As Fiesta returns to San Antonio this week, the San Antonio Police Department is implementing a series of heightened security measures to ensure public safety at one of the city’s largest annual events.
Some collectors have thousands, while others have only a couple of Fiesta medals. It’s a tradition in San Antonio, but new to Natalie Garza.
Looking back at vintage photos of Fiesta from the early 1900s, it seems like that excitement has remained timeless.
With ongoing construction creating a vehicular maze in the area, the 11-day party may cause some traffic hot spots as drivers navigate road closures, pedestrians and detours.
VIA Metropolitan Transit will have its Park & Ride service available for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events in San Antonio, and riders can receive a free Fiesta medal.
Students from more than 30 local high schools converged at Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 25 for the Battle of Flowers Band Festival. The theme for this year was “Viva Amor.”
This year San Antonio’s big, 11-day party will go from April 18-28. It’ll be a time to crack cascarones, party with friends and family, show off your medals, and yell “show me your shoes!”
April 23 is the sixth day of Fiesta and marks the start of A Night In Old San Antonio, Cornyation and the Ford Mariachi Festival downtown.
April 24, the seventh day of Fiesta, marks the start of Fiesta Gartenfest — a German-style Fiesta celebration in Southtown. Other big events are the Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo and the Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon.
The Battle of Flowers Band Festival and the 10th Street River Festival are just two events on April 25, the eighth day of Fiesta. Alamo Colleges will also enjoy the fun with PACFest and the St. Philip’s College CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off.
April 26 marks the Battle of Flowers holiday in San Antonio and the ninth day of Fiesta. At 10 a.m., Fiesta will air coverage of the parade on KSAT 12 and all digital platforms.
April 27 is the second Saturday of Fiesta, meaning it’s the day for the Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade, King William Fair, Festival De Animals, Fiesta Pooch Parade and more.