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March 31-April 10, 2022
San Antonio, Texas
Fiesta is an annual, city-wide, mega event held in San Antonio every spring. The Alamo City’s signature event started in 1891 and is eleven days of fun and merriment, all for a good cause! The festival commemorates the Battle of the Alamo and more than three million people take part in over 100 events spread across the city. The multicultural festival honors the history of San Antonio and it’s rich diversity.
You’re invited to one of the biggest parties in Texas!
Hundreds of non- profit organizations raise most of their annual dollars during Fiesta by holding various events. It’s definitely a party with a purpose!
The signature kickoff party, “ Fiesta Fiesta!” is a fun event for the entire family. Revelers collect and exchange pins, or medals of all kind and display them proudly on homemade colorful sashes while partying on the closed-off streets of downtown, blocks from The Alamo. People literally dance in the street!
Fiesta comes with its own official Kings and Queens known as Fiesta Royalty. The pomp and circumstance is all for a great cause! Millions of dollars are raised by many charitable organizations.
Another great event event is the St. Mary’s University Oyster Bake.
There will be over 35 bands and a 100,000 oysters to be consumed.
Other Fiesta events feature food, drink and dance performances from cultures all over the world! There is something for everyone!
During Fiesta there are three major parades. The famous Cavaliers River Parade is one of them and is alway a good time. The parade literally floats down the San Antonio River on decorated barges to the delights of thousands of spectators lining the banks of the river.
You will see lots and lots of party goers wearing the brightest of colors in every combination and crazy hats or bright colored paper flowers in their hair….the more elaborate, the better. There is even a crazy hat contest!
The Battle of Flowers Parade, on April 8th, is a day parade. The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is on April 9th, and is America’s largest illuminated night parade.
For the complete calendar of events and the parade routes visit:
FiestaSanAntonio.org
Another popular event is the Taste of the Northside, you can buy tickets in advance.
Then a true unforgettable equestrian experience can be had at a Day in Old Mexico and Charreada. The oldest Charro Association provides excitement from the very first minute of the show.
The escaramuza charra is a spectacular portion of the show. It features women riding side-saddle on their galloping horses in beautiful, traditional Mexican dresses. The choreographed and synchronized maneuvers are quite a sight to behold. It’s a magnificent display of pageantry. Their style, elegance and expert horsemanship is entertaining and breathtaking.
Food, drink and even pony rides are available for the kids.
There is a lot to see and do during Fiesta so be sure and make plans, check the calendar, map out your course and pace yourself.
Have fun!
VIVA FIESTA!!
