February 18, 2020
Selena XXV tribute concert is announced to take place on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Visit Selena25.com for more info.

January 21, 2020
Fiesta de la Flor is officially cancelled after 5 years.

October 3, 2019
Festival organizers announced that the event would no longer be held in Corpus Christi, Selena's hometown. Though the news was announced as if the gathering could move to another city.

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It's been two decades since the beloved and talented Selena Quintanilla passed away. Having to live without a wonderful role model has not been easy for Selena fans. Her legacy, however, is more alive than ever and will be honored at a festival in her hometown.

Since 1995, the year that we lost the Mexican-American superstar, fans and family members have dedicated their lives to keeping her trajectory in the spotlight. - Voxxi.com

Fiesta de la Flor is a 2-day festival that will celebrate the life & legacy of Selena Quintanilla Perez, known to her many admirers as the "Queen of Tejano". Selena's impact on the hearts & lives of so many has been immeasurable and this annual event will serve as a tribute to her, as well as the cultural contributions of Tejano music worldwide.

Location: North Bayfront Park 1520 N Water St Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Admission: Tickets will be sold at the entry gates $5 a day for adults $2 for children ages 5-12 Free under 5. Friday, April 17, 2015 Gates open at 5:30 pm 5:00 – 6:00 Stephen James 6:30 – 7:30 Las Fenix 8:00 – 9:15 Los Lobos 9:45 – 11:30 Screening of "Selena" the Movie Saturday, April 18, 2015 Gates open at 10 am 11:30 – 12:00 Chicas Rock 12:30 – 1:00 Clarissa Serna 1:30 – 2:00 Nina Diaz 2:30 – 3:30 Stefani Montiel 4:00 – 5:00 Chris Perez 5:30 – 6:30 Los Palominos 7:00 – 8:00 Jay Perez & Band 8:30 – 9:45 AB Quintanilla y Los Kumbia King Allstarz 10:15 – 11:30 Little Joe y la Familia

El Parque will be the place for the kids to relax and play in a fun, safe atmosphere.
La Plaza will feature a regional food truck court with tasty treats to delight the tastebuds.
The Fiesta de la Flor Social Wall will be a hub to watch all the social activity around this exciting event.

Why I'm Traveling from California to Texas

Read this VOXXI exclusive story of one Selena Quintanilla fan who is
traveling from California to Texas to finally meet "La Reina del Tex-Mex".

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January 27, 2015
Original Press Release:
CORPUS CHRISTI - A celebration of Selena's life will include entertainment from Grammy Award winning artists, her family and local acts from the city she called home.

The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau announced Wednesday musical acts who will perform at Fiesta de la Flor: A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Selena.

Held in Bayfront Park near the American Bank Center, the fiesta will kick off April 17 with Grammy winners Los Lobos, Steven James & The Jaded, and Las Fenix.
An outdoor screening of “Selena” also will be shown as part of Alamo Drafthouse’s annual Rolling Roadshow of movie screenings.

On April 18, the lineup includes Selena’s brother’s band
Latin Grammy winners A.B. Quintanilla & Los Kumbia Kings Allstarz,
husband and Grammy winner Chris Perez,
Grammy winner Little Joe y La Familia,
Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning Los Palominos,
Stefanie Montiel, the Jay Perez Band, Clarissa Serna, and Nina Diaz.

Admission to the fiesta is $5 a day for adults;
$2 for children ages 5-12 and free for children younger than 2.

The event is expected to draw 50,000 visitors and have an estimated $1 million economic impact.

"Our team wanted to honor this beautiful, talented woman for the hearts that she has touched and the substantial contributions that she has made to the culture of our city," said Paulette Kluge, CEO of the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau, in a news release. "Shaping the concept of Fiesta de la Flor and planning this wonderful event has been a tremendous collaboration between the Quintanilla Family, the Corpus Christi CVB and our community partners since Day 1. We are thrilled to have The Quintanilla's unwavering support and endorsement of Fiesta de la Flor and are looking forward to offering this event for many years to come."

The festivities will included artisan vendors from across Texas,
food trucks and a kids play area for families as well as fireworks to end the second night.

IF YOU GO:

What: Fiesta de la Flor
When: April 17-18, 2015
Where: North Bayfront Park in downtown
Cost: $5/adults a day; $2/children ages 5-12; free/younger than 5
Information: www.fiestadelaflor.com or facebook.com/ fiestadelaflorcc

January 27, 2015
Fiesta De La Flor Approved! - A festival to honor Tejano singer Selena got the green light from members of the city council.
Fiesta De La Flor will take place at the Bayfront Park near the American Bank Center.
City officials believe the festival will attract thousands of fans from all over the world.
Details about the two day event will be released Wednesday at a news conference held by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Quintanilla family.
Source Link: http://www.kztv10.com/story/27956384/fiesta-de-la-flor-approved

January 26, 2015
CORPUS CHRISTI - It has been 20 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an internationally beloved singer.
To celebrate her life a two day festival dubbed Fiesta de la Flor will be April 17-18 at Bayfront Park near the American Bank Center.
The festival coincides with her birthday. She would've celebrated her 44th birthday on April 16.
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would authorize a lease agreement with the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau to use city property including Bayfront Park. The second reading will be Feb. 24.
Before the vote, Mayor Nelda Martinez and City Councilwoman Lucy Rubio said they were excited about the festival and honoring the singer, who called Corpus Christi home.
The Convention and Visitors Bureau, which has been working with the Quintanilla family to plan the event, will announce more details including the entertainment lineup at a Thursday news conference.
The event is expected to draw 50,000 visitors and have an estimated $1 million economic impact.