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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:39:58 GMT -5
The Battle of Flowers parade was started back in 1891 to commemorate the heroes of the Alamo. This year's parade, held on Friday, April 27, 2012, was viewed by around 350,000 people.  Police honor guard kicks off the parade. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:40:31 GMT -5
 The US Army Band. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:41:28 GMT -5
 The Aggies band. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:42:10 GMT -5
 Seems there were a lot more equestrian units this year than in parades past. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:42:45 GMT -5
 The Air Force Band. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:43:26 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:44:11 GMT -5
 Here come the Fiesta princesses. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:45:21 GMT -5
 A favorite crowd chant at the Battle of Flower parade is "Show us your shoes", or in this case, boots. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:46:05 GMT -5
 Charro riders. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:46:43 GMT -5
 Some of the Fiesta Royal Court. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:47:32 GMT -5
 Lee Spencer White and her daughter in the Alamo Descendants entry in the parade. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:48:16 GMT -5
 Cheerleaders. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:48:56 GMT -5
 Some Alamo-related float. There's Travis, and Crockett, and the ladies of the Alamo. But where's Jim Bowie? |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:49:48 GMT -5
 The Marine Band. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:50:51 GMT -5
 "Show us your legs...er, boots!" |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:51:36 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:52:44 GMT -5
 Spurs and Toros cheerleaders. |
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:53:23 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:53:53 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on May 3, 2012 22:54:38 GMT -5
 Let's go, amigos! |
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