Fiesta Flambeau Will Reveal 2027 Poster Winner
The parade association will announce the chosen design for the 2027 festival on September 23, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Cultural
The Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association is scheduled to announce its 2027 poster contest winner on September 23, 2026. The announcement will take place at The Scobee Education Center at San Antonio College at 6:30 p.m.
Why it matters
The poster contest winner sets the visual tone for the upcoming festival, which continues a tradition that has spanned nearly 80 years in downtown San Antonio.
The Fiesta Flambeau Parade has occurred for nearly 80 years, solidifying its place as a long-standing cultural fixture. The 2027 theme for the procession through downtown San Antonio is officially titled Cosmic Nights: A Universe of Lights.
The players
Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association
This organization is responsible for coordinating one of the longest-running and most prominent parades in the city.
The Scobee Education Center
Located at San Antonio College, this facility serves as the host site for the association's official programming.
The details
The association will host the reveal at The Scobee Education Center to build anticipation for the 2027 celebration. This event marks the official start of the visual marketing campaign for the parade, which is scheduled for April 24, 2027.
Timeline
August 2026: The association unveiled the 2027 parade theme.
September 23, 2026: The winner announcement will occur at 6:30 p.m.
April 15-25, 2027: Fiesta 2027 will take place.
April 24, 2027: The Fiesta Flambeau parade is scheduled.
Industry Dynamics
This announcement follows the established annual cycle of cultural preparations for the city's largest multi-day celebration. These events mirror the long-standing tradition of community-led festival planning that defines the local cultural landscape.
Residents and fans can attend the announcement event at 6:30 p.m. to get the first look at the 2027 design. The chosen poster will be featured throughout the lead-up to the April parade, shaping the visual identity of the upcoming festivities.
The takeaway
The selection of the poster design highlights the community involvement required to maintain an 80-year tradition. Residents should mark their calendars for April 2027 to see the winning design brought to life during the parade.
What happens next
The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is set for April 24, 2027, as part of the broader Fiesta 2027 festivities scheduled from April 15-25, 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KSAT.
