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| − | '''Fiesta of Five Flags''' (often abbreviated simply '''Fiesta''') is an annual celebration, similar to [[Mardi Gras]], that commemorates Pensacola's foundation as the [[America's First Settlement|first European settlement in America]] and rich history under five governments (represented by the eponymous flags). | + | '''Fiesta of Five Flags''' (often abbreviated simply '''Fiesta''') is an annual celebration, similar to [[Mardi Gras]], that commemorates Pensacola's foundation as the [[America's First Settlement|first European settlement in America]] and rich history under five governments (represented by the eponymous flags). The Fiesta was founded in [[1950]]. |
Highlights include the [[Krewe of Lafitte]] [[Krewe of Lafitte Parade|Parade]] and [[DeLuna (Fiesta)|coronation of DeLuna]], the [[Fiesta Days]] celebration, the [[DeLuna Treasure Hunt]] and [[Fiesta Children's Treasure Hunt]]. | Highlights include the [[Krewe of Lafitte]] [[Krewe of Lafitte Parade|Parade]] and [[DeLuna (Fiesta)|coronation of DeLuna]], the [[Fiesta Days]] celebration, the [[DeLuna Treasure Hunt]] and [[Fiesta Children's Treasure Hunt]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 22 July 2007
Fiesta of Five Flags (often abbreviated simply Fiesta) is an annual celebration, similar to Mardi Gras, that commemorates Pensacola's foundation as the first European settlement in America and rich history under five governments (represented by the eponymous flags). The Fiesta was founded in 1950.
Highlights include the Krewe of Lafitte Parade and coronation of DeLuna, the Fiesta Days celebration, the DeLuna Treasure Hunt and Fiesta Children's Treasure Hunt.
The 2007 Fiesta of Five Flags will be held May 31 - June 10.
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