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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Season Opening
Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers themed rides, thrilling roller coasters, attractions and shows for every age, including opportunities to meet the Looney Tunes characters throughout the visually stunning 200-acre park. Admission. (210) 697-5050, www.sixflags.com
Dyeing O’ the River Green and St. Patrick’s Day River Parade
A variety of events mark St. Patrick’s Day in the Alamo City. There is a street parade and a river parade on the River Walk which follows the Dyeing O’ the River Green; and solemn ceremonies at the Alamo to honor the fallen heroes. Free. (210) 227-4262, www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day citywide celebration, which includes exciting carnivals, spectacular sports, fantastic fireworks, lively entertainment, ethnic feasts, art exhibits and sparkling parades that glide down San Antonio’s River Walk and streets. More than 100 unique events, to satisfy every taste and interest, drawing some 3 million participants and spectators from around the city, nation and world. Since 1891 when the first Fiesta event, the Battle of Flowers, honored the memory of our Texas heroes, Fiesta has expanded the initial commemoration to include the recognition and celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. Come celebrate Fiesta San Antonio! (210) 227-5191, www.fiesta-sa.org
May
S.A. Dance Umbrella Celebrates Dance Month
San Antonio Dance Umbrella will celebrate Dance Month with numerous performances around the city. Some of the highlights of the month long dance celebration include: “The Cloggers’ Showcase”, “Dance Around the World”, and “WIP Crème”. (210) 212-6600, www.sadu.org
Cinco de Mayo Events
Celebrations commemorate the Mexican Army’s defeat of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Events include a festival with music and food at historic Market Square, concerts and other commemorations. (210) 207-8600
Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio
A three-day festival featuring live performances by more than 20 of the best musical groups from the traditional Conjunto to the progressive Tejano. Rosedale Park. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. (210) 271-3151, www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
The San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival
This Festival is giving wine and food aficionados one more thing to be thankful for this November. The Festival will showcase the Alamo City’s finest restaurants and chefs as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas as it celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway to Mexico and Latin America. This year’s festival will be an event to rival the celebrations of Bacchus in honoring fabulous fare! The San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival. (210) 223-2881,www.nwwff.org
June
Texas Folklife Festival
Join the fun and celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Texas Folklife Festival. Hosted by UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures in HemisFair Park, this four-day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic groups together in one place to showcase their authentic food (150 dishes), great music (65 bands), colorful dance (50 folk dance groups) and authentic craft (50 craft demonstrators and 50 craft vendors). Come celebrate your heritage and share in a Texas tradition. For more information visit www.texasfolklifefestival.org
Juneteenth
Observances throughout the city, including a picnic, festival, Freedom Fair, and cultural celebrations honoring the date, June 19, 1865, that Texas slaves received word of the Emancipation Proclamation. www.juneteenthsanantonio.com
Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers themed rides, thrilling roller coasters, attractions and shows for every age, including opportunities to meet the Looney Tunes characters throughout the visually stunning 200-acre park. Admission. (210) 697-5050, www.sixflags.com
Dyeing O’ the River Green and St. Patrick’s Day River Parade
A variety of events mark St. Patrick’s Day in the Alamo City. There is a street parade and a river parade on the River Walk which follows the Dyeing O’ the River Green; and solemn ceremonies at the Alamo to honor the fallen heroes. Free. (210) 227-4262, www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
April
Fiesta San Antonio!Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day citywide celebration, which includes exciting carnivals, spectacular sports, fantastic fireworks, lively entertainment, ethnic feasts, art exhibits and sparkling parades that glide down San Antonio’s River Walk and streets. More than 100 unique events, to satisfy every taste and interest, drawing some 3 million participants and spectators from around the city, nation and world. Since 1891 when the first Fiesta event, the Battle of Flowers, honored the memory of our Texas heroes, Fiesta has expanded the initial commemoration to include the recognition and celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. Come celebrate Fiesta San Antonio! (210) 227-5191, www.fiesta-sa.org
May
San Antonio Dance Umbrella will celebrate Dance Month with numerous performances around the city. Some of the highlights of the month long dance celebration include: “The Cloggers’ Showcase”, “Dance Around the World”, and “WIP Crème”. (210) 212-6600, www.sadu.org
Cinco de Mayo Events
Celebrations commemorate the Mexican Army’s defeat of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Events include a festival with music and food at historic Market Square, concerts and other commemorations. (210) 207-8600
Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio
A three-day festival featuring live performances by more than 20 of the best musical groups from the traditional Conjunto to the progressive Tejano. Rosedale Park. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. (210) 271-3151, www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
The San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival
This Festival is giving wine and food aficionados one more thing to be thankful for this November. The Festival will showcase the Alamo City’s finest restaurants and chefs as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas as it celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway to Mexico and Latin America. This year’s festival will be an event to rival the celebrations of Bacchus in honoring fabulous fare! The San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival. (210) 223-2881,www.nwwff.org
June
Join the fun and celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Texas Folklife Festival. Hosted by UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures in HemisFair Park, this four-day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic groups together in one place to showcase their authentic food (150 dishes), great music (65 bands), colorful dance (50 folk dance groups) and authentic craft (50 craft demonstrators and 50 craft vendors). Come celebrate your heritage and share in a Texas tradition. For more information visit www.texasfolklifefestival.org
Juneteenth
Observances throughout the city, including a picnic, festival, Freedom Fair, and cultural celebrations honoring the date, June 19, 1865, that Texas slaves received word of the Emancipation Proclamation. www.juneteenthsanantonio.com
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