Fiesta Time

April 18-28, 2024

Once again, it is time for the annual 11 day Fiesta celebration.  This has been a long standing tradition.  In 1891 a group of citizens decided to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto with a Battle of Flowers. The first parade had horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats carrying children dressed as flowers. The Belknap Rifles represented the military. The participants pelted each other with blossoms.

Pooch Parade

Want something a bit different and support a good cause?

Check out the Fiesta Pooch Parade along the beautiful tree lined streets of Alamo Heights.

8 -12 AM, Saturday, April 27

The costume contest has to be seen to be believed as San Antonio shows off its creative side and pups walk the runway in all their fiesta finest.  Many owners try to match their dog’s costume. 

Food trucks provide food and drinks throughout the morning. Many sponsors give away and sell dog related items, information and
opportunities at their booth.  Dog related demonstrations and events will be held before and after the parade.

Family Tickets

For a family (up to 6) tickets in advance are $35 and individual tickets are $30 in advance.  On the day of at the gate sales, adds another $5 to each ticket.  Free Fiesta Pooch Parade t-shirt with each registration.

Proceeds from this event support therapy animal teams as they visit the greater San Antonio area bringing the many benefits of human animal interactions to our vulnerable community members.