Table of Contents

Two parades in San Antonio, 1870 and 1898 -- Marching, watching, and celebrating : how the city grew -- Fourth of July : ""Grand display of patriotism!"" -- Juneteenth : ""They are what they deserve to be, free"" -- Diez y seis : ""How the sons of Mexico and America enjoy liberty"" -- Columbus Day : ""San Antonio joins in the great American festivities"" -- Volksfests : ""Germania and Columbia"" -- Battle of Flowers Parade : ""fun with fair flora"" -- Spring carnival, 1900 : ""In charge of the Businessmen's Club"" -- San Antonio on parade.

About the Author

Judith Berg Sobré is a professor of art history at the University of Texas at San Antonio and became interested in local celebrations as a form of cultural expression, leading her to the present volume. Sobré's Ph. D. is from Harvard University.

Reviews

... an important contribution to the literature of urban and ethnic studies. - Kenneth B. Ragsdale