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Fiesta has arrived, San Antonio! It’s like New Years, but with margaritas and cascarones. Here are our suggestions on what festivities to attend during the ten day celebration.
Alamo Heights Night
Party in 09! Friends, live music, and the best food from around town. Hosted at the University of Incarnate Word on Friday, April 17 form 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
www.alamoheightsnight.org
Fiesta Oyster Bake
Hosted at St. Mary’s University, Fiesta Oyster Bake is one year shy of celebrating its centennial. With musical performances by Wade Bowen, Jana Kramer, Siggno and Ready Revolution…just to name a few. Friday, April 17 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m and Saturday April 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
www.oysterbake.com
Fiesta Arts Fair
Art, live music and delicious food make up the The Fiesta Arts Fair. Hosted at The Southwest School of Art April 18 and 19, fiesta-goers can purchase art from 125 exhibitors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
www.swschool.org/fiestaartsfair
Texas Cavaliers River Parade
Don’t worry if you cant make it out to the River Parade on Monday, April 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 pm., it will be televised on KSAT.
www.texascavaliers.org
NIOSA
The largest party of fiesta starts Tuesday, April 21 in the Historic La Villita Arts Village, through Friday April 24. Live music, food and drinks – lots of drinks – throughout La Villita for four nights! Party responsibly, San Antonio.
www.niosa.org
Fiesta San Fernando
280 years ago Fiesta began at the San Fernando Cathedral! Fiesta San Fernando is live with San Antonio musicians, food and drinks. Admission is free and the event is from April 22 to the 25 from noon to 1 a.m.
Battle of The Flowers Parade
If you are a native of San Antonio, you know the Battle of the Flowers is a holiday here in town. This parade celebrates the heroes that fought for the Alamo and the victory of Battle Jacinto, which paved the way for Texas to gain Independence from Mexico. If you can’t make it, the parade will be televised on KSAT April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., however, we highly recommend you make it out to this amazing parade that brings all of San Antonio together!
www.battleofflowers.org
Fiesta Fandango Fun Run
Fiesta Fandango Fun Run
Run along the route of the Fiesta Flambeau Night parade route in your flower crown before the parade begins. Saturday, April 25 and costumes are highly encouraged! Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 on race day.
www.saroadrunners.com
Fiesta is an amazing time for our city. Everyone comes together to celebrate and our city truly becomes one. Please remember to drink responsibly and always have a designated driver, or grab a Lyft!