Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures

Schedule:
April 14, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Fiesta FitFest presented by H-E-B - UTSA

April 15, 2023
9:00am - 4:00pm: Fiesta FitFest presented by H-E-B - UTSA
6:30pm - 10:00pm: San Antonio Lutheran Coronation - Boeing Center at Tech Port

April 16, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am: San Fernando Cathedral Fiesta Mass - San Fernando Cathedral
9:00am - 3:00pm: Fiesta FitFest presented by H-E-B - UTSA
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Mr. Teen San Antonio Scholarship and Amazing Teens’ Coronation & High Tea - The Schertz Civic Center

April 20, 2023
10:00am - 12:00am: Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
4:00pm - 10:00pm: Fiesta Fiesta - Travis Park
Main Stage Schedule
9:00pm - 10:00pm: Grupo Metal ft. Chris Perez

8:15pm - 8:30pm: Official Opening Ceremony featuring:
Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Fiesta President, John Meyer
King Antonio C, Clyde Johnson IV
Rey Feo LXXIV, Larry Kurth
Fiesta Mascot, ¡VIVA!
Other Fiesta Royalty and Dignitaries

7:05pm - 8:05pm: Fort Sam’s Own 323d Army Band – 35 To Nowhere

7:00pm - 7:05pm: Military Salute featuring a flyover by Blackhawk and Chinook Helicopters
Welcome from LTG John Evans, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Commanding General and this year’s Fiesta Senior Military Coordinator
Introduction of the 2023 Military Ambassadors
Welcome from Official Vehicle Sponsor, Toyota

6:30pm - 7pm: People’s Parade featuring Grand Marshal, Michael Quintanilla, and The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

5:30pm - 6:30pm: Fort Sam’s Own 323D Army Band – Biohazard Brass Band

5:00pm - 5:30pm: Demonstration Performances by
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
The United States Army Drill Team

4:00pm - 5:00pm: DJ Bling

5:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Taste of the Republic - Alamo Plaza

April 21, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
SAC Multicultural Conference - San Antonio College
9:30am - 12:30pm: Children’s Texas History Forum - Casa Navarro Historical Site
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
11:00am - 3:00pm: Día En La Sombrilla - Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza on UTSA’s main campus
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Fiesta Flower Show - Woodward House
5:00pm - 12:00am: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
5:00pm - 11:00pm: A Taste of New Orleans - Sunken Garden Theatre
5:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Oyster Bake - St. Mary's University Campus
5:30pm - 7:00pm: Rey Feo Public Crowning - Main Plaza.
5:30pm - 11:30pm: Alamo Heights Night 2023 - University of Incarnate Word
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Fiesta Women & Co-Ed 45th Annual Soccer Tournament - Star Soccer Complex
7:00pm - 11:00pm: WEBB Party - The Espee Pavillion
7:00pm - 12:00am: Rey Feo Crowning Celebration - Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - LDR & Grotto

April 22, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
8:00am - 8:00pm: Fiesta Women & Co-Ed 45th Annual Soccer Tournament - Star Soccer Complex
8:00am - 12:00pm: Walk for Autism - Palo Alto College
SAC Multicultural Conference - San Antonio College
8:00am - 3:00pm: Texas Corvette Association Car Show - Main Plaza-Boerne
8:30am - 11:30am: OLLU 5k Confetti Walk and Run - Our Lady of the Lake, Main Building
9:00am - 12:00pm: Pickles y Sombreros - Morgan's Wonderland Sports
9:00am - 1:00pm: Zeta Fiesta Track Meet - Wheatley Heights Sports Complex
10:00am - 6:00pm: Fiesta Arts Fair - UTSA SW Campus
10:00am - 2:00pm: Earth Day San Antonio 2023 - Woodlawn Lake Park
10:00am - 5:00pm: Fiesta Castle Hills - Fiesta Castle Hills
10:00am - 2:00pm: Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta - Padre Park
10:00am - 2:00pm: Viva Botanica! - San Antonio Botanical Garden
10:00am - 11:30am: El Rey Fido Coronation - Hops N Hounds
10:00am - 4:00pm: FIESTA FESTIVAL - The San Antonio State Supported Living Center
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
10:00am - 12:00pm: San Jacinto Victory Celebration - Alamo Plaza
10:00am - 4:00pm: Fiesta Flower Show - Woodward House
11:00am - 4:00pm: Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow - Texas A&M University-San Antonio Pavilion
11:00am - 2:00pm: Lotería para Líderes - Estancia del Norte San Antonio
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Fiesta Kings Polo Match - San Antonio Polo Club
12:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Oyster Bake - St. Mary's University Campus
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Alamo Plaza Historical Walking Tour - Alamo Plaza
12:00pm - 12:00am: Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival - Hemisfair
12:00pm - 12:00am: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
12:00pm - 9:30pm: JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Open House - JBSA - Fort Sam Houston
12:00pm - 11:00pm: A Taste of New Orleans - Sunken Garden Theatre
5:00pm - 11:00pm: Chanclas y Cervezas - The Greenline
6:15pm - 8:00pm: The Investiture of King Antonio - Alamo Plaza
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - DoSeum
7:00pm - 12:00am: Fiesta Masquerade Party - Crown Ridge Banquet Hall
7:00pm - 11:00pm: All American Canteen - Aggie Park
7:00pm - 11:00pm: 102nd Patriotic and Historical Ball - The Venues at San Fernando, San Fernando Ballroom

April 23, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
12:00am - 1:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
8:00am - 6:00pm: Fiesta Women & Co-Ed 45th Annual Soccer Tournament - Star Soccer Complex
SAC Multicultural Conference - San Antonio College
10:00am - 2:00pm: Fiesta Olé Bazaar, Luncheon, and Style Show - Westin San Antonio North
10:00am - 5:00pm: Fiesta De Los Niños - Boeing Center at Tech Port
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
10:00am - 8:00pm: DECO Fiesta - Deco Pizzeria
10:30am - 2:30pm: Champagne & Diamonds - Rosenberg Skyroom at UIW
11:00am - 5:00pm: Fiesta Arts Fair - UTSA SW Campus
11:00am - 8:00pm: Fiesta de La Familia - St. Gregory Catholic Church
12:00pm - 6:00pm: Day in Old Mexico - San Antonio Charro Association
12:00pm - 9:00pm: “Pinatas in the Barrio” - Guadalupe Plaza
12:00pm - 10:00pm: A Taste of New Orleans - Sunken Garden Theatre
12:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
3:00pm - 7:00pm: The Chili Queens Chili Cook-Off - Bonham Exchange

April 24, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
All Day - Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
SAC Multicultural Conference - San Antonio College
11:00am - 12:00pm: Air Force Day at the Alamo - Alamo Plaza
3:30pm - 5:00pm: 105th Annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo - Vietnam War Memorial
5:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
7:00pm - 9:00pm: The Texas Cavaliers River Parade
The Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade has been supporting local children’s charities since 1989. This colorful and vibrant parade not only lights up the streets during Fiesta, it also lights up a child’s face. 250,000 people attend the parade each year, but Texas Cavaliers only reserves 17,000 tickets for purchase.

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April 25, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
All Day - Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
SAC Multicultural Conference - San Antonio College
10:00am - 3:00pm: Fiesta Especial Celebration Day - Alamodome Parking Lot C
11:00am - 12:00pm: Army Day at the Alamo - Alamo Plaza
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Fiesta Tech Trek - Tech district - along Houston Street
5:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
5:30pm - 10:30pm: A Night In Old San Antonio (NIOSA) - La Villita
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Ford Mariachi Festival - The San Antonio Riverwalk
6:30pm - 11:30pm: Brighton Center’s Taste of the Northside - SSFCU Event Center
7:00pm: Cornyation 2023 - Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
7:00pm: Fiesta in Blue - Boeing Center at Tech Port
10:00pm: Cornyation 2023 - Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

April 26, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
All Day - Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
8:00am - 1:00pm: First Tee Invitational - Canyon Springs Golf Club
SAC Multicultural Conference - San Antonio College
10:30am - 3:00pm: Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon - The Westin San Antonio North
11:00am - 12:00pm: Marine Day at the Alamo - Alamo Plaza
5:00pm - 11:55pm: Fiesta Gartenfest - Beethoven Halle and Garden
5:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
5:30pm - 10:30pm: A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) - La Villita
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Ford Mariachi Festival - The San Antonio Riverwalk
7:00pm: Cornyation 2023 - Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Coronation of The Queen - Majestic Theatre
10:00pm: Cornyation 2023 - Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

April 27, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
All Day - Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
9:00am - 5:00pm: SACXS 45th Annual Show and Sale - San Antonio Garden Center
9:00am - 1:00pm: Senior Fiesta - Wonderland of the Americas Mall
10:00am - 4:00pm: St. Philip’s College CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off - St. Philip's College
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta San Fernando - San Fernando Cathedral
11:00am - 12:00pm: Navy Day at the Alamo - Alamo Plaza
12:00pm - 10:00pm: PACfest - Palo Alto College
2:00pm - 12:00am: 10th Street River Festival - Veterans Of Foreign Wars
5:00pm - 11:55pm: Fiesta Gartenfest - Beethoven Halle and Garden
5:00pm - 12:00am: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
5:00pm - 11:00pm: CCHS Fiesta FangDango - Central Catholic High School
5:30pm - 10:30pm: A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) - La Villita
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Ford Mariachi Festival - The San Antonio Riverwalk
6:30pm - 10:00pm: 85th Battle of Flowers Band Festival - Alamo Stadium.
7:00pm: Cornyation 2023 - Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
10:00pm: Cornyation 2023 - Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

April 28, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
12:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
All Day - 10th Street River Festival - Veterans Of Foreign Wars
9:00am - 5:00pm: SACXS 45th Annual Show and Sale - San Antonio Garden Center
9:30am - 12:00pm: Battle of Flowers Parade - Parade Route
Theme: Battle of Flowers…"Where Fiesta Reigns!"

The Battle of Flowers Parade is the founding event of Fiesta San Antonio, attracting crowds of more than 550,000. It is the only parade in the United States produced entirely by women, all of whom are volunteers.

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10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta San Fernando - San Fernando Cathedral
11:00am - 11:00pm: Fiesta Artisan Show - San Antonio Riverwalk
12:00pm - 12:00am: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Fiesta World Class Jazz Concert - St. Mary's University Campus
2:00pm - 10:00pm: Fredstock 2023 - San Antonio College (SAC)
5:00pm - 11:55pm: Fiesta Gartenfest - Beethoven Halle and Garten
5:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Family Blues Festival - The Espee Pavillion
5:30pm - 10:30pm: A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) - La Villita
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Fiesta Square and Round Dance - Tri-Point YMCA

April 29, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
12:00am - 12:00am: 10th Street River Festival - Veterans Of Foreign Wars
7:30am - 12:00pm: Run to Remember with Beard vs Beans - Commanche Park
7:30am - 12:00pm: Fiesta Pooch Parade - Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
8:00am - 5:30pm: Fiesta Jazz Band Festival - St. Mary's University Campus
8:30am - 10:30am: Starfish Dash 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair - UT Health San Antonio
9:00am - 5:00pm: SACXS 45th Annual Show and Sale - San Antonio Garden Center
9:00am - 7:00pm: Festival De Animales - San Antonio Zoo
9:00am - 6:00pm: King William Fair - King William Historic District
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta San Fernando - San Fernando Cathedral
10:00am - 12:00pm: Top Teens of America Healthy Choice Conference - Second Baptist Church Community Center
11:00am - 2:00pm: United Way’s Kids Festival - 5033 Lord Rd. San Antonio Texas 78220
11:00am - 11:00pm: Fiesta Artisan Show - San Antonio Riverwalk
12:00pm - 11:00pm: “MissionFest” Mission San Jose Catholic Church Fiesta Festival - The Mission San Jose
12:00pm - 12:00am: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
4:30pm - 8:30pm: 2023 Fiesta De Los Spurs Run - Legacy Park
7:15pm - 11:30pm: Fiesta Flambeau Parade - Parade Route
The Fiesta Flambeau parade has been recognized both internationally and statewide as the largest and best illuminated parade in its budget category. We accept over one hundred entrants featuring bands, dancers, floats, and other entertainers. Nearly 2 million spectators both on site and through live broadcast and syndication.

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April 30, 2023
All Day - Annual Fiesta Exhibit: A World of Inspiration - The Witte Museum
12:00am - 1:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
12:00am - 1:00am: Fiesta San Fernando - San Fernando Cathedral
9:00am - 7:00pm: Festival De Animales - San Antonio Zoo
10:00am - 12:00am: Fiesta De Los Reyes - Historic Market Square
11:00am - 11:00pm: Fiesta Artisan Show - San Antonio Riverwalk
12:00pm - 6:00pm: Day in Old Mexico - San Antonio Charro Association
12:00pm - 11:00pm: “MissionFest” Mission San Jose Catholic Church Fiesta Festival - The Mission San Jose
12:00pm - 11:00pm: Fiesta Carnival - Alamodome Parking Lot C
1:00pm - 8:00pm: Festival De Cascarones - Texas A&M University-San Antonio
1:00pm - 2:00pm: All Veterans Memorial Service - Vietnam War Memorial
3:00pm - 4:30pm: Annual Fiesta Concert - 228 South Laredo Street San Antonio Texas 78207
4:00pm - 7:00pm: Feria de las Flores - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Medical Ctr NW
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Praise Dance Celebration - The Carver Community Cultural Center

Date: April 14 - 30, 2023

Location: Various Venues in San Antonio, TX

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