Fiesta® San Antonio: April 18-28
Plan ahead for traffic, detours and parking!

Downtown San Antonio can get very busy during Fiesta! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to downtown events to avoid expected disruptions related to traffic, construction projects and parking. Fiesta-related downtown street closures and parking information can be found at SASpeakUp.com/Downtown.

• Leave Early and Plan Ahead – Heavy traffic is expected. Plan to leave early and be sure to consult a navigation app, such as Google Maps or Waze, to find the best route to your destination. Please celebrate responsibly and plan a sober ride.
• Take VIA Metropolitan Transit Park & Ride – Bus shuttle service will be available for select events. Visit their website for drop off/pick up locations and up-to-date information.
• Use Ride Share – Using this service avoids traffic congestion and keeps you and those around you safe from traffic accidents.
• Parking – Visitors who choose to drive should give themselves plenty of time, plan where they will park in advance and enter the address of the parking facility as their destination address in the navigation app. A map showing a full list of City-owned garages and lots can be found on the City’s SAPark website. 
• Fiesta® Events  – View the official Fiesta® event calendar.

Visit the City of San Antonio's parking map to find rates, directions, accessibility, and EV charging stations at our downtown parking facilities. Note that parking event rates will apply during Fiesta, and parking is subject to availability.

Downtown Tuesday takes a siesta during Fiesta

San Antonio is gearing up for the annual Fiesta celebration. During this festive time, the Downtown Tuesday free parking program will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, April 23 for a Fiesta “Siesta.” Event parking rates will apply at all City-operated lots and garages. Regular meter rates will also be in effect. Special event and parade attendees are advised that street closures may impact the availability of metered parking in some areas. The Downtown Tuesday free parking program will resume on Tuesday, April 30. For more information, please visit the Downtown Tuesday website.

Fiesta de los Reyes

FREE

April 19-28, visit the website for the full event schedule

The Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation and the City of San Antonio have partnered to produce Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square, a culturally rich celebration featuring daily and nightly live performances, a wide variety of delicious cuisine and exciting family-friendly events. For more information, please visit www.fiestadelosreyes.com.

Texas Cavaliers River Parade

Ticketed event

Monday, April 22, 7 p.m.

Join the thousands of enthusiastic spectators gathered on the banks of the San Antonio River! As the most unique parade in the United States, it is one of the premier events each year during San Antonio's biggest celebration, Fiesta. Purchase tickets or watch the KSAT broadcast live. For tickets and more information, visit the event website.

Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA®)

Ticketed event

Tuesday, April 23 - Friday, April 26, 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Each year, the historic downtown village of La Villita takes center stage as 85,000 visitors gather for four nights to celebrate the city's unique heritage at "A Night in Old San Antonio." Hundreds of elaborately decorated food and drink booths and more than a dozen nonstop entertainment stages represent the diverse cultures and customs of our city in 15 heritage-themed areas. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.niosa.org.

Fiesta Battle of Flowers® Parade

Ticketed event

Friday, April 26, Vanguard 9:55 a.m., Parade 10:30 a.m.

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. For more information and tickets, please visit the event website.

Fiesta Flambeau® Parade

Ticketed event

Saturday, April 27, Vanguard 7:15 p.m., Parade 7:45 p.m.

The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade is the largest illuminated night parade in the U.S. The 2.6-mile route lights up the streets of downtown and is viewed by an estimated 750,000+ spectators and another 1.5 million on TV. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the event website.

VIA Park & Ride Fiesta

VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer convenient, affordable Park & Ride service to and from multiple 2024 Fiesta events. Visit VIA's website for more information.

New finds await at La Villita Historic Arts Village!

Located in the heart of downtown, La Villita offers over 15 unique boutiques, art galleries, and dining experiences. For more information on events, shopping and dining experiences visit their website.

Find everything you need at Market Square!

With over 100 locally owned shops, you’ll find cultural curios, artifacts, hand-crafted leather goods, and a diverse collection of traditional apparel at Historic Market Square. For a list of shops and hours, please visit Market Square's website.

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Free Parking at City Tower on Sundays!

City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce. Entrances to the garage are on Main Street and Flores Street. For directions, please view our parking map.