A Guide to the San Antonio Alamo City’s Biggest Spring Celebration
Hola amigos y amigas! The grandest event of the year returns to San Antonio this April 20-30, 2023. There are numerous fun-filled festivities lined-up throughout this week-long event. Here’s a quick guide for those of you who are new to the area or are just planning to visit downtown so that you may make the most of your time there during these exciting events.
San Antonio is renowned for its rich heritage, culture, and amazing traditions, with vibrant parades, gastronomic events, and, of course, exciting parties and entertainment. Fiesta, our nation’s largest city-wide festival with a cause, has evolved from its origins as a way to celebrate the heroes from Texas Battles in 1891.
Fiesta San Antonio Main Events
Numerous Fiesta-related events have popped up in various parts of downtown over the years. Let’s help you plan your upcoming visit to San Antonio during the happiest time of the season!
Fiesta® Kick-off
When: April 20 | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Travis Park, 301 E Travis St
Admission: FREE
Website: www.fiestasanantonio.org
Texas Cavaliers River Parade
When: April 24 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: San Antonio Riverwalk, 849 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205
Admission: $24.00
Website: www.texascavaliers.org
A Night In Old San Antonio (NIOSA)
When: April 25 | 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: La Villita, 418 La Villita Street
Admission: $20.00
Website: www.saconservation.org
Ford Mariachi Festival
When: April 25 | 6:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Where: San Antonio Riverwalk, 849 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205
Admission: FREE
Website: www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon
When: April 26 | 10:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Where: The Westin San Antonio North, 9821 Colonnade Blvd
Admission: $80.00
Website: www.thewomansclubofsa.org
85th Annual Battle of the Flowers Band Festival
When: April 27 | 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive
Admission: $8.00
Website: www.battleofflowers.org
Battle of Flowers Parade
When: April 28 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Parade Route Downtown San Antonio
Admission: FREE
Website: www.battleofflowers.org
King William Fair
When: April 29 | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: King William Historic District, 122 Madison St, San Antonio, TX 78204
Admission: $20; children 11 and under are free.
Website: www.kwfair.org
Fiesta Flambeau Parade
When: April 29 | 7:15 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Parade Route, Downtown San Antonio
Admission: $18.50
Website: www.flambeau.org
Annual Fiesta® Concert
When: April 30 | 3:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Where: 228 South Laredo Street San Antonio Texas 78207
Admission: FREE
Website: www.sanantoniosymphonicband.com/index.html
You can view a full calendar of events on the official Fiesta website.
Enjoy and have a Feliz Fiesta!
