Feria de las Flores
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Medellín’s Feria de las Flores 2019: Schedule of Events
Medellín’s annual festival of flowers is one of the biggest events in the city’s calendar and draws travelers from around the world and locals alike. This year, the 62nd edition of the festival begins on Friday August…
Desfile de Autos Clasicos (Classic Car Parade) Photos – 2016
Desfile de Autos Clasicos (Classic Car Parade) is one of the most popular events during La Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) and Jeff shares photos from this year’s parade.
La Feria de Las Flores 2016 Schedule of Events
La Feria de las Flores 2016 (Festival of Flowers), Medellín’s biggest annual festival, starts late this month. We share some highlights and expat tips.
Desfile de Silleteros 2015: Highlight of La Feria de las Flores
The Desfile de Silleteros (Flower Parade), is the flagship event of the annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) and Jeff shares photos from this year.
La Feria de las Flores: 2015 Schedule of Events
Feria de las Flores, Medellín’s biggest annual festival has started, but the biggest events are later this week. We share some highlights and expat tips.
Orquídeas, Pájaros y Flores 2014: Beautiful Birds and Flowers
Ryan attends the exhibit of the Orquídeas, Pájaros y Flores at the 2014 Feria de las Flores, which he enjoys each year even though he’s no orchid expert.
Chivas and Flowers Parade
A photo essay featuring scenes from the 2013 Chiva and Flowers parade, part of Medellin’s annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).
Fondas de mi Tierra: A Feria de las Flores Event Explained
Fondas de mi Tierra is an event where paisas party the way they have for years, something very traditional.
Silleteros: The Men and Women Behind Medellin’s Flower Parade
Santa Elena, more than anything else, is known as the birthplace of the men, women, and tradition behind the Desfile de las Flores (Flower Parade), the highlight of Medellin’s annual Feria de las Flores (Flower…
Desfile a Caballo: The Final Ride at 2012’s Feria De Las Flores
Writer’s note: This is Part 2 of a two-part story. Click here for Part 1. The white sheets hanging above the walkway railings outside the Aguacatala metro station blocked our view, but we heard the cheers and…
The Rumba Begins at 2012 La Feria De Las Flores
Writer’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part story. The official first day of La Feria de las Flores was Friday, Aug. 3. The rumba began before that. Most people started to arrive in Medellín on Thursday, Aug. 2, so you…
Desfile A Caballo: The 25th Annual Horse Parade
Every year, El Desfile A Caballo (Horse Parade) helps kick off La Feria de las Flores in Medellin. My first horse parade was in 2010, and I had no idea what was going on, but I loved the atmosphere. 6,000 horses were…
Flower Parade: Highlight of La Feria de las Flores
To close La Feria de las Flores, Silleteros carry large flower displays through the streets of Medellin in the Flower Parade (Desfile de los Silleteros).
Antique Car Parade Photos
The second Saturday of La Feria de las Flores features an antique car parade, running from the south in Envigado up through Poblado along the main strip, Avenida Las Vegas. It’s a popular event, and more family friendly…
The 17th Annual Orchid Show at Jardin Botanico
Every year in Medellin, an orchid show is held at Jardin Botanico as part of the annual La Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).
La Cabalgata (Horse Parade)
La Cabalgata (or horse parade) occurs every year in Medellin as part of La Feria de las Flores.
Fireworks Open the 2010 Feria de las Flores
On July 30th, Troy and I headed to Parque de las Luces for the fireworks display to kick of the 2010 Feria de las Flores. Medellin’s biggest festival and street party of the year is a 10-day event, though the parades…
Antique Car Parade
My roommate and I have been trying to get a few other people to go camping with us, but the plans keep falling through. So, we were able to catch the antique car parade for the last weekend of the Flower Festival. The…
Video From The 2009 Flower Festival
[The original video posted here is no longer available.] This is a 10-minute TV clip of the 2009 Flower Festival which I saw referenced in the weekly newsletter from Colombia Reports. Certainly a lot of flowers in the…
Video of the Week – Feria De Las Flores
The 2009 Feria De Las Flores (Flower Festival) wraps up tomorrow, so hopefully some good video footage from the last week’s festivities will show up on YouTube. I think this promo captures what it would like to be in…
Feria de las Flores Kickoff
For the first day of the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival), a few new friends and I went to Parque de los Pies Descalzos to watch fireworks and see a live concert. The fireworks were great, when I was watching the…
The Jump From Idaho To Colombia
I’m about to start packing my bags for Medellin. Before I leave, I’ve been trying to fit in some of my favorite things to do in my hometown, and saying good-byes to those most important to me. I was most grateful to get…