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[[John Monroe, Jr.]], VP Court Activities<br/>[[Jon Gree]]n, VP Fiesta Weekends<br/>[[Michael Long]], VP Events<br/>[[Jeanette Geri]], Secretary<br/>[[Hal Major]], Treasurer<br/>[[Ted Gund]], Board Chair
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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).  The Fiesta was founded in [[1950]].
 
'''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]].
  
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Revision as of 20:25, 30 May 2008

Fiesta of Five Flags Association, Inc.

FiestaLogo.png

Mission To celebrate our heritage, promote tourism, and build pride in Pensacola through festive activities which enhance the quality of life in our community.
Established 1950
Incorporated May 9, 1960[1]
Location 2121 West Intendencia Street
Executive director Laura Hill
Board officers Jim Moulton, President
Adelene Lovelace, President Elect

John Monroe, Jr., VP Court Activities
Jon Green, VP Fiesta Weekends
Michael Long, VP Events
Jeanette Geri, Secretary
Hal Major, Treasurer
Ted Gund, Board Chair

Staff Andrea Tippett
Virginia Bell
Website FiestaOfFiveFlags.org

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.

2008 Schedule

2007-2008 Board of Governors

Images

  • Krewes participate in a Fiesta parade.

  • Children watch "Babe DeLunatic" clowns parade down Palafox Street.

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