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Fiesta guide Since the first parade in 1891, Fiesta has grown into an 11-day annual celebration, involving multi- ple organizations and events across San Antonio. Originally created as a way to honor the heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto, Fiesta started with the Battle of Flowers Parade on April 24, 1891, according to the event website. The first parade, which was originally created as a way to honor the heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto, featured floats decorated with fresh flowers. Today, events include celebrations honoring
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• Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio • www.fiestasanantonio.org
Taste of the Republic The Taste of the Republic explores the six culinary regions of Texas. Every ticket is a VIP, all-inclusive pass that provides access to food, wine, beer and cocktails. The event features 13 food stations and one dessert station, wine pairings at every station, and a performance by DJ Donnie. • April 24, 5-9 p.m. • $150 • Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio • www.tasteoftherepublic.com Fiesta Carnival Held in the Alamodome parking lot, the carnival is free and open to the public, with ride tickets varying in price per day. • April 24-May 4, times vary • Prices vary • Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio • www.fiestasanantonio.org Taste of New Orleans Held by The San Antonio Zulu Association, the Taste of New Orleans features New Orleans-style food vendors and music, such as jazz, zydeco, Dixieland, blues and brass bands. • April 25, 5-10 p.m., April 26-27, noon-10 p.m. • $22 (general admission), free (children age 12 and younger) • Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • www.saza.org Fiesta Oyster Bake The Fiesta Oyster Bake is celebrating its 109th anniversary in 2025. The two-day event serves over
cultural touchstones, appointed Fiesta royalty and neighborhood celebrations throughout the city. To get into the spirit, here are 12 upcoming Fiesta events for April 24-May 4. San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society Show and Sale Hosted by the San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society, the event will feature cactus and succulent vendors, artisan pot vendors, landscape vendors that specialize in using xerophytes, a silent auction, Fiesta medals, a kids zone and educational displays. • April 24-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free • San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio • www.sacxs.org Fiesta Fiesta presented by Toyota Fiesta Fiesta is the official opening ceremony event for Fiesta. The event features carnival rides and games, food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment and a gathering of 2025’s Fiesta royalty. • April 24, 4-10 p.m. • Free
Fiesta Makes a Splash: The Annual Witte Museum Fiesta Exhibition The Witte Museum is one of the only locations in San Antonio to learn about Fiesta’s history from its 1891 origins with the Battle of Flowers Parade to today’s Fiesta San Antonio Commission events. • April 24-Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $16 (general admissions), $15 (seniors and teens age 13-18), $11 (children age 4-11) • 3801 Broadway, San Antonio • www.wittemuseum.org 100,000 oysters and 32,000 chickens on a stick with jalapeno. The Oyster Bake features three stages, and on April 26, attendees can enjoy a battle of the bands competition. Featured artists include Hoobastank, Sugar Ray, Eddie Gonzalez, Braxton Keith, Josh Abbott Band and David Lee Garza. • April 25, 5-11 p.m., April 26, noon-11 p.m. • $30 (single-day pass at the gate), $25 (presale), $40 (two-day admission), $175 (single-day VIP pass) • St. Mary’s University, 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio
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