Shamu and Crew announced as grand marshal for 2026 Fiesta Flambeau Parade The announcement was revealed at SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association announced Shamu and Crew as the grand marshal for the 2026 Fiesta Flambeau Parade.
The announcement was revealed on Wednesday at SeaWorld San Antonio.
“The chosen Grand Marshals embody the spirit of imagination, joy, and community that define both the Fiesta Flambeau Parade and the City of San Antonio,” a news release states.
In July, parade officials announced the theme for the 2026 parade.
The theme, “Adventures in Toyland,” will celebrate the joy and imagination that toys have brought into people’s lives.
The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is known to be “America’s largest illuminated night parade,” the release states.
The parade is scheduled to illuminate downtown San Antonio’s streets on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Want to revisit some of the fun from this past year’s Fiesta? Check out the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in the video player below.
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