Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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🌺 Fiesta on the River
This 1976 KPRC-TV clip shows First Lady Betty Ford leading the Fiesta San Antonio River Parade during her first trip to Texas. Despite the weather, crowds gathered along the River Walk to welcome her.

Fiesta traces its roots to 1891 and the Battle of Flowers Parade, now a citywide celebration of San Antonio’s rich cultures. With Fiesta starting today, we’re revisiting this vibrant moment from its history.

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