KNOWBEFORE YOU GO The Fiesta Commission and individual event organizers recommend some tips so partygoers are well-prepared for practically any Fiesta activity. Things to know include where to buy tickets, what to wear for the best experience and where to buy your festive souvenirs. Keep in mind most events are casual but some do call for more formal attire.
Tickets Fiesta admission tickets are available in advance at www.fiestasanantonio.org/
Shopping and souvenirs While the brick-and-mortar shop on Broadway Street has closed, the official Fiesta Store remains open online and offers official event merchandise alongside festive apparel and accessories. A portion of sales proceeds go to Fiesta member organizations. Shop online online at https://shop.fiesta-sa.org .
What towear Fiesta attendees are urged to wear colorful outfits, including hats, shoes,
parade-event-ticket-guide or at the gate. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash and credit or debit to buy food and drink tickets, and merchandise.
flower crowns—or “coronas”—and Fiesta medal sashes . Men typically wear guayaberas, and women favor embroidered tops and dresses.
LOCAL THINGS TO DO The Fiesta 2022 calendar includes a packed schedule of major events plus four events scheduled in and around the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom area. This list is not comprehensive.
MAJOR FIESTA EVENTS
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1 APRIL 01 FIESTAMASQUERADE PARTY The Fiesta Masquerade Party raises scholarship and outreach funds for Psi Alpha Foundation. 8 p.m.-midnight. $35. Hilton Garden Inn Live Oak, 8101 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak. www.psialphafoundation.com 2 APRIL 02 FIESTA ESPECIAL INCLUSION 5K/1 MILE DASHAND PARADE The Fiesta Especial Inclusion 5K/1 mile Dash and Parade raises funds for DisabilitySA, which aids disabled individuals. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown Drive, Windcrest. www.disabilitysa.org 3 APRIL 02 EL REY FIDO CORONATION The El Rey Fido Coronation is a spin on formal Fiesta royalty events, with dogs running for El Rey Fido and other Royal Court titles. 10 a.m. Free. Hops N Hounds, 13838 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio. https://sahumane.org 4 APRIL 02-03 FIESTAWOMEN’S AND CO-ED SOCCER TOURNAMENT The Fiesta Women’s and Co-ed Soccer Tournament is hosted by the Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. STAR Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio. www.wsasa.org
This is a family-friendly event with various rides, food, drinks and games. 5-11 p.m. daily during Fiesta. Free (admission). Alamo- dome Parking Lot C, corner of Montana and Cherry streets. www.wadeshows.com April 01 THROUGH02 OYSTER BAKE The St. Mary’s University Alumni Association’s on-campus party comes complete with 100,000 baked or raw oysters; 30-plus bands; and children’s activities. Bands begin as early as 5:30 p.m. each day. $25-$35, free for children age 12 and under. 210-436-3324. www.oysterbake.com 01 THROUGH03 TASTE OF NEWORLEANS The San Antonio Zulu Association’s party at Sunken Garden Theater includes live jazz and blues music; Cajun and Creole food; and chil- dren’s activities. 5-11 p.m. (April 1), noon-11 p.m. (April 2), noon- 10 p.m. (April 3). $12-$15, free for children age 10 and under. 3875 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-827-2848. www.saza.org 01 THROUGH 10 FIESTADE LOS REYES ATMARKET SQUARE The Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation’s event features daily and nightly live music performances as well as vendors offering different foods and drinks. 10 a.m.-midnight daily. Free (admission). 514 W. Commerce St. www.fiestadelosreyes.com 09 KINGWILLIAMFAIR A mini-parade kicks off this event that has food and drink vendors, live music and children’s activities spread across the King William neighborhood south of downtown. $20 (fair admission for adults), free (fair admission age 12 and under), parade is free to spectators. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 122 Madison St. www.kwfair.org
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People of all abilities take part in DisabilitySA’s Inclusion 5K/1 mile Dash and Parade, usually held in Windcrest.
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