GUIDE
A noncomprehensive guide to Fiesta
COMPILED BY EDMOND ORTIZ
Fiest 2023
MAIN EVENTS Here are some Fiesta events that are happening citywide. Check www. estasanantonio.org for details. APRIL 20 • Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration at the Witte • Fiesta Fiesta • Taste of the Republic APRIL 21 • Fiesta de los Reyes APRIL 22 • Fiesta Women & Co-ed 45th Annual Soccer Tournament • El Rey Fido Coronation • A Taste of New Orleans • Fiesta Oyster Bake • The Investiture of King Antonio APRIL 23 • Deco Fiesta • Fiesta de los Ninos • The Chili-Queens Chili Cooko APRIL 24 • Texas Cavaliers River Parade APRIL 25 • Ford Mariachi Festival • Cornyation 2023 APRIL 27 • Pacfest • Battle of Flowers Band Festival • St. Philip's College CultureFest & Rib Cook-o APRIL 28 • Battle of Flowers Parade • Fiesta Family Blues Festival APRIL 29
TX Cavaliers River Parade
COURTESY FIESTA SAN ANTONIO COMMISSION
COURTESY FIESTA CASTLE HILLS Fiesta Castle Hills
What originally started in 1891 as a “Battle of Flowers” parade to commemorate pivotal battles for Texas independence has become an annual, citywide, multiday celebration with 100-plus events, ranging from outdoor festivals to black-tie galas. Each Fiesta event raises funds for a local nonpro t or community cause. This year’s Fiesta o cially runs April 20-30. This is a noncomprehensive guide. SOURCE: THE FIESTA SAN ANTONIO COMMISSION COMMUNITY IMPACT
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Parking While most Fiesta events are in the downtown area, attendees
Admission The cost varies by event, and some activities are free
Shopping and souvenirs Find Fiesta merchandise online at www.viva esta.com. Some proceeds go to Fiesta participating member organizations. Fiesta medals can be found at events, through individual organizations and at www. estamedalssa.com.
are urged to check event details on available public parking, take rideshares or check www.viainfo.net to use VIA Metropolitan Transit, which will o er special Fiesta ride rates.
to enter. The Fiesta Commission urges revelers to explore individual event websites for admission and other details at www. estasanantonio.org/ o cial- esta-event-calendar.
WHAT TO WEAR
The Fiesta Commission suggests Fiesta revelers don vibrant, colorful and comfortable attire to enjoy the party atmosphere and warm spring weather, including: • Colorful hats • Comfortable shoes • Flower crowns —or coronas • Fiesta medal sashes —and medals • Guayaberas, or traditional Mexican shirts for men • Embroidered blouses and dresses for women LOCAL EVENTS Some of Fiesta’s most popular events are in North San Antonio. 1 April 22: Fiesta Castle Hills 209 Lemonwood Drive, Castle Hills 2 April 22: King’s Cup Polo Party San Antonio Polo Club, 490 W. Specht Road 3 April 22: Loteria para Lideres (Lottery for Leaders) Estancia del Norte San Antonio, 37 N. Loop 410 E., San Antonio 4 April 23: Olé Bazaar, Luncheon and Style Show Westin San Antonio North, 9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio 5 April 25: Taste of the Northside SSFCU Event Center, 15000 W. I-10., San Antonio 6 April 26: First Tee Invitational Canyon Springs Golf Club, 24405 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio 7 April 26: Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon Westin San Antonio North, 9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio
• Fiesta Pooch Parade • Festival de Animales • King William Fair • Mission Fest • Fiesta Flambeau Parade APRIL 30 • Festival de Cascarones • Annual Fiesta Concert • Feria de las Flores
Volunteers dressed in festive attire at Night in Old San Antonio.
EDMOND ORTIZ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • MARCH 2023
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