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Battle of Flowers parade set as largest in history
The Battle of Flowers parade in San Antonio is poised to be the largest ever, with 171 entries already vs prior highs of 195. The route runs from North Alamo to Avenue E via Fourth to Eighth streets, 4 p.m. Friday, with decisions on postponement to be announced at 3 p.m. Officials, military bands, and numerous civic groups will participate, including state and local dignitaries and dozens of floats from schools, organizations, and private groups.
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San Antonio
Robinson N. Hodge
Hodge
North Alamo
Fourth
Eighth Streets
Houston
San Saba Street
Commerce
Amo Flaze
Alamo
Army
Cavalry Club of
Southwest
Battle of Flowers Association
Chambers of Commerce
J. E. Osburn
Ninth Infantry
Twelfth Field Artillery
Amy
Poet
Schreiner Institute
Margaret Walker
Dolly Ohrenberger
Helen Flavin
Aline Johnson
O. F. Felumbach
Jack Kahn
Seventh Street
T. M
Merry Maids
Les Ma- Honettes
Lucky Star Club
Charitmade Choral Society
Sigma Delte Phi
Kappa
Taos
Tuesday Musical
Tarlandale
de Molays
Band of
Knights of Columbus
J. C. & F. Palette and Chisel Club
Amerit
San Antonio Gospel Tabernacle
Ftyiew
Women's Benefit Association
Myrtle Grove
Woodmen
Wincoka
Blus Bonnet Grove
Af Woodmen Cirele
Order of the Rainbow
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Duchessa D'Aoste Club
Order of the “Rose
San Antonio Girl Scouts
Alamo Gospel’ Mission
Sunshine Melody Makers
R. M. Garclay
Thaian
de Molay
Greek Society
Bernice Eaton Dancing Studio
St. Paul's Choir
High Steppers
inMinch
Fifth Street
Peacock Academy
Westmoorland College
Chrestholme School
Texas Chiro- Tractic College
Bonn
Avon School
Avon
Bonner
Aneramen
Olga Scholz
River Rand Comminy Day
St. Mary's University
Beaux Art
Draughon
Businesa College
Puble
Main Avenue
Thomas Jefferson, Brackenridge
Bidney Lanier
Worilawn Lake
Highland Park
Lackwond