Amols' Party Store: Fiesta's Unstoppable Spirit

0:00San Antonio's Fiesta is in full swing, pulling in 2.5 million visitors over 11 days and pumping $340 million into the local economy. This massive party boosts even tiny spots like Amol's party and Fiesta store, where folks grab colorful gear to wrap the celebration. The shop kicked off 77 years ago in the 1940s by the current owner's grandfather, zeroing in on holidays tied to Hispanic. After like Cinco de Mayo and Day of the Dead, Fiesta prep drives 35 to 40% of their yearly sales, making it a make or break stretch. Rain earlier this week slowed the vibe a bit, but crowds are still rolling in strong lines wrapped around the building despite the drizzle. The store ramps up with 25 to 30 seasonal hires from Valentine's through Cinco de Mayo and their supply chain keeps Mexican families, crafting flowers year round. More crowds lead the pack as the must have accessory with over 100,000 flying off shelves.

1:00Organizers call it a party with purpose, funneling proceeds straight to charities. Rain or shine, businesses like Amol's stay locked in, fueling the Fiesta fire and keeping San Antonio's spirit unbreakable, that's your update from El Paso News today, powered by AI.