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Daily Email - Tuesday - 4/22/2025

FIESTA EDITION NEWSLETTER

Puro party time in San Antonio! Don't miss the 50th Annual Fiesta Arts Fair on 4/26 & 4/27, at the historic UTSA Southwest campus. Enjoy art, music, food, and more, in partnership with the UTSA Alumni Association. Tickets are available now, plus try your luck for a chance to win a pair of 2-day passes to the fest!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Head over to Paper Tiger on 4/26 for a free Official “Unofficial” Oyster Bake After Party featuring live music by Southeast metal group Life Cycles. RSVP to secure your spot.

  • The Southside’s largest Fiesta event is back at Palo Alto College on 5/1 for PACfest 2025! Party with some of the Fiesta Royalty, plus catch live performances by Alicia Villarreal, Michael Salgado, y muchos mas.

  • Enjoy live music, food, family-friendly fun, and a celebration of our rich Texas heritage at the Chaparral Music and Heritage Festival on 4/26 at Civic Park at Hemisfair! Admission is free.

  • Take some cumbia lessons, join in on community art-making, explore the Pride Pula market hosted by the Pride Center, and more at SAY Sí ‘s Block Party on 4/26. Admission is free!

  • Celebrate Fiesta Hawaiian-style at the 28th Annual Alamo Aloha Fiestaval at Traders Village on 4/26-27. This free, family-friendly event brings the spirit of Hawaii to Texas, featuring traditional hula dancers, Polynesian craft vendors, and more.

HOW TO DO FIESTA LIKE A PRO

Photo: Fiesta San Antonio

We’re 2 DAYS away from Fiesta San Antonio 2025! An annual celebration that attracts thousands of locals and visitors every year, this fest is way more than just chicken on a stick, flower crowns, and parades; it’s an opportunity for the San Antonio community to come together and celebrate our heritage. Learn how to do Fiesta like a pro and take full advantage of this annual 11-day celebration!

IN THE FUTURE

🍋‍🟩 2025 Margarita Pour Off

Friday, 4/25 @ The Espee (5pm) 

The return of the 2025 Margarita Pour Off, presented by KISS 99.5, is this weekend! With an evening centered around margaritas, plus performances by Lit and Fuel with support from The Daisy Killers and The Retrograde – what more could you want?! Secure your tickets today or try your chances at winning a free pair on us!*

🛶 Mission Reach Flotilla Fest

Sunday, 4/27 @ Acequia Park (11am)

Paddle your way into Fiesta season at the Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta! Free for all, enjoy a day of outdoor fun with live music, kayaking, a Fiesta Medal Market, and more.

🌽 Cornyation 2025

4/29-5/1 @ McCombs Empire Theatre

San Antonio’s most outrageous Fiesta tradition returns, complete with flamboyant costumes, satirical comedy, and almost all proceeds going towards scholarship funds, the SA Aids Foundation, BEAT Aids, and the Thrive Youth Center.

🌸 Battle of Flowers Parade

Friday, 5/2 @ Downtown San Antonio (9:55am)

Celebrate Fiesta at the 134th edition of the Battle of Flowers Parade! This year’s theme is Melodies in Bloom: A Texas Serenade. Secure last-minute tickets here!

🎇 La Semana Alegre

5/1 & 5/2 @ Civic Park at Hemisfair (5pm)

La Semana Alegre is back for another year at Civic Park, and this time, admission is FREE! Catch performances by Girl in a Coma, Los Yesterdays, Die Spitz, and many more.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Looking for something to do in San Antonio that’s NOT just going to the bar? Hit the link to check out our top picks! 

  • Missed out on seeing Obituary, Machine Head, or Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine last week? Check out our photo galleries from the shows to soothe your fomo.

Have a safe and happy Fiesta!