Winner received $6,000<\/p>\n
SAN ANTONIO \u2013 College students competed in the 2026 Battle of Flowers oratorical contest Friday, delivering 12-minute memorized speeches without notes, teleprompters or other visual aids.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme was \u201cLawmakers and Lawbreakers: Architects of Justice and Agents of Chaos.\u201d Contestants used historical and cultural figures to explore the theme.<\/p>\n
Speeches referenced a wide range of subjects, from former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson to Texas folk figure James \u201cBigfoot\u201d Wallace and outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. Presentations blended history, analysis and storytelling.<\/p>\n
The contest has been held since 1926 and is held by the Battle of Flowers Association.<\/p>\n
Judges evaluated contestants on content, delivery and memorization.<\/p>\n
The Battle of Flowers Parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 24. We will broadcast the parade live, in English and Spanish, on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and streaming free on KSAT Plus.<\/p>\n
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