SAN ANTONIO – (April 26, 2025) – To increase their visibility in the community and engage with veterans and their families, members of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 participated in the 38th Annual Taste of New Orleans held at the Sunken Garden Theater.

The three-day event, hosed by the San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) Commission, Inc., is one of Fiesta San Antonio’s most popular events.

Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. It has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. This year’s Fiesta San Antonio began April 24 and will conclude May 4.

Legionnaires, joined by Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion members, manned an information booth to educate veterans and the others about the organization and encourage eligible persons to join the American Legion Family.

According to Post Commander Burrell Parmer, Taste of New Orleans brings together people from all areas of the city, to include out-of-town guests.

“Being at Taste of New Orleans provided the post another opportunity to be seen and talk to people,” said Parmer. “Not only were we able to recruit some new members, but also to speak with Legionnaires who requested a transfer into our post.”

Many veterans, including active-duty servicemembers, visited the booth in addition to those who came by to thank the
Legionnaires for their service.

Special thanks to Legionnaire Jerome Harris with the SAZA Commission for coordinating the post’s presence at Taste of New Orleans.