San Antonio's citywide extravaganza, Fiesta, is gearing up to be an all-encompassing fiesta for everyone, bringing together nonprofits, kings, queens, and even four-legged friends in a celebration of the city's vibrant history and diverse culture. According to a statement obtained by San Antonio Report, Fiesta Commission President Richard Sparr underscored the essence of inclusivity, "That’s what San Antonio is all about. Everyone is included."
Starting on April 18 and shaking things up through April 28, more than 100 official happenings will pepper the city's streets, turning San Antonio into a playground of parades, music, food, and charitable fundraising, with new events such as the much-anticipated Motocicleta motorcycle show entering the fray, while long-standing spectacles like A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) continue to serve up tradition with a hearty side of continuity, as NIOSA spokesperson Jeanne Albrecht noted, "It doesn’t change," she said of the four-night festival at La Villita "So you know if you want to go get your favorite food or see your favorite band, that’s where they’re gonna be," the statement fittingly obtained by the San Antonio Report.
With Fiesta's bustling array of royalty—brimming with kings and queens fundraising for a cause—the city will see high-profile figures like King Antonio and El Rey Feo gracing the celebrations; for those scratching their heads at this regal parade, think benevolent monarchs minus the medieval drama, their reign centered around charity over conquest, according to the details found at San Antonio Express-News.
Meanwhile, get those cascarones at the ready, as April welcomes Fiesta attendees with open arms—ready to sprinkle a rainbow of confetti over your newfound San Antonian status, these eggs of joy symbolize more than just a whimsical tradition, they're a festive nod to renewal and an invitation to partake in what's clearly not just a citywide affair but a community embrace, a feeling that's echoed by Fiesta Commission Executive Director Steve Rosenauer, who told the San Antonio Report, “We’re excited every year to welcome new organizations into official Fiesta status,” he said. “We’re looking forward to a lot of celebration while the organizations are raising money for their charities.”
And for those Fiesta newbies, fret not over where to park your ride during the revelry; taxis and ride shares abound, and Via’s Park and Ride service is a savvy maneuver for dodging the downtown parking deadlock, at a reasonable $2.60 roundtrip, with all details available on Via's website as indicated by San Antonio Express-News. So mark your calendars, as Fiesta is trotting in with aplomb, all set to unveil the city's collective joy while funneling those festive dollars into charities that stitch the very fabric of the San Antonio community.
