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🌱 Fiesta Parades' Routes Change + Valentine's Day Events + Alamo

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Hello, people of San Antonio! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

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Plenty of sunshine. High: 73 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, city officials announced that the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau Parade routes have changed as a result of the construction on Broadway downtown. Previously "the parades started at Broadway and East Grayson, near the Pearl." Now they will start "several blocks west, to Main and Locust" and instead of going down Broadway, they will occur along Main Avenue toward Brooklyn Avenue. "As before, the parade will cross in front of the Alamo in the heart of the city before hitting its new homestretch along Commerce and St. Mary's." The 2022 Battle of Flowers Parade will be on Friday, April 8 and The Fiesta Flambeau Parade will take place on Saturday, April 9. Tickets will be available starting in March. For more information visit: (KENS5.com)
  2. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" to celebrate Valentine's Day in San Antonio! Ten events will take place in the Alamo City starting Saturday, Feb. 12 until Thursday, Feb. 17. "Whether you're single, celebrating Galentine's Day with friends or looking for something fun to do with a date," you will probably love going to one, two, three or more! Go for brunch and coffee or mimosas with friends. Drink and dine and listen to jazz tunes with your significant other. Enjoy a concert by yourself under the stars. For a list of 10 Valentine's Day happenings in town, including dates, costs and details, please visit: (San Antonio Magazine)
  3. The Alamo in San Antonio was recently "rated number 10 in the 25 most beautiful U.S. landmarks, according to a travel blog called Park Sleep Fly." The historic building is visited by more than 2.5 million people per year, and entrance is "free and open to the public." For details and photos, and for Park Sleep Fly's "list of the 25 most beautiful U.S. landmarks," visit:(WOAI)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • A Chuck Wagon Breakfast presented by Frost Banks at The Chamber. (7:30 a.m.)
  • San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Fairgrounds at Freeman Coliseum. (8 a.m.)
  • Wendy Red Star: "A Scratch on the Earth" at San Antonio Museum of Art. (10 a.m.)
  • New Braunfels Farmers Market Valentine's Market at Krause's Biergarten. (4 p.m.)
  • Midland Following PRCA Rodeo Concert at AT&T Center. (7 p.m.)
  • Space Invaders at Blind Tiger Comedy Club. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Here is a chance to support a local high school theatre group! Holy Cross of San Antonio Theatre Troupe is hosting an awesome Valentine's Raffle today — Friday, Feb. 11 — at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live!" (Subscription: Nextdoor)
  • "Do you need concrete work? Call 210-862-7298 for information." (Subscription: Nextdoor)
  • "Lost Springer Spaniel, female, silver and white, 13 years old. We live in the Terrell Hills neighborhood. I pray she's not in the cold. If you see her, please call 803-609-5990." (Subscription: Nextdoor)

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— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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