SAN ANTONIO – ¡Viva! It’s time for Fiesta!
KSAT 12 helped kick off the 11-day party with a purpose with live coverage from Fiesta Fiesta on Thursday.
Fiesta Fiesta, the official kickoff of Fiesta in San Antonio, was held at the Alamodome’s H-E-B Plaza — a new location for the event.
KSAT provided live coverage of the event, which can be seen in the video player above. You can watch sights and sounds from the event in the player below.
The event had food and drink booths in addition to musical acts and performances from a multitude of talented artists.
>> Tickets for the 2024 KSAT Fiesta parties are on sale now 🌺
Of course, there are plenty of festivities to choose from. KSAT already has a list of the major Fiesta parades and when they will take place, including the events that will be televised on KSAT 12 and livestreamed online and on the free KSAT app.
Also, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Fiesta, including routes, day-of events and food by the numbers.
Check out the weather forecast from the KSAT meteorologists before you head out to Fiesta events so you can dress accordingly. Make sure to post your images and videos on KSAT Connect!
Watch Fiesta coverage live on KSAT
KSAT will offer live coverage for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events.
Here’s when you can watch them on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com:
- Thursday, April 18: Fiesta Fiesta at Alamodome, 8-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Friday, April 19: Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary’s University, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Monday, April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Texas Cavaliers Military Pre-Party. Watch parade coverage from 7-9 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade Afterparty from 9-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Thursday, April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival at Alamo Stadium, 7-10 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Friday, April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade, coverage starts at 10 a.m. with a pre-parade special. Watch parade coverage from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: King William Fair and Parade, 9-10:30 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Pooch Parade at Heights Pool in Alamo Heights, 9-10 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Battle of Flowers Band Festival (rebroadcast), 2-5 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Texas Eats Fiesta Special, 6-7 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade, coverage starts with a pre-party from 7-8 p.m. Watch parade coverage from 8-11 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
Get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free here.
This is just a partial list. As Fiesta gets closer, we will update our plans which may include covering even more events live.
Stay tuned!
Here are links to the complete list of day-of events for Fiesta 2024:
Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page. You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters.
Party with KSAT 🎉
We want our KSAT Insiders to join us for all the fun!
KSAT will have Fiesta parties at the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Tickets are on sale now!
Here’s what’s included with your purchase:
- Admission to the exclusive KSAT party.
- Access to on-site portable restrooms.
- Assigned grandstand seating to view the parade.
- 2 tacos and 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
- Access to the cash bar.
- A chance to mingle with neighbors and your favorite KSAT weather and news peeps.
You could also have the chance to be on TV during our live broadcast of the parades.
Click here to read more about buying a ticket, and watch the video below to see 2023′s big KSAT Insiders parties.