SAN ANTONIO – America’s largest illuminated night parade attracted 700,000 people on Saturday night in downtown San Antonio.

  • Been a tradition for 71 years
  • Parade walkers wore illuminated assets
  • Considered a premiere Fiesta event

The Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade has been a tradition in San Antonio for 71 years.

“We’ve been doing it for about 10 years or more,” Parade goer Eddie Hernandez said about attending the parade. “I do it for the kids, they love it.”

Many local organizations and high school bands walked the stretch of the parade covered in lights or other illuminated assets.

The parade is considered the premiere event of the 11-day party.

Fiesta San Antonio ends on April 28.