Tango of the Vines joins the medal mania with their commemorative medal to celebrate the 2017 Fiesta San Antonio April 20-30th. Fiesta is an annual festival held over an 11-day period each spring and dates back to the latter part of the 19th century. Originally created as an occasion to honor the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto, Fiesta is now the city’s signature event, bringing in millions of dollars with more than 100 events city wide and beyond. The festival features concerts, parades, parties, conferences, and many opportunities to dine on regional cuisine. Fiesta attendees enjoy participating in another popular Fiesta tradition, which is the collection of colorful pins and medals. These medals also make a popular collector’s item for people who cannot attend Fiesta.
In Memory of Aria Rae
On July 26, 2007, my sister, Aria Rae, 24, died in Vorhees, New Jersey of an amniotic fluid embolism following