It's peak Fiesta season: Here's your parade guide

Here's what to know before you go.

Start times

⏰ The Battle of Flowers vanguard begins at 9:55am, with the parade stepping off at 10:30am. The Fiesta Flambeau vanguard begins at 7:15pm, followed by the parade at 7:45pm.

How to watch

🎟️ Buying a ticket guarantees you a seat and supports each parade's nonprofits, but you can watch for free from anywhere along the route.

• Battle of Flowers tickets start at $33. For Fiesta Flambeau, tickets range from $31.50 to $41.50. Both can be purchased online.
• KSAT will stream both parades, starting at 10am and 7pm, respectively.

How to get there

🚌 VIA Metropolitan Transit is offering park and ride service for $1.30 each way from Crossroads and the Walmart at Brooks to Convention Way Drive for both parades and other Fiesta events.

• Street parking and paid lots are also available around the route if you prefer to drive, and ride-hailing is another easy option for getting downtown.

What we're watching

☀️ This week's rain has mostly cleared out, but humidity will stick around and push up the heat index.

• Expect heat indices in the mid- to high-90s on Friday and Saturday.
• The National Weather Service recommends staying hydrated and taking breaks as needed.

What's next

🥳 The party doesn't stop when the parades end. For many, the post–Battle of Flowers pilgrimage to the Bonham Exchange is a Fiesta tradition (doors open at 11am).

• Viva Pearl has emerged as a family-friendly post-parade event in recent years, with vendors and live music, 4–9pm.
• And with Fiesta in full swing, expect plenty more events and celebrations across the city Saturday night.