Hardworking, talented, and community-oriented: these are just a few ways to describe the young woman who gets to wear the Miss Fiesta crown. The Miss Fiesta pageant isn't just about good looks. It's about being beautiful inside and out. Even the most brilliant and accomplished young women can feel a little overwhelmed getting on stage for their […]
Read full articleIt's a Fiesta! And, not just any fiesta. A Texas-sized Fiesta. Fiesta San Antonio is a festival that takes place every year. 75,000 volunteers work the event that attracts over 3.5 million people. Yes, you read that right: 3.5 million people. These party-goers live in or travel to San Antonio to celebrate the city's history and […]
Read full articleMore than 11 million people stroll along San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk every year. More than 2 million of those people are locals, and many of them visit during San Antonio Fiesta. Whether you’re from out of town or live in the city, this 15-mile oasis should be at the top of your list any time of […]
Read full articleLearn About the Origins of the Battle of Flowers Parade The Battle of Flowers parade is one of the biggest highlights of Fiesta, but it comes from humble beginnings. Learn more about its origins here. If you live in Texas, you know all about the oldest Fiesta celebrated every April in San Antonio and it's […]
Read full articleWhy You Need to Experience the San Antonio Fiesta Every year in April, millions of people visit San Antonio for the 11-day all-out celebration known as Fiesta. It celebrates hometown pride and is loved by locals and tourists alike. But what is San Antonio Fiesta? Why should you care? And how can you best enjoy […]
Read full articleIf you asked them to name famous events, most people would name things like the Kentucky Derby. They probably wouldn't mention Fiesta San Antonio, although this celebration is over 125 years old. You might be asking, "What is Fiesta?" It's San Antonio's oldest and largest parade, started in 1891 by a group of local women. […]
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