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Fiesta
Fiesta 2026 Guide: Everything you need to know about San Antonio's biggest party
Funds raised by official Fiesta events benefit nonprofit organizations and provide services to San Antonio citizens throughout the year.
New to Fiesta? Here are some insider tips to help you get the party started!
Is this your first Fiesta? Have you been in San Antonio for a while but never checked out San Antonio's biggest party? Let's get you in the know...
Fiesta 2026: Get the party started with 'San Antonio's Own' KENS 5, Great Day SA and KENS 5+ remote control medals
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Fiesta 2026 | Everything you need to know about the city's party with a purpose
San Antonio's Fiesta returns from April 16-26, 2026, boasting over 100 events and a $340 million economic impact.
Fiesta Best Bets: Thursday, April 16: 'Fiesta Fiesta' at Travis Park
You can expect big crowds at Travis Park as San Antonio officially kicks off this year's Fiesta!
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Sights and sounds from the 2026 Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Fiesta 2026: Festival de Animales, Festival de Cascarones and other last-day events
San Antonio high school students craft handmade Fiesta medals inspired by kitchen favorite
Battle of Flowers Parade: It's the Alamo City's day off to celebrate everything that makes San Antonio great!
FIESTA 2026: Battle of Flowers Parade underway in downtown San Antonio
Getting ready for Battle of Flowers Parade as Fiesta enters final weekend
Fiesta Carnival slashes prices after rainouts, vendors hope to make up for lost time
PACfest: south-side San Antonio's largest Fiesta event now underway at Palo Alto College
Fiesta celebrations continue at Palo Alto's PACfest
Weather can't stop Fiesta today! Party back on in San Antonio!
Fiesta Gartenfest brings a taste of Germany to San Antonio
Gartenfest brings a taste of Germany to Fiesta in San Antonio
Fiesta Best Bets - Friday, April 17: Oyster Bake, Taste of New Orleans
It's the first big night of Fiesta events. There's something for everyone on a Fiesta Friday night!
Fiesta Best Bets - Saturday, April 18: El Rey Fido, King Antonio crowning, Chanclas y Cervezas
Watch this year's El Rey Fido get crowned or check out Lotería para Líderes.
Fiesta Best Bets - Sunday, April 19: Celebrate the Day in Old Mexico tradition
The first official Sunday of Fiesta has plenty of offerings for every kind of Fiesta fun.
Fiesta Best Bets - Monday, April 20: Texas Cavaliers River Parade lights up downtown
Be part of the fun as thousands of San Antonians line the river banks right up close to lighted floats as they wind their way along the River Walk.
Fiesta Best Bets - Tuesday, April 21: First of four nights of NIOSA
A Night in Old San Antonio (everyone calls it NIOSA) is a fun time to get together in La Villita as Fiesta reaches its midway point.
Fiesta Best Bets - Wednesday, April 22: Fiesta royalty at Coronation; big laughs at Cornyation
There are two performances for three nights of Cornyation, Fiesta's "cheapest, raunchiest" event. Take them at their word: This is just that wacky.
Fiesta Best Bets - Thursday, April 23: Top bands strut their stuff; Taste of the Northside celebrates Fiesta flavors
If you love high school halftime shows, the Battle of Flowers Band Festival is a must-see Fiesta event.
Fiesta Best Bets - Friday, April 24: Enjoying the Battle of Flowers Parade... and beyond!
This is one of the oldest and BIGGEST Fiesta events, and it's the one that gets most of San Antonio out of work and school for the day!
Fiesta Best Bets - Saturday, April 25: Check out King William Fair and Fiesta Flambeau Parade!
The best bet for the last Saturday of Fiesta is a toss-up, but you can actually attend both events: The King William Parade and Fair in the morning and afternoon, then the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in the evening!
Fiesta Best Bets - Sunday, April 26: One last day of Fiesta at the Festival de Cascarónes
This is a perfect way to wind down on the final day of this year's Fiesta sprint of hundreds of events across the city.
Fiesta arrests rise slightly while DWI numbers dip in 2026
Officials report 15 Fiesta-related arrests and 114 DWIs during this year’s celebration period.
Fewer DWI arrests made during Fiesta compared to 2025, SAPD says
Heavy thunderstorms and continuous rain also cancelled several Fiesta events this year.
Fideo, but make it Fiesta: ALE students turn comfort food into medals
At Sotomayor High School, students are crafting handmade Fiesta medals inspired by fideo, combining culture, creativity and heart to spread joy.
PHOTOS: From the concha-themed headwear to the pups in Fiesta garb, here's what we saw at the King William Fair parade
Thousands gathered in Southtown to witness the King William Fair's parade, which was flavored with a "bake-off" theme for 2026.
San Antonio Arboretum ready for its inaugural Fiesta event, despite not opening until 2028
San Antonians will have the chance to get their first look at the long-planned "outdoor living museum" before it welcomes regular visitors in a few years.
Battle of Flowers Parade: It's the Alamo City's day off to celebrate everything that makes San Antonio great!
The 2026 parade steps off at about 10 a.m. Friday and winds several miles through downtown across several hours.
Fiesta Carnival slashes prices after rainouts, vendors hope to make up for lost time
After rain shut down the Fiesta Carnival for two days, organizers rolled out deep discounts Thursday on rides and food to bring crowds back.
Newborns celebrating their first Fiesta at Methodist Hospital
Officials say the babies are ready to "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" their way into your hearts.
Fiesta carnival offering discount after rainy days hurt attendance
Rain dampened attendance at Fiesta Carnival, prompting a Thursday discount. Organizers aim to boost turnout for this vital fundraiser with affordable prices.
Fiesta de los Reyes continues at Historic Market Square with new gate fee
Fiesta de los Reyes kicks off Friday at Historic Market Square with music, food, and dancing. New security measures and entry fees start later this weekend.
Fiesta Pooch Parade returns Saturday with paws, pageantry and plenty of tail-wagging
Costumed canines will strut through Alamo Heights for a good cause and a howling good time.
Fiesta de los Reyes to have a delayed start Tuesday, organizers say
Heavy rains force delays at San Antonio's Fiesta de los Reyes, with festivities now set to resume at noon Tuesday at Market Square. Stay updated on weather impacts.
NIOSA rain rock rises Monday to help keep Fiesta skies clear
The quirky San Antonio tradition is believed to scare off bad weather before A Night in Old San Antonio begins.
Canceled: Heavy rain halts Texas Cavaliers River Parade
Thousands typically flock to the River Walk for one of Fiesta’s most beloved traditions. Organizers cancelled around 5:45 p.m., amid ongoing flooding threats.
Toby crowned El Rey Fido XXIV at Fiesta coronation for pets
San Antonio’s top fundraising dogs traded leashes for royalty to help homeless animals.
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