2024 Fiesta events on the South Side of San Antonio and surrounding areas
Fiesta time is just around the corner! While many flock to downtown and other parts of town for the festivities, some prefer to stay in our vibrant South Side neighborhood. Hereโs a list of exciting Fiesta 2024 events happening in the South Side and in Southtown San Antonio that you can enjoy with the family.
Fiesta guide: View the day-by-day schedule for Fiesta 2024 in San Antonio, watch the biggest events on KSAT
This year San Antonioโs big, 11-day party will go from April 18-28. Itโll be a time to crack cascarones, party with friends and family, show off your medals, and yell โshow me your shoes!โ
Fiesta events for April 24: Fiesta Gartenfest, Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo
April 24, the seventh day of Fiesta, marks the start of Fiesta Gartenfest โ a German-style Fiesta celebration in Southtown. Other big events are the Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo and the Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon.
Fiesta events for April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, 10th Street River Festival
The Battle of Flowers Band Festival and the 10th Street River Festival are just two events on April 25, the eighth day of Fiesta. Alamo Colleges will also enjoy the fun with PACFest and the St. Philipโs College CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off.
San Antonioโs Parks and Recreation Department gets four awards at state conference
The state recognized San Antonioโs Parks and Recreation Department with four awards at a park conference last month. The department received the awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Societyโs (TRAPS) annual conference in Galveston, including a coveted Texas Gold Medal award.