grand marshal selection is an important part of the parade's festivities, with the chosen individual leading the procession and serving as a representative of the event's theme and spirit.

The details

The announcement of the 2026 Battle of Flowers Parade grand marshal is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5th at the San Antonio Zoo. The event will be livestreamed, though delays are possible. KSAT, the official Fiesta broadcast partner, will air the parade live on television, online, and through their KSAT Plus streaming platform.

• The 2026 Battle of Flowers Parade grand marshal will be announced on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
• The Battle of Flowers Parade is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 24th, 2026 with a step-off time of 9:55 a.m.

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