As Fiesta San Jacinto rolls into town, residents and visitors alike are planning their weekends around the vibrant festivities and cultural celebrations. But it's not all about the party — the city has released its holiday schedule for city services, a necessary blueprint for those needing to navigate the altered landscape of municipal availability. According to a statement from the city's official website, most offices will take a hiatus this Friday, May 2, 2025, in observance of the holiday, with business as usual resuming the following Monday.
However, it won't be a quiet Friday for everyone; the city ensures that public safety and emergency services won't skip a beat. The hardworking police and fire departments, as well as emergency medical services, are on duty, prepared to protect and serve, no matter the occasion. For those facing more mundane concerns, the 3-1-1 Call Center will be operational, albeit with reduced hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a limited evening slot from 5 to 11 p.m. for urgent animal concerns and traffic signal malfunctions, as reported on the city's official website.
For those planning an excursion amidst the city's greenery, parks and trails remain an open invitation, while downtown visitors will enjoy an on-street parking meter holiday. However, don't get too excited about skipping parking fees at off-street City-operated garages and lots — the meters may be taking a break, but these parking solutions are not. Waste services will continue unaffected, so there's no excuse to abandon recycling habits over the holiday period.
Some closures to note: the Bitters Brush site and bulky waste drop-off centers will close their gates for the day, along with a slew of other facilities that are signing off, including all public library locations and a range of community and senior centers. Meanwhile, offices such as Alamodome Box Office and certain administrative offices at La Villita and Market Square keep the lights on, ensuring the city's administrative and entertainment responsibilities are upheld, even as the fiesta spirit permeates the air.
