For many San Antonio residents, medals are the heart of Fiesta. The bright and shiny trinkets are arguably as popular as the Fiesta parades and events with people going all out to wear, collect and trade them.

Fiesta is here, so it's time to get your best medals out and if you don't have any, DIY your own!

The KSAT Explains team dives into why we celebrate Fiesta with royalty and medals.

Organizations and businesses are beginning to promote their Fiesta 2020 medals, all with their own quirky designs and unique twists. See who was at Fiesta Fiesta 2019Another medal making waves this week comes from Merit Coffee, which has six locations in the Alamo City. Depending on the organization, a portion of proceeds from Fiesta medals are typically donated to charity or a cause. Posted by Fiesta San Antonio on Tuesday, January 7, 20202020 Fiesta Medal just arrived! It's never too early to start thinking about San Antonio's biggest party: Fiesta® Fiesta 2020 at... Posted by Arfordable Dog Training on Thursday, January 2, 2020Children's Ballet of San Antonio Fiesta medals are now available!