Commemorating its 125th year, Fiesta San Antonio 2016 (April 14-24) promises to truly usher spring in with a week-long celebration marketed as a “fusion of arts, heritage and culture” (www.fiesta-sa.org), and we have six of the best reasons why you and your family & friends should find your way to Fiesta!
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6 Reasons To Visit Fiesta San Antonio in 2016
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Fiesta at The Alamo
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The official opening of Fiesta 2016 takes place in front of the Alamo on April 14th at 5 p.m.! With live entertainment, Fiesta Royalty, special guests and free admission, you can’t go wrong. Make sure your vocal cords are good to go when it’s time to shout “Viva Fiesta!” as cascarónes are broken to open the festival.
Fiesta Carnival
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For the ride warrior in all of us, this free admission carnival evokes thrills and squeals as glittering lights, fantastic food favorites and exciting rides fill downtown San Antonio!
Fiesta Sports
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The Fiesta Lacrosse Invitational, the Alamo City Fiesta Rugby Tournament, the Fiesta Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament, walks, runs and rides of all kinds, and the UTSA Football Fiesta Spring Game set this festival apart from any of its kind! Whether you enjoy being a spectator or a participant, there’s something for everyone.
Fiesta Food!
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Fiesta De La Familia, Fiesta Oyster Bake, the Taste of New Orleans, Champagne and Diamonds Brunch and Chili Queens Chili Cookoff leave no taste bud untouched with selection, quality and mouthwatering savories. Mmmm!
Fiesta Fun
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From the parades to the crowning of Rey Frio, and on to the masquerade party, Fiesta Pops (concert), flower show, house tours, hat contest, and yes…Gartenfest (cheers!) there is never a dull moment during Fiesta!
The Big, Bold and Beautiful Culture
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The Fiesta Arts Fair, Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow, A Day in Old Mexico and Charreada, and the Mariachi Festival are simply a whirlwind taste of what’s to be expected in the way of culture exhibitions at Fiesta San Antonio! With so much to see and do, you’ll want to check out the festival website for event listings in advance at http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events and pre-plan your activities accordingly. Even so, you’ll want to mark your return on your calendar annually, because there’s always something new, exciting and colorful at Fiesta San Antonio!
