The Battle of Flowers® Parade April 22, 2016 THEME SHEET
Texas Traditions… 125 Years! embodies the handing down of culture, pastimes and humor that have been characteristic of Texans from one generation to the next. Such Traditions have set Texas apart from any other area of our country. Though some traditions such as homecoming may be celebrated in other parts of the United States, there is always some small part that is PURELY TEXAN.
The Battle of Flowers® Parade is a theme-based Parade with the overall theme determined by the Battle of Flowers® Association. Participants choose a theme for their entry which must fit into the composite design of the Parade. Costumes, props and decorations must also follow the Parade theme. The following list of themes will serve as a guideline. Entries may select from this list or suggest another theme. The Public School themes are reserved. All entry themes must be approved by the Parade Board and are on a “first come, first serve” basis to ensure that each entry is unique. Please choose your theme and confirm with your Section Chair to avoid disappointment. All sketches must be approved by the Parade Board. Thank you for your participation!
Amusements, Antique Cars, Carriages & Wagons Traditional Southern Culture *Cowboy/Vaquero *Native Americans *Alsatian-French *Asian Texans *Texas Rangers *Tex/Mex *Spanish *Texians *Canary Islanders *German *Mariachis / Folklorico *Spanish Texas Music Icons Buddy Holly George Strait Chuck Berry Freddie Fender Roy Orbison Kenny Rogers Janis Joplin Roger Miller Willie Nelson Clint Black Flaco Jiménez Ray Price Waylon Jennings Robert Earl Keen Selena Quintanilla ZZ Top
* Cavalcade *Civic/Educational Floats *Commercial Floats Traditional Texas Festivals Folk Festival Charro Days Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree Peanut Festival Strawberry Festival Folk Festival Cantaloupe Festival Rose Festival Watermelon Thump Crawfish Festival Ice Cream Festival Dickens on the Strand Oktoberfest Bluegrass Festival Marfa Lights Frontier Days Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree Commercial Balloons Bird’s Eye View
Traditional Texas Wildflowers (choose 3 per entry) Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Sunflowers Texas Lantanas, Prickly Pear Cactus, Primroses Verbenas, Wine Cups, Poppies Texas Bluebells, Brown-Eyed Susans, Redbuds Mexican Hats, Morning Glories, Indian Blankets
Military Texas Proud
Texas Icons Carl Hilmer “C.H.” Guenther ― Texas Business Pioneer Eleanor Brackenridge ― Activist for Women’s Rights Stephen F. Austin, “Father of Texas” Sam Houston ― Governor of Texas Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long ― “Mother of Texas” Collin McKinney-Drafter ― Texas Declaration of Independence Jose Antonio Navarro ― Texas Statesman BG R. F. McDermott ― “Father of Modern Military Education” Jesse Chisholm ― Indian Trader, Guide, Interpreter Lyndon B. Johnson ― 36th United States President
Public School Floats (Already Reserved) 1. Traditional Texas Landscapes 2. Traditional Texas Folkart 3. Traditional Texas Critters 4. Traditional Texas Humor 5. Traditional Texas Music 6. Traditional Texas Homecoming 7. Traditional Texas Pastimes 8. Traditional Texas Fair