EDINBURG — The 54th annual Fiesta Edinburg event kicked off this weekend in jubilant fashion with music and merriment for all who attended.
On Saturday, that took the form of the festival’s signature parade which marched down South Closner Boulevard, from Mark S. Pena Drive to Cano Street, early that morning as onlookers gathered to watch the floats and festivities.
Participants wave to attendees during the Fiesta Edinburg parade along South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Custom cars entertain attendees during the Fiesta Edinburg parade along South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Children scramble to pick up tossed candy during the Fiesta Edinburg parade along Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A man rides a horse along South Closner Boulevard during the Fiesta Edinburg parade on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees applaud and wave at the participants during the Fiesta Edinburg parade along South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees wave at participants in custom cars during the Edinburg Fiesta parade along South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Participants from De Zavala Elementary wave and cheer during the Edinburg Fiesta parade along South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Participants from Edinburg North High School JROTC wait for the start of the Edinburg Fiesta parade near South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Band members from South Middle School warm up before the start of the Edinburg Fiesta parade near South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Albert Melendez Jr. (1) wears a costume while attending the Edinburg Fiesta parade near South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Horsemen ride along South Closner Boulevard during the Fiesta Edinburg parade on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Children run from the street after collecting thrown candy while being warned by police during the Edinburg Fiesta parade along South Closner Boulevard on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
