Fiesta Player '08

Fiesta Challenge 10

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:46:30 -0700

What are the titles of at least five Fiesta Queens?

Fiesta Pooch Parade 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:52:17 -0700

The 10th Annual San Antonio Fiesta Pooch Parade attracts countless dogs and dog lovers. BILLY CALZADA / EXPRESS-NEWS

Families reserve seats early for Flambeau Parade

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:01:03 -0700

Families reserve seats early for Flambeau Parade

Battle of Flowers Parade 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Everyone loves a good beat, especially at this venerable Fiesta event.

Neighbors upset about carnival move

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:17:58 -0700

Neighbors upset about carnival move

Recipe for the Battle of Flowers Parade

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:11:43 -0700

Recipe for the Battle of Flowers Parade

Fiesta Challenge 9

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:17:37 -0700

How did the first Battle of Flowers start?

A Fiesta band stand

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Somerset High School Band performed at the Battle of Flowers Band Festival and wanted to prove it's worth after winning a couple UIL contests recently.

Fiesta Challenge 8

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:59:27 -0700

At what Fiesta event would you find 'Maria's Tortillas?'

Meet the barkers

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:01:32 -0700

Get a feel for the food and the fun of NIOSA with the help of barkers who beckon you toward their food booths. Video by Kin Man Hui - kmhui@express-news.net

Fiesta Challenge 7

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:48:27 -0700

Which parades do Fiesta organizers call the "Big Three?"

A visit to Cornyation 2008

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:26:50 -0700

Hear and see what Cornyation is all about. Video by Kin Man Hui - kmhui@express-news.net

Fiesta favorite NIOSA about tradition for many

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:07:43 -0700

NIOSA kicks off downtown

Fiesta Challenge 6

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:58:53 -0700

What do people throw at Cornyation?

Fiesta Challenge 5

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:36:49 -0700

What does the acronym 'NIOSA' stand for?

Flamboyant for Fiesta

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Michele Moad-Hageman went on a quest to create a truly flamboyant hat for the Fiesta Hat Contest hosted by the Woman's Club of San Antonio.

Sticky Wickets

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

People had old-fashioned fun Sunday at the Sticky Wickets Croquet Tournament. The proceeds benefit the programs of the Blessed Sacrament Academy.

Underage drinking being monitored during Fiesta

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:41:33 -0700

Underage drinking being monitored during Fiesta

Rey Feo returns to his roots

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:41:17 -0700

The Piñatas in the Barrio Feista 2008 event saw El Rey Feo, Fernando Reyes, returning to his roots. BILLY CALZADA / EXPRESS-NEWS

Oyster Bake festivities continue

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:18:35 -0700

Oyster Bake festivities continue

Fiesta Challenge 4

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Which of the following can you eat at Fiesta: charreada, anticucho or guitaron?

Fiesta Challenge 3

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0700

What do they play at the Sticky Wickets tournament?

WEBB Party 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:05:59 -0700

Michael Quintanilla, your S.A. Life of the Party, goes to the San Antonio AIDS Foundation's WEBB Party.

"Medal Mania"

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:04:34 -0700

Watch the action of medal and pin trading at the 2008 Fiesta opening celebration. Video by Kin Man Hui.

Fiesta Challenge 2

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:53:54 -0700

Who were King Cotton, Selamat and Omala?

A chat with El Rey Feo

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:49:03 -0700

S.A. Life of the Party's Michael Quintanilla talks with El Rey Feo

Fiesta Challenge 1

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Who is El Rey Feo?

Fiesta Cascarones

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:24:30 -0700

Cascarones are a potent symbol of Fiesta San Antonio. Their colorful confetti filling will litter the streets for the next 10 days. The Express-News attempts to answer some of the questions about cascarones. BILLY CALZADA / EXPRESS-NEWS

Flower making magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Seven ladies, eight weeks, 10,000 flowers: All for ONE Battle of Flowers Parade. The major Fiesta event simply couldn't go on without the flower makers of Fiesta Floral.

Crashing the Fiesta ticket line

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:57:41 -0700

Michael Quintanilla and S.A. Life of the Party get Fiesta 2008 off to a super start by crashing the Fiesta ticket line in late March!

Fiesta tickets go on sale today

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:06:38 -0700

People started lining up for on Wednesday

2007 Fiesta Pooch Parade

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Dogs and owners don costumes to participate in the 2007 Fiesta Pooch Parade.

Making Maria's Tortillas at NIOSA

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

S.A. Life of the Party Michael Quintanilla makes the famous Maria's Tortillas.

Fiesta Battle of Flowers Band Festival

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

The pageantry, music and pomp of the annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival at Alamo Stadium on April 26, 2007.

Crashing Cornyation '07

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Michael Quintanilla and S.A. Life of the Party gets backstage and onstage at Fiesta's Cornyation '07.

Crashing the hat contest

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Michael Quintanilla -- the S.A. Life of the Party -- crashes the Women's Club of San Antonio's annual Fiesta Hat Contest.

In the pool with El Rey Fido

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Michael Quintanilla and S.A. Life of the Party open Fiesta 2007 by hanging out with El Rey Fido in his pool.

Fiesta 2007 Opening Ceremeony

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Fiesta royalty, dignitaries and lovers of fun gather in Alamo Plaza to kick off Fiesta 2007.

Making the flowers in the Battle of Flowers

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700

S.A. Life of the Party's Michael Quintanilla goes to where they make the crepe paper flowers that appear on the floats in the Battle of Flowers Parade.

Fiesta: Teen queen coronation

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Bree MuckLeroy, 18, was coronated 2007 Fiesta Teen Queen on Sunday, April 22 at the San Pedro Playhouse. The Woman's Club of San Antonio organizes the event, and the court is made of children and grandchildren of club members.

Fiesta: UIW Cutting-Edge Fashion Show

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Fashion design students from the University of the Incarnate Word displayed their work on Monday at the Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show.