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What’s Inside President’s Welcome

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Mayor’s Greeting

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Let’s Fiesta, Military City, USA!

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The Fresh Guide to Fiesta San Antonio

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Celebrating Anniversaries: Fiesta Style

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Military AmbassadorApproved Fiesta Events You’ll Love

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Participating Military Organizations

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The Party With A ($340 Million) Purpose

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Fiesta Style Hacks: Doing Good While Looking Good

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Fiesta Bites

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Poster Artist Spotlight

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Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair

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Official Fiesta® San Antonio Schedule of Events

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Parade Routes

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Official Fiesta® San Antonio Event Descriptions

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Fiesta’s 2018 Military Ambassadors

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King Antonio XCVI Richard Sparr

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El Rey Feo LXX Ken Flores and La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Ariana Flores

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2018 Miss Fiesta San Antonio Carla Juarez

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2018 Fiesta Teen Queen Kendall Chapman-Ryan

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2018 Charro Queen Victoria Rodriguez

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2017-18 Queen of Soul Malia Martinez

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2018 Miss San Antonio Ashley Sneed

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2018 FSAC Executive Committee

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2018 Board of 144 Commissioners 2018 Fiesta Members

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Former Presidents

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Order of the Cascarón

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Thank You Fiesta Sponsors

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Thank You Fiesta Partners

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Bill Mitchell, 2018 Fiesta Commission President, at the Alamo, where Fiesta began in 1891.

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President’s Welcome Deep-rooted Fiesta traditions VIVA FIESTA! Those are the words you hear every year for 11 days

But my most rewarding Fiesta role (until now) was serving as King

in April. This is the time of year where all of San Antonio and

Antonio LXXXIX in 2011, as it was all about giving back to the

visitors from around the world come together to celebrate our

community. Whether we were supporting children’s charities

heritage, have fun and raise money for hundreds of nonprofit

financially or just attending schools or events where the children

organizations. It’s a Party with a Purpose! Whether this is your

love Fiesta and King Antonio, it was all about the giving. No one

first Fiesta or your 50th, we encourage you to attend and

cared about my name; they just loved King Antonio and the

participate in as many of the events as possible and enjoy the

traditions surrounding the title. I was able to spread love and

festive celebration.

encouragement through my “Don’t Stop Believing” campaign, which urged children never to stop believing in themselves, their family and friends, and their faith.

Lastly, I must mention the military as we are Military City, USA and Fiesta is proof positive of that statement. We celebrate the military throughout the week and have 10 Military Ambassadors that are an official part of Fiesta and are celebrated at every event they attend.

There are at least 12 events that are specifically directed at the military, but Bill and his wife, Margaret with their family during a get-a-way to their favorite gathering spot – their beach house in Port Aransas, TX. Pictured from left to right: Brian Mitchell, Brandon, Erin, Mitchell and Cooper Clementson, Bill and Margaret Mitchell, Matt and Vaughn Mitchell, Melissa, Tripp and Will Mitchell.

the military is a part of many more. One of the commanding generals last year made the comment that a lot of cities talk the talk that they are a “Military City” but Fiesta is proof that San Antonio walks the walk.

For most of my life, Fiesta has been a part of my life in one way or

As President of G.W. Mitchell Construction, a company with roots as

another. As a kid, I remember attending the Battle of Flowers

deep as Fiesta and responsible for building much of the iconic San

Parade, the Fiesta Flambeau Parade, the River Parade and NIOSA

Antonio landscape, it’s an honor to be a part of an organization,

every year. I even marched in the Battle of Flowers Parade

such as the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, that supports and

multiple times in the mid-70s as a member of the Alamo Heights

celebrates the history, traditions, and community of San Antonio.

High School Band. Later, I proudly watched my mom Chair the

Since 1891, Fiesta has grown from one event to 113, involving 97

Battle of Flowers Parade in 1989, the first year the parade had

nonprofits with 75,000 volunteers, as well as providing entertainment

large helium balloons. Since then, I have been a member of the

for more than 2.5 million Fiesta attendees. This “Party with a

Order of the Alamo and the German Club, as well as the Texas

Purpose” has had an annual economic impact on the San Antonio

Cavaliers, serving as River Parade Marshal in 2007 and

community of more than $340 million – that’s quite astounding.

Commander in 2009-2010.

Attending these events is not only fun, but it allows you to directly

Working with the City of San Antonio, the nonprofit parade

make a difference while celebrating San Antonio! Whether you

participants, and the 200-plus volunteers from the Texas Cavaliers

attend one or many Fiesta events this year, remember that you

was an extremely rewarding experience. Prior to being the Parade

are what makes Fiesta great, providing help to the organizations

Marshal, I had worked on the River Parade for nine years, during

that need it most.

which I chaired four different committees and was Operations Officer and Vice Parade Marshal. Due to the construction of the

Viva Fiesta!

River Walk in 2007, we had to change the route of the parade to start where we used to end, creating a route that has not changed since.

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Mayor’s Greeting Welcome to Fiesta 2018!

San Antonians eagerly look forward to this celebration each year and for good reason.

This year is even more special because we

Fiesta is as much a part of the city’s fabric as the Alamo and the River Walk, and it unifies the entire city in a celebration of community spirit.

also are commemorating San Antonio’s 300th birthday.

The Party With A Purpose has grown from one parade honoring the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto into an 11-day festival that celebrates San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultural history.

The parades, food and fun are only part of the tradition.

The party’s purpose makes the event so vitally important to our city. Each Fiesta event is sponsored by a local nonprofit or military organization, and the funds raised during Fiesta enrich our city throughout the year, helping worthwhile causes ranging from scholarships to mentoring to programs for senior citizens.

The tens of thousands of volunteers who make Fiesta a reality each year are working to make our community better and help their neighbors. More than 100 nonprofit organizations participate each year.

Since the first Fiesta parade in 1891, the festival has served as the favorite event of the year for many San Antonians. Fiesta is as much a part of the city’s fabric as the Alamo and the River Walk, and it unifies the entire city in a celebration of community spirit. San Antonio knows how to have a fun while demonstrating its compassionate soul.

Welcome to our party and Viva Fiesta!

The City of San Antonio is honored that you have decided to share our good times, enjoy our wonderful city, and help us commemorate our Tricentennial.

Ron Nirenberg | Mayor | San Antonio 18 | MAYOR’S GREETING

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Let’s Fiesta, Military City, USA! O n behalf of those who serve—the

140,000 active duty, government

civilians, veterans, and military family

members who call San Antonio home— thank you for your overwhelming abrazo of friendship.

From its humble beginnings more than 125 years ago as a parade to celebrate the Battle of San Jacinto and remember the heroes of the Alamo, Fiesta has grown into an extravaganza that brings together diverse cultures and styles to form a celebration unique in America today.

The festivities are a tapestry of colors, flavors and sounds made possible because of the dedication of a community that understands heritage and the importance of service.

My wife, Joni, and I are new to San Antonio, and we are excited to delve into the excitement and fun that Fiesta brings.

We appreciate the military ties that Fiesta has; the military has had a presence at Fiesta since 1891. Famous military leaders— Pershing, MacArthur and Eisenhower—have been associated with Fiesta, and I am proud to join those ranks.

Our Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard representatives—the Military Ambassadors—represent the finest of our services to attend Fiesta events. Plus, the military provides many ceremonial units at events and parades.

We know all the volunteers and organizations spend countless hours making sure everything goes just right, and we know this year’s celebration will be spectacular!

On behalf of those who serve—the 140,000 active duty, government civilians, veterans, and military family members who call San Antonio home—thank you for your overwhelming abrazo of friendship.

Viva San Antonio! Viva Fiesta!

Steven L. Kwast Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas

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The Fresh Guide to Fiesta San Antonio

By Bob McCullough

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n amazing transformation occurs every April in San Antonio. Winter’s earth tones finally fade

with the return of green grass, sprouting tree leaves and dashes of color from flowers both wild and domestic. Simultaneously, the local pulse quickens with anticipation. Colorful clothing emerges from hibernation. Toes itch to tap to tunes of all kinds, especially stirring music made for marching. Appetites yearn for anticuchos, gorditas, paletas and other “portable” culinary delights.

All this and much more can mean only one thing – it’s the April ecstasy known as Fiesta San Antonio!

For 10 days in a row, the city focuses on multi-cultural fun with popular parades like the Texas Cavaliers River, Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau; grand get-togethers such as Oyster Bake, Night in Old San Antonio, Taste of New Orleans, Fiesta Carnival and the King William Fair; and lots of other intriguing events.

The 2018 edition of Fiesta San Antonio, April 19-29, takes on special significance as a major event within another major event – San Antonio 300, the celebration of the city’s 300th birthday.

“Fiesta is the time each year when every part of the city, every ethnicity, every culture comes together in celebration of our history and the diversity that makes us the community we are,” says Amy Shaw, executive director of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission.

“There’s something for everyone – great food, live music, the biggest and best parades, fitness fun and so much more. And all the proceeds support great non-profit causes.”

Fiesta-goers don their favorite festive accessories and radiate joy as they enjoy Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair, the official kick-off to Fiesta San Antonio.

Because of Fiesta’s growth over the past 127 years, the Fiesta San Antonio Commission has coordinated the multitudinous facets of the festival since 1959.

Volunteer commissioners set policy, and Shaw’s staff collaborates with 100 local non-profit organizations and their 75,000 volunteers that stage Fiesta events.

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“There’s something for everyone – great food, live music, the biggest and best parades, fitness fun and so much more. And all the proceeds support great non-profit causes.”

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For “rookies” seeking to quickly grasp the “Party with a Purpose,” Fiesta San Antonio began in 1891 as a one-parade event honoring the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. It has mushroomed into one of America’s premier festivals, with an economic impact on the community of more than $340 million, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio study. Funds raised by official Fiesta events provide services to San Antonio citizens all year long.

Aside from the well-known parades and mega-gatherings, Fiesta San Antonio 2018 presents a colorful palette of eclectic events.

A sampling clearly underscores the festival’s diversity — some events you might not know about, but should.

The big party begins quite appropriately with a free party –

King Antonio XCV Michael Casillas cuts the necktie of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Chariman Rad Weaver, marking the official beginning of Fiesta San Antonio.

Fiesta Fiesta – from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Hemisfair Park. It presents newcomers and veterans alike with a great introduction to the traditions, food, entertainment and non-stop fun that will take center stage throughout Fiesta San Antonio 2018. Those traditions include the ceremonial severing of a necktie to call attention to Fiesta’s emphasis on comfortable attire and the cracking of cascarones (colorful confetti-filled egg shells) over the heads of Fiesta royalty to wish them good luck.

“Each year, WEBB attracts more than 1,500 guests and raises in excess of $100,000 for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation’s client services that include free HIV testing, prevention education, clinical care, a hot meals program and more…”

Revelers enjoy the high-tempo sounds from Fiesta Fiesta’s mainstage.

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Attendees dance at WEBB Party organized by the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, the oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization in Bexar County and South Texas.

or traded. It’s not uncommon to see Fiesta participants looking like generals, draped with colorful sashes displaying medals of all shapes and colors. By the way, Fiesta Fiesta 2018 also will mark the golden anniversary of the Hemisfair world’s fair in 1968.

“Fiesta Fiesta is a great way to sample a little of everything Fiesta has to offer,” Shaw notes.

The following evening from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, the San Antonio AIDS Foundation celebrates the 25th anniversary of its WEBB Party, Participants of Fiesta Fiesta’s People’s Parade dance through Hemisfair.

a mix of high-energy dance music, cutting-edge live entertainment, exotic cuisine tastings and an eccentric, fun-loving crowd.

“Each year, WEBB attracts more than 1,500 guests and raises in

Hemisfair Park, in the shadow of the Tower of the Americas, offers

excess of $100,000 for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation’s client

plenty of space for savoring Texas cuisine from San Antonio’s best

services that include free HIV testing, prevention education,

chefs, enjoying various musical genres, experiencing arguably the

clinical care, a hot meals program and more,” says the

best kids’ playground in the city, marching in the festive People’s

Foundation’s Ken Slavin. “Such services help 30,000 people

Parade, launching a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening

annually in a 12-county area.”

and, last but not least, negotiating good deals.

Some observers think WEBB is an acronym, but Slavin notes it’s

The bargaining is part of one of Fiesta’s increasingly popular

part of a proverb that guided founders of the party: “When spider

traditions – Pin Pandemonium, the only Official Marketplace for

webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” Actually, the name WEBB was a

Fiesta Medals – where commemorative medals created by San

typographical error on the first invitation a quarter-century ago

Antonio commercial and non-profit organizations get bought, sold

that was never changed.

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Musicians wear festival accessories while performing at Fiesta POPS.

The upbeat tempo continues with a major musical event – Fiesta Pops – at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle.

The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra fills the Tobin Center with music that’s in keeping with the rapid pace of Fiesta San Antonio, says the Symphony’s Annette Paulin. Music, dance and culture of Mexico and Latin America take the spotlight, along with special performances by vocalist Sebastien de la Cruz, Mariachi Campanas de America and the Guadalupe Dance Company, which specializes in Mexican folklorico and flamenco dance styles.

The scene shifts from musical artistry to visual arts during Fiesta Arts Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

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on Sunday, April 22, at the Southwest School of Art, 1200 Navarro.

Now in its 45th year, Fiesta Arts Fair gives art lovers an

rare and beautiful setting for Fiesta Arts Fair, which is ranked in

opportunity to purchase high-quality contemporary and

the top 50 arts fairs and festivals in the country. It’s a gem of an

traditional art and crafts from approximately 115 notable artists

arts event, with a family-friendly atmosphere that offers something

from Texas, 20 other states and Canada. The fair also includes live

for the entire family, from kids and teens to adults and seniors.”

regional music, Fiesta-inspired foods and a children’s hands-on art area at the Southwest School of Art campus on the River Walk.

For many, Fiesta Arts Fair becomes an introduction to classes and programs at the non-profit art school, which seeks to teach and

“Our campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,”

advance the visual arts for students seeking higher education and

says the School’s Barbara Hill, “so the historic buildings provide a

others seeking educational enrichment.

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“There’s so much to see and do.

Just pick some events in a part of town outside your own neighborhood, and try something new! Fiesta is definitely the best way to get to know San Antonio.”

“Another unique aspect of the Fair is the level of engagement that occurs routinely between fair patrons and artists,” Hill adds.

“The artists appreciate the fact that patrons want to learn more about what they’re seeing rather than just to walk by as a mere observer.”

The thunder of horses’ hooves fills Olmos Basin Park, 651 Devine Road, during the Fiesta Kings Cup Polo Tournament, scheduled to gallop from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22.

“The Kings Cup is an exciting afternoon of racing polo ponies, fabulous gourmet food, polo fashions and beautiful ladies in fancy hats,” says Ursula Pari of the sponsoring San Antonio Polo Club.

“Teams from all over the state join in the fun and put on an adrenaline-fueled show just feet from the royal festivities.”

The Kings Cup, among the first Fiesta events ever held, reappeared in 2014 after an absence of many years and became an official Fiesta event three years later. The Polo Club sponsors the tournament to provide free or low-cost polo education to children and to preserve the history of the sport.

San Antonio Polo Club President Ursula Pari ready for play in the Fiesta Kings Cup.

“By the way, the 2018 Fiesta Kings Cup will be precursor to the Tricentennial Cup, May 12-13, between teams from San Antonio and Spain,” Pari adds.

Families and children create their own works of art at Fiesta Arts Fair.

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One of San Antonio’s many fascinating neighborhoods hosts the Deco District Arts and Music Festival from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 22, in the Deco District, an historic area on San Antonio’s near-northwest side.

Centered in the vicinity of 1800 Fredericksburg Road, the Deco

The Deco District Arts and Music Festival raises money for the Network for Young Artists, an after-school performing arts program for students age 4 to 20.

District Arts and Music Festival raises money for the Network for Young Artists, an after-school performing arts program for students ages 4 to 20, according to Diana Arevalo of the Network, the sponsoring organization.

“This outdoor festival that’s free and open to the public means dozens of performances by musicians of all ages on two stages, more than 65 local art vendors, diverse food and drink offerings and other attractions highlighting the cultural, economic and social vitality of the Deco District,” Arevalo says.

Another very different “neighborhood,” the San Antonio Downtown Tech District, presents Fiesta Tech Trek from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, along Houston Street in the city’s center.

Will Garrett of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce likens Fiesta Tech Trek to a “pub crawl” through the Tech District, with stops at tech companies, co-working spaces and other tech organizations. It enables trekkers to become familiar with tech

Deco District Arts and Music Festival features a variety of musicians of all ages on two stages.

talent, tech companies, training providers, incubators,

Sampling virtual reality headsets with their phones at Fiesta Tech Trek.

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Combing the stalls at Deco District and Music Festival for cool and trendy clothes, jewelry, and accessories.

new to Tech Trek participants, whether it be new stops, new companies or new innovations to check out.”

One of Fiesta’s oldest traditions – Fiesta Gartenfest from 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 25-27 at Beethoven Halle and Garden, 422 Pereida St. – gives guests a taste of a German-style celebration right in San Antonio.

Hosted by the Beethoven Mäennerchor, the oldest active singing society in Texas, Fiesta Gartenfest features German food, San Antonio’s German community celebrates its long heritage in Central Texas at Fiesta Gartenfest.

beverages and entertainment including a 50-piece concert band and dance bands. The emphasis is on family fun and gemütlichkeit, German for “fellowship,” says David Uhler of the Mäennerchor.

accelerators and “some of the coolest co-working spaces San Antonio has to offer.”

Founded in 1867, the Beethoven Mäennerchor was part of Fiesta long before the city’s annual bash was known as Fiesta. Gartenfest takes place at the Mäennerchor’s home in the King William

“There’s no set schedule during Tech Trek,” Garrett says, “so

neighborhood and includes an outdoor biergarten with picnic-

attendees can choose where to start and end their journeys. Each

table seating and an air-conditioned hall and clubroom. Uhler

stop offers good food, great conversation, cold beverages and, in

suggests arriving early because the best seats are near the stage

many locations, some pretty awesome swag. With the speed of

for Fiesta royalty sightings and spontaneous “Chicken Dance”

innovation and tech in San Antonio, each year brings something

eruptions on the dance floor.

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A Day in Old Mexico and Charreada – 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 22, and Sunday, April 29, at Rancho del Charro, 6126 Padre Drive – blends a different kind of excitement with strong traditions that link San Antonio with Mexico.

The Asociación de Charros de San Antonio has been carrying on the tradition of charrería for 70 years. It originated in the 19th century as a way to prepare horses and riders for battle and later evolved as an equestrian competition featuring horse reining, bull riding and artistic roping skills.

Today’s charros, or Mexican riders, wear traditional clothes and use horse equipment as required by the Federation of Charros in Mexico. Both male and female teams exhibit their skills during the charreadas, or traditional Mexican rodeos.

Young riders dressed in the traditional Escaramuza show off their skills for the crowd at A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada.

“A Day in Old Mexico takes place in the oldest lienzo charro, or Mexican rodeo arena, in the U. S.,” says the Asociaciόn’s Irma Iris Durán de Rodriguez. “The 11 acres on the South Side feel far from town, but we’re only minutes from the Alamo and within walking distance of other Spanish missions, all of which have the distinction of being a World Heritage Site. Our men and women perform routines very similar to the American rodeo.

There’s also ballet folklorico, mariachi music and Mexican food to feel like a Sunday in the Mexico of old.”

Amid all the pageantry and merry-making, Fiesta San Antonio serves an important educational purpose, the Fiesta Commission’s Shaw believes.

“One of the many great things about Fiesta is that every part of San Antonio wants to show off,” she says. “Every part of town does something special and invites neighbors in to participate. There’s so much to see and do.

Just pick some events in a part of town outside your own neighborhood, and try something new! Fiesta is definitely the best way to get to know San Antonio.”

A “Charro” demonstrates his impressive reining skills at A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada.

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Celebrating Anniversaries, Fiesta Style

By Julie Catalano

As if we needed more reasons to celebrate, some of Fiesta’s most beloved official events are marking major milestones in 2018.

Military Ambassador Gunnery Sgt. Tajanna Draher of the U.S. Marines and Sgt. Catherine Trisch of the U.S. Army, present a wreath to fellow ambassador Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Gooden-Bustamante of the U.S. Air Force during the Pilgrimage to the Alamo.

All-American Canteen – 25 years.

Fiesta Arts Fair – 45 Years.

Preservation Fort Sam Houston

Southwest School of Art

preservationfortsam.org, 210.490.1818

swschool.org/fiestaartsfair, 210.224.1848

Ready to go back in time to the boogie-woogie days of the 1940s?

A gem of a Fiesta event, the annual Fiesta Arts Fair showcases the

Preservation Fort Sam Houston has just the ticket with its annual

contemporary art of more than 100 artists from all over the country

All-American Canteen Dinner Dance, paying tribute to the Greatest

on the picturesque grounds and gardens of the Southwest School

Generation and all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

of Art, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since the

Benefiting preservation of the historic buildings of Fort Sam

Fair’s debut in 1978, “It has become recognized by many as a

Houston and Camp Bullis, the popular Fiesta event that started in

highlight of the Fiesta San Antonio season,” says Barbara Hill,

1993 as a Victorian gala on post evolved into a lively USO-style

director of community programs. Its signature elements have

Canteen in 2008, with a fitting new home at historic Sunset

remained the same—juried exhibits, contemporary and traditional

Station. “Troops were always coming and going through here,

art and craft, live music, food and drink, while continuing to grow

with families seeing them off and welcoming them home,” says

steadily in popularity here and elsewhere. Proceeds from the event

Preservation Fort Sam Houston’s Fiesta event chair Pris Trawick.

benefit the School’s many educational programs including its

Highlights include the 25-piece Sentimental Journey orchestra

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program and community studio art

playing the Big Band hits of the era; an Andrews Sisters-style

programs for adults, children, and teens. Ranked in the top 50 fairs

singing group; and dinner by Rosemary’s Catering/The RK Group.

and festivals by Art Fair SourceBook, the family-friendly event is a

A costume contest features everything from active-duty

favorite among participating artists as well, who “seem to really

personnel in dress uniform to “sightings” of Generals Eisenhower

appreciate the colorful attire, hats, and Fiesta medals,” says Hill.

and MacArthur, to elaborate spot-on period recreations of 1940s

The Youth Art Garden is a special spot, where kids can work with

garb. “We try to foster the attitude of all the uniforms getting

the pros to create their own mini-masterpieces. Special for 2018:

together in the spirit of voluntary support and friendship,” says

“Our goal is to provide a great experience year after year,” says Hill.

Trawick. Special for 2018: The event will incorporate themes

“We’re already thinking ahead to the 50th anniversary!” Saturday

commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in 1918.

April 21, 10 am - 6 pm & Sunday, April 22, 11 am – 5 pm.

Saturday, April 21, 7 – 11 p.m. Ticketed event.

Ticketed event.

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“A Night In Old San Antonio®” – 70 Years.

Pilgrimage to the Alamo – 100 Years.

San Antonio Conservation Society, niosa.org, 210.226.5188

Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Mission Chapter alamomissionchapter.com, 210.822.0120 It was 1918, just months before the end of World War I, and Fiesta celebrations were suspended that year out of respect for those fighting overseas. That was the birth of the Pilgrimage to the Alamo, a reverent ceremony that initially replaced the festive Battle of Flowers Parade but became a tradition in its own right, presented every year in Alamo Plaza as a memorial tribute to the heroes of the Alamo. The Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas began participating in the Pilgrimage in 1925 and later assumed full responsibility for the event.

Today’s Pilgrimage is a wreath-bearing procession by historic, civic, military and school groups from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in front of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts to the Alamo, during which time a roll call of the Alamo battle dead is read aloud

Adorned with her Fiesta medals, a Fiesta-goer relaxes in the shade with a refreshment at NIOSA (A Night in Old San Antonio ). ®

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until the last flower is laid at the Shrine of Texas Liberty. “The Pilgrimage has always been a solemn event,” says Mary Wieser, president, Alamo Mission Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas. “The extraordinary participation of the our armed services allows us to honor today’s heroes while remembering those who

Never have three little syllables meant so much to so many. NIOSA® is virtually synonymous with Fiesta, where 85,000+ revelers enjoy

fought and died for Texas Independence.” Monday, April 23, 4 – 5 p.m. Free.

delectable food, libations and non-stop entertainment that flow freely from 200+ booths at La Villita in 15 culturally themed areas.

Beginning in 1938 as the one-night “Indian Festival,” this annual four-night iconic event is entirely run by 13,000 San Antonio Conservation Society volunteers, some of whom have donated their time and talents for a half-century, says volunteer extraordinaire Margie Arnold, Chairman of 2018 A Night In Old San Antonio and Conservation Society Fourth Vice President. “Our volunteers are the lifeline of NIOSA. Many travel from around the country to volunteer; some are second- and third-generations of families. We could not do this without them.” It’s all for a great cause. NIOSA proceeds help fund the San Antonio Conservation Society’s initiatives and programs to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, places, waterways, parks and customs relating to the history of Texas. Many historic landmarks in San Antonio

Official Fiesta Royalty listen intently while names of the fallen heroes of the Alamo are read and wreaths are laid at the grounds of the Alamo at the Pilgrimage to the Alamo. ®

including the San Antonio Missions, Old Ursuline Academy (now the Southwest School of Art), Aztec Theatre and the Fairmount Hotel owe their very existence to NIOSA—the nation’s largest single historic preservation fundraising event. “All of our net proceeds from NIOSA go to the Conservation Society for preservation and restoration, Heritage Education tours, grants, seminars, resource library, house museums and much more,” says Arnold. Special for 2018: The ever-popular NIOSA medal. “We are eagerly looking forward to presenting the best Fiesta event ever, and in turn contributing a record amount toward the Conservation Society’s mission of historic preservation.” April 24-27, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Ticketed event with advance discounts tickets sold.

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Queen of Soul Annual Pageant – 50 Years.

Fiesta® Flambeau Parade – 70 Years.

San Antonio Queen of Soul Inc.

Fiesta® Flambeau Parade Assocation

saqos.org, 210.386.2223.

fiestaflambeauparade.org, 210.202.7900

Founded in 1968 by several civic-minded individuals to address the need for African-American representation in Fiesta San Antonio,

The University of Texas Longhorn Band continues the long-standing tradition to lead the Fiesta® Flambeau Parade.

the San Antonio Queen of Soul (SAQOS) Annual Pageant provides scholarship opportunities for young African-American women from Bexar County and the surrounding area. The pageant’s training program prepares contestants in poise, self confidence, and academic excellence, according to SAQOS president Vonzetta Hickman, “to get them ready for what Fiesta and the city is going to involve them in throughout their reign,” such as speaking engagements at schools, nursing homes, churches, and private clubs. The Queen and her two-princess court also ride in the famed Fiesta Flambeau parade. Hickman, a former QOS titleholder, says that the experience is “life changing. Working with and giving back to the community gives them the confidence they need to achieve their goals in education or their chosen field.” Special for 2018: “We’re known for our Motown event,” says Hickman, “so we’re presenting a night of stars at the 2018 dinner dance. Awards will be given to all those who have supported us throughout the 50 years.”

2018 Events: Motown Dinner Dance, March 17. Generations Brunch, March 18. QOS Reception and Pageant, October 2018. Ticketed events.

The WEBB Party – 25 Years.

San Antonio AIDS Foundation sanantonioaids.org, 210.225.4715.

The 2018 Fiesta Flambeau® Parade will celebrate its 70th “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.”

That’s the Ethiopian proverb behind the WEBB Party that began in 1993 to benefit

anniversary with “Three Centuries-One City” as the parade theme.

It is the largest illuminated night parade and a highlight of Fiesta San Antonio. Along a 2.6 mile route, the Flambeau Parade continues to light up the streets of downtown San Antonio for more than 700,000 spectators and another 1.5 million television viewers.

the San Antonio AIDS

The idea of an illuminated night parade was the brainchild of

Foundation (a logo design

Reynolds Andricks. In 1948, he recommended that a “new” parade

typo added an extra B to “web” and the name stuck). “It was the

take place at night and that it be called “Fiesta Flambeau.” With

height of the AIDS epidemic and a very dark time,” says Ken Slavin,

the help of William Premecky from Fredericksburg, Texas, they

SAAF vice president of communications. “The community came

created Fiesta’s first illuminated night parade. As an alumnus of

together to raise money and awareness to help the first AIDS

the University of Texas, Mr. Andricks saw to it that the 350-piece

service organization in the city.” Now, the high-octane annual

University of Texas Longhorn Band led his Flambeau Parade,

funfest “has grown into probably our most beloved event and one

beginning an annual tradition. In 1989, the Fiesta Flambeau Parade

of our biggest fundraisers,” says Slavin, who describes the bash as

was staged by a city volunteer group, and the following year the

“Will and Grace on steroids.” Partygoers range from Fiesta royalty

same group became known as the Fiesta Flambeau Parade

to everyday folks enjoying live dancing, food and drink, comedy,

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and more. All net proceeds support SAAF’s free HIV and other STD testing, education in public schools, the Hot Meals Program for HIV-positive adults and the Carson House transitional living facility.

Special for 2018: A commemorative Fiesta medal for the WEBB Party’s 25th Anniversary. “We’ve had some great medals through the years but this one is really gorgeous,” says Slavin. “and the sales from that go right back into the cause.” Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Ticketed event.

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The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association is a non-profit organization with 92 members and more than 300 volunteers.

Visit www.fiestaflambeauparade.org or call 210-364-5349 to purchase tickets, or tune in to KSAT-12 or KSAT.com for live coverage of the parade! Saturday, April 28, 6:45 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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Military Ambassador-Approved Fiesta Events You’ll Love

By Alexa Westerman

From music and dancing to history and parades, these must-do events will not disappoint.

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ore than 125 years ago, Fiesta® San Antonio began with a small tribute to the fallen heroes of the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Fast forward to 2018, San Antonio is officially considered Military City, USA® and Fiesta San Antonio continues to proudly serve some of the 280,000 residents that Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) supports.

Fiesta San Antonio is grateful to all the military service men and women who enjoy our Fiesta events. A few former Military Ambassadors representing their respective military branches attended as many of the 100+ events as they could last year, and they weigh-in on some of the not-to-miss Fiesta events for our military community!

Petty Officer 1st Class Cindy Gallego and Petty Officer 2nd Class Adonis Lowery laugh with other guests at Crown the King! Public Crowning of Rey Feo.

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Gunnery Sgt. Tajanna Draher, USMC Joint Base San Antonio is home to more Department of Defense (DoD) students than any other installation and the JBSA-Lackland Fiesta® Military Parade is a must-do event for Gunnery Sgt. Tajanna Draher.

“To witness the heart and spirit the students are instilled throughout training and become something they never dreamed of is inspiring,” said Draher.

The airmen graduation parade is an annual salute to Fiesta and is open to all authorized DoD identification cardholders or invited guests. Official Fiesta Royalty and important figures of Fiesta attend as a nod to Fiesta’s origins and commitment to our military community.

Petty Officer 1st Class Cindy Gallego, USN Fiesta San Antonio began as a one-parade event with the Battle of Flowers Parade where women pummeled each other with locally-sourced flower blooms to reenact a battle to commemorate the fallen men of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto. Today, The Battle of Flowers Parade is a flagship event of Fiesta and a favorite among many festival-goers. Petty Officer 1st Class Cindy Gallego describes the event in one word – “amazing.”

“The time and dedication taken to create each float is worth seeing for yourself,” said Gallego. “Especially to discover the entire parade is run by women!”

Gunnery Sgt. Tajanna Draher of the U.S. Marines shows off her sash of medals.

Interested in watching? Tickets to Battle of Flowers can be purchased at www.battleofflowers.org or host a parade-watching party and tune in to KSAT-12 for live broadcast coverage.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Mesta, USCG Tech. Sgt. Nicholas J. GoodenBustamante, USAF With games, food, and a family-friendly atmosphere for individuals with disabilities, Tech Sgt. Nicholas GoodenBustamante says Fiesta® Especial Celebration Day is an awesome event for families and children. Fiesta Especial Celebration Day is a one-day community-based education program and carnival experience for children and adults with disabilities to participate in along with their schools, programs and families. It is organized by disABILTYsa, an organization dedicated to educate, advance and engage individuals with disabilities.

“The moment we walked in as Military Ambassadors, you could tell the kids looked at us as heroes,” said Gooden-Bustamante.

“Though the event is lesser-known, it makes a tremendous impact throughout the community and leaves a positive mark.”

For a more military-centric atmosphere, Gooden-Bustamante suggests the All-American Canteen for a night of dancing, tasty food, and great atmosphere in a salute to military service members both past and present.

“As an Ambassador, the moment I walked in, I felt like I was taken back in time,” said Gooden-Bustamante. “And, the best part was talking and mingling with military from all branches of service.”

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Students from more than 30 San Antonio and regional high-school bands will fill Alamo Stadium during the Battle of Flowers Band Festival. Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Mesta recommends spending an April evening listening as these student’s present entertaining music and complex marching formations.

“The high school bands are composed of talented San Antonio students that wow the crowds with their musical talent and dance performances,” said Mesta. “It’s a must-see event!”

Fiesta historians can tell you that several events are key to furthering the military traditions of Fiesta. Among the top of this list is the Pilgrimage to the Alamo, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2018. This memorial tribute to the Alamo heroes and heritage of Texas begins with a solemn, wreath-bearing procession while an authoritative voice intones the names of the Alamo defenders and ends with a brief memorial service while wreaths are placed on the Alamo greensward. Mesta shares it as a must-attend event because it exudes the pride and respect San Antonio has for its history and those who sacrificed their lives for their country.

“It’s not your typical Fiesta-style event,” said Mesta. “But, the emotion is equal to the livelier events and resonates with anyone in attendance.”

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Tech. Sgt. Marie A. Sarabia, USAF

Sgt. 1st Class Lee M. Wright, USA

Fiesta isn’t left short in festive entertainment and delicious food, but where else can you see San Antonio’s record size piñata?

Piñatas in the Barrio features live music, Fiesta foods, and the unveiling of the “Barrio’s Largest Piñata.” Tech Sgt. Marie Sarabia compliments A.U.E.D.A., the organization dedicated to producing the event, and their mission to provide assistance to the artistic and entertainment community of San Antonio.

Can you say you’ve been to a parade where the floats actually float?

Each year during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, hundreds of thousands of people line the San Antonio River Walk to view the unusual parade. Official Fiesta Royalty, members of the community, local non-profits, and San Antonio’s military installations drift down the river behind King Antonio, the monarch who reigns over the evening festivities bringing Texas-sized Fiesta merriment. Sgt. 1st Class Lee Wright, who had the pleasure to ride with the other Military Ambassadors in a float during the River Parade, suggests it as a “must-do” Fiesta event.

“It is a great organization dedicated to a small part of the community that may be forgotten,” Sarabia said. “They do a lot for their community and the strength of their bond shows.”

“You will never see the River Walk filled with more people,” Wright said with a contagious smile.

Standing at attention during JBSA-Lackland Military Parade, Military Ambassadors represent our nation’s military at nearly all Official Fiesta Events – that’s almost 100 events during an 11-day period!

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Sgt. Catherine Trisch, USA “Everyone was so welcoming to the Military Ambassadors and welcomed us to participate in their events,” said Trisch. “San Antonio has the best military hospitality and truly lives up to the name, ‘Military City, USA.’”

Curb your cravings for New Orleans-style food at Taste of New Orleans. Sgt. Catherine Trisch recommends the three-day festival celebrating the taste and sounds of “Nawlins” where you can experience mouth-watering Creole and Cajun dishes like gumbo, crawfish, shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, boudin and many others.

“Being from Florida, this event felt like I was close to home and the food was amazing,” Trisch said. “So many vendors and so much gator tail!”

There is no shortage of excitement during Fiesta and A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada has some of best, said Trisch. Organized by the Asociación de Charros de San Antonio, Charrera originated in the 19th century as a way for landed gentry to prepare horses and riders for war. It later evolved to an equestrian competition featuring horse reining, bull riding and artistic roping skills.

“It was such a cool experience to the watch the rodeo and experience the culture,” said Trisch.

Overall, Trisch describes Fiesta as one of the best experiences she’s had.

“Everyone was so welcoming to the Military Ambassadors and welcomed us to participate in their events,” said Trisch. “San Antonio has the best military hospitality and truly lives up to the name, ‘Military City, USA.’” Interested in learning more about these events and the other 100+ Fiesta events lined up for 2018, visit www.fiesta-sa.org.

Viva Fiesta! Viva JBSA!

A military training instructor with the 737 Training Group, leads a group of Air Force basic military trainees carrying state flags during the BMT graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. MTIs mold recruits through a seven-and-a-half week BMT program focusing on basic war skills, military bearing, discipline, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies and Air Force core values.

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Sgt. Lee Wright of the U.S. Army waves to the crowd with other 2017 Military Ambassadors at the Battle of Flowers® Parade.

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Fiesta Style Hacks: Doing Good While Looking Good

By Julie Catalano Fiesta isn’t just an event, it’s a lifestyle. And that means everything

Accessories are king (and queen) during Fiesta—unique jewelry,

from colorful clothing to trendy accessories to party decorations

purses, wallets, and of course, the ever-popular faux tiara. Straw

will keep you and your home, friends and family decked out in style

bags with sequined appliqués or fashion-forward leather handbags

for the biggest party of the year.

with detailed stitching are perfect for carrying essentials; add a

“Most of our merchandise is exclusive,” says Mari Morales, director of retail at the Fiesta Store, open year round and overflowing with boutique-style fashion, gifts, toys, jewelry, accessories, home décor and more.

The colorful, cool peasant dress—straight from Oaxaca or Guadalajara with vivid embroidery—is a Fiesta staple, says Morales.

“They are so much a part of the culture, it’s a trend that’s always going to be ‘in.’ I don’t think anything says Fiesta quite like one of those.” Same goes for the men, with cool guayabera shirts topped

colorful on-trend tassel to either shoes or bags (or both!).

Multicolored pom poms on a long string, used as necklaces or belts, promise to be a “trend you’re going to see this year,” says Morales.

“They’ve been around in Mexico for years.”

Jewelry especially goes a long way in creating that Fiesta flair, whether it’s a stunning statement necklace or just a pair of dangly eye-catching earrings. “Even if you’re wearing jeans and a blouse, you can still get that Fiesta look with one piece of our jewelry,” advises Morales. “Just a touch.”

off with a jaunty fedora straw hat. Even the kids get into the act with child-sized dresses and shirts.

The best thing about all of this wonderful Fiesta merchandise?

Every purchase from the Fiesta Store supports the nonprofit Party with a Purpose – so you’re doing good while looking good.

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Official Fiesta poster merchandise is a perennial best-seller.

Anything with the award-winning image on it—mugs, caps, mouse pads, T-shirts, ornaments — ” those are the basics that people want,” says Morales, who hints at some exciting developments for Fiesta 2018. “We’ve grown the category this year. So check out our new products with the poster image.”

The posters themselves “are especially prized by true collectors,” she adds. “Fans have been collecting them since their beginnings in the late ‘80s, and use them as framed art throughout their homes and offices. This year we have both full and smaller sizes.”

Fiesta home décor is hot and getting hotter. Not content to leave the party behind, customers are surrounding themselves with that Fiesta feeling in their homes with colorful ottomans, decorative chairs, ribbon-festooned wreaths, pillows and pottery. Fiesta themed gatherings aren’t complete without papel picado (“poked paper”) in either traditional paper or plastic in designs specifically made for the Fiesta Store. “You won’t find these exact designs anywhere else,” says Morales. Don’t forget the petite piñatas, margarita glasses and shot glasses.

Not to be left out, Fido fashionistas are strutting their stuff with leather dog collars and bandanas that proudly proclaim Fiesta for the four-footed set. “San Antonians love their pets,” says Morales.

“If you’re out at the events you will see how Fiesta-goers get their pets involved.”

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Every queen should dress the part and the seven Official Fiesta San Antonio Queens are no exception! From sashes and medals to tassels and lights, these women of distinction know how to look “Fiesta-ready” at all times.

Queen of the Order of the Alamo – Camilla Brusenhan

“My favorite go-to Fiesta items are my cowboy boots and Fiesta sash I wear while traveling with King Antonio to pin all the medals I collect throughout the week!

Miss Fiesta San Antonio – Carla Juarez

“When in a hurry my go-to is a romper with comfortable sandals and a small crossbody bag. I’d pair this with a bright colored necklace. The small bag is great because it can not only hold your phone but also store all your new FIESTA medals!”

The best thing about all of this wonderful Fiesta merchandise?

Every purchase from the Fiesta Store supports the non-profit Party With A Purpose – so you’re doing good while looking good.

The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission photographer captured some canine cavorting at Fiesta 2017 and the result is a packet of notecards depicting dogs on the party prowl. As for cats, there are always comfy Fiesta pillows for those relaxing times at home watching the parades on television and ordering merchandise from the Fiesta Store web site. For both, whimsical pet food and water bowls hand painted in traditional talavera colors (blue, yellow, black, green, orange and mauve) are perfect for din-din.

La Reina de la Feria de las Flores – Ariana Flores “My go-to accessory when I’m in a hurry are my gold strappy heels because they are versatile and complement whatever I’m wearing!”

Fiesta Teenage Queen – Kendall Chapman-Ryan

“My go-to outfit is a ruffle-y pink dress with flamingo lights sewn through its lace. The bright colors and dazzling lights compliment the flamboyant, joyful atmosphere of Fiesta perfectly, and its luminosity suits nighttime events especially well!”

Charro Queen – Victoria Grace Rodriguez

“For a last-minute Fiesta look, I like bright eye makeup to complement a shirt with colorful tassels, jeans and my boots - of course!”

The best thing about all of this wonderful Fiesta merchandise?

Every purchase from the Fiesta Store supports the non-profit Party with a Purpose – so you’re doing good while looking good. And lucky San Antonians, Fiesta is forever. “You can wear it, display it, or use it year round,” says Morales. “If you live here, it will never look out of place.”

Queen of Soul – Malia Martinez

“I keep one or two simple outfits that are colorful and in the spirit of Fiesta that are appropriate in many settings.”

Miss San Antonio – Ashley Sneed

“Whenever I need to look Fiesta-ready a hurry, my go-to look is a fun and cute pink, party knee-length dress with a sash and bow. I finish it off with matching rhinestone earrings, bracelets, lipstick, and high heels with bling. Oh yes - and I can’t forget my Miss San Antonio Crown and Sash!”

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Fiesta Bites

By Claudia Alarcón

Fiesta food traditions of some of your favorite Fiesta influencers.

F

iesta is a time for revelry but also

A couple of pint-sized Fiesta fans enjoy corn on the cob at Alamo Heights Night. ®

a celebration steeped in tradition. Native San Antonians and long-time attendees have favorite events and family traditions that are passed through generations, and one of the most important traditions is the food. We asked some of San Antonio’s food scene influencers to share their personal favorite events, snacks, and places to gather to take it all in and make the best out of Fiesta time.

Julia Celeste, Food Chick Tours A San Antonio native, long-time food writer, and Culinary Institute

“I try not to miss the Fiesta Arts Fair, held at the Southwest School

of America instructor, Julia contributed to Zagat Guide, San

of Art (built in 1851 as a girl’s school). Not only is it a visual

Antonio Magazine, and other publications before starting her

overload and an exercise in financial self-control, it is a relaxing

local food tour business, Food Chick Tours.

break from the endless party people of other Fiesta events.

“To kick off Fiesta, I always walk along the Museum Reach in the late morning of the first Monday of Fiesta as the floats begin to line up and get primped for the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. That evening, I party on the patio at Biga on the Banks, noshing and tippling from a Fiesta-themed buffet in an ideal vantage point as the parade goes by. Cornyation, delivering irreverence in spades,

Chocollazo has been there for a few years, and the chocolatecovered bacon is a huge hit—people line up for that. Also, get the fresh-squeezed lemonade to stay hydrated. Because it’s a hop, sip, and a jump from Ocho at the Hotel Havana, my friends and I meet there for a hearty brunch before jumping into the colorful pool of art.”

has been an annual fit of debauchery for me since the 1980s. In recent years, I’ve made Rebelle and Haunt at The St. Anthony Hotel my before-and-after spot for drinks and bites.

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Alamo City Moms Blog Contributors Curb your Cajun and Creole cravings at Taste of New Orleans with favorites like fried shrimp and crawfish.

This team of moms from San Antonio and surrounding areas maintain this popular blog that provides different perspectives on parenting and keeps readers updated on family-friendly activities around town. Some of their prolific contributors shared their family traditions and favorite Fiesta foods.

• Shanti Day, ACMB Contributor: “My favorite Fiesta event has become the Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. It’s a really small event, easy for the family to attend. It’s free and they GIVE AWAY cascarones - amazing for the kids. There are food and ‘stuff’ vendors plus usually a fire truck or two for the kiddos to check out.”

• Celina Montoya, ACMB Contributor and also Junior League San Antonio President: “Hands down, bratwurst and homemade sauerkraut at Fiesta Gartenfest, Beethoven Halle’s post-King-William-Fair party, polished off with authentic German Beer and live music. We ALWAYS go to hear Snowbyrd perform—it’s away from the crowds but still nestled in the neighborhood. Kids run around, dance, and crush cascarones from the fair. Great for folks who want an authentic neighborhood experience.”

• America Gutierrez-Gies, ACMB Sales Coordinator: “Do the wine pops at the King William Fair count as food? If yes, those are absolutely my favorite.”

• Bridget Douglass Mimari, ACMB Contributor: “All I care about are gorditas. All the gorditas. Every event should have gorditas and if they don’t, are they really a Fiesta event?”

• Erin Murphy Ross, ACMB Contributor: “My entire family LOVES street corn. Usually get some at King William during

Garrett Heath, SAFlavor Founded in 2009 by Heath, SA Flavor is one of the longest-running

Fiesta, but La Gloria’s is also great.”

Coordinator: “Not quite unique, but we love us some

independent blogs in the city. As a fan of all things Fiesta, Heath

sausage on a stick, especially if comes with a roll. It’s been

even designed his own chicken-on-a-stick Fiesta medal in 2016.

“One of the foods that I always seek out is the anticuchos at NIOSA®, right outside the German Hall. These marinated chunks of meat-on-a-stick pack a ton of flavor and protein for a night of celebration. The bonus is that you can wash it down with a

• Jennelle Berger, Community and Events Partner

my favorite fair food since I was a kid!”

• Ariana Barbour, ACMB Contributor: “King William Fair is top in my book, but the Deco District Event is nice and chill since it’s relatively new.”

locally-brewed beer just inside the German Hall. With craft beer returning in 2017, I can only hope that more tasty brews from Ranger Creek, like the San Antonio Lager, OPA, and Red Headed Stranger, will be served in the hall for 2018’s festivities. If you’re going to do any Fiesta events, you need to make sure that you sport some Fiesta Medals. You don’t have to go full-on-sash like many of the Medal Maniacs, but pinning even a couple medals on your shirt will get you in the spirit and opens up a conversation with lots of folks!”

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Sample the tasty lemonades and other refreshments at Fiesta Arts Fair.

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Paola Fernandez, Let’s Eat SA This local food enthusiast is always looking for new and scrumptious places to eat in San Antonio and shares with her many followers on Twitter.

“As any San Antonian I love Fiesta season - the food, the colors, the people, and the love for the culture. My favorite event for Fiesta is the King William Fair. It is less crowded than NIOSA or Oyster Bake and has the same food and flower crowns. But the best part of it all is that there is more space to enjoy the artist vendors and less time spent in line for food or beer.

“Aside from the usual and favorite foods, one of my top San Antonio Fiesta foods are the ribbon fries. The best are the ones that are crispier and taste more like chips than fries. I add lime and hot sauce (Valentina or Tapatio) and the crispy, salty potatoes pair perfectly with a cold beer the perfect combination.”

Sonja Garcia, Breaking Bread in SA A San Antonio native who enjoys the old and new eateries of our ever-growing city and shares her experiences on social media.

“As a child, my parents took us to The Battle of Flowers® Parade, otherwise known as the day parade. It was fun to watch, we ate hot dogs and raspas. But really, my love of Fiesta was all the unique and traditional foods I was exposed to at NIOSA®. At a young age, I remember my parents guiding us through the small crowd, as we were always there right at 5:30 p.m., before the big crowds rolled in. Our first stop was always at the anticuchos booth, and then we picked up a corn-on-the-cob while heading straight to the German area

Feed your sweet tooth with hot beignets sprinkled with powdered sugar – a favorite at Taste of New Orleans.

for Bratwurst. There, as a family, we ate, listened to the band, and watched the dancers. It became a tradition. I went every year with my parents and I associated this love of food with family and fun.

“As I grew older, I became more adventurous, trying as much as I could. I remember my first rattlesnake, escargots, fried green tomatoes, and Greek sandwich. Although some of these items may no longer be available, it was trying these new things that stayed with me. As an adult, my must-have is and will always be the Cowboy Klopse. These glorious jalapeñobattered meatballs are my favorite, and my first food stop.

The beauty of Fiesta is not only fun, traditions, meeting new people, and the gathering of family and friends, but it is also the unique opportunity to try something new, to “travel” to France for escargots, Germany for bratwurst, Mexico for the traditional chalupas, and Texas for my all-time favorite Cowboy Klopse!”

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St. Philip’s CultureFest serves up some friendly competition at their annual rib cook-off.

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Jesse Cazares, Socialize San Antonio Founder of one of San Antonio’s fastest-growing social media accounts, Cazares shares San Antonio’s culture, culinary scene, growth, entertainment, education, and music with the mission to help others recognize San Antonio’s potential as a must-stop destination.

“When it comes to Fiesta in San Antonio, the classics are always welcoming. Bring on that chicken on a stick and wash it down with a funnel cake topped with whipped cream and strawberries!

Some unusual foods served during Fiesta are definitely the fried foods. You can literally have each course of a meal, fried­—from fried mac and cheese to fried pizza. And yes, for dessert, fried cheesecake.

Anticuchos, similar to beef kabobs, are popular at many Fiesta events including NIOSA (A Night in Old San Antonio) and Fiesta Arts Fair. ®

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“While you’re enjoying a taste of San Antonio, be sure to explore the culture and history during the colorful Battle of Flowers Parade and Flambeau Parade, showcasing beautiful floats.

It’s a must for families!”

Brenda Munoz, Puro San Antonio A lover of all things San Antonio, Munoz shares “Puro San Antonio” through her social media accounts – Big Red and Barbacoa, anyone?

“One of my favorite Fiesta foods, besides the obvious “anythingon-a-stick,” are the oysters at Oyster Bake. Baked or as shooters, I love them! It’s a completely different experience than ordering them in a restaurant or cooking your own at home. Maybe it’s because of the hard work that goes into setting up the event, but it’s probably because Fiesta is my favorite time of year and I’m in

You don’t have to look far to find traditional German food and refreshing beer at Fiesta Gartenfest. ®

such a great mood. It’s the first thing I look for!”

Fried, grilled, or raw - oysters are the center of the show at Fiesta Oyster Bake. ®

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Cut in Tradition - Poster Celebrates Fiesta and Tricentennial

By Cheryl Van Tuyl Jividen

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Photo by Robert Shaw

t’s a good thing Suzan Browning has a “Someday Project” list. If not, this year’s official Fiesta Poster might never have been created. For Browning, a graphic illustrator and owner of Rumble Ranch Design, the list is ongoing, but it got its start with a move to the Alamo City.

“My Someday Project list started Suzan Browning when we got here.

Fiesta® San Antonio 2018 I have lived in San Poster Artist Antonio for 24 years and every year I have been saying someday I should create a Fiesta poster design. I finally did it – my someday is today!” she says enthusiastically of her first poster submission.

hummingbird, as birds are so integral to papel picado. “They are a symbol of playfulness and joy, which seemed to be an obvious theme for Fiesta.” To honor the Missions of San Antonio, the dove and olive branch were included, “They represent a prayer, hope and peace for our future.” They also have personal meaning to Browning, “A reflection of faith, they represent a favorite scripture of mine, Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.”

Continuing with a natural aesthetic, Browning included flora. “Fiesta brings to mind flowers and The Battle of Flowers Parade.” The parade has special meaning to Browning, who says her youngest daughter’s participation with the Alamo Heights High School marching band is a favorite Fiesta memory.

Unexpectedly, Browning was inspired to include another element.

While in the San Antonio International Airport, she saw a poster advertising the 300 days of sunshine we see each year in South Texas.

With so much growth occurring in Downtown San Antonio, the poster design’s sun represents our bright and positive future.

Other features of the poster include the San Antonio River. The simple, wavy line is a modern interpretation representing new areas of the San Antonio River Walk, while celebrating tradition like the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Of course The Alamo has a starring role, “It represents the wonderful history of San Antonio and our tricentennial celebration, which is commemorated with three five-point stars.”

Born in Taylor, Texas, educated in graphic design and illustration at Texas Tech and living in Lubbock, Dallas and Austin before relocating to San Antonio, Browning is most certainly a well-rounded Texan. She called upon those “Hung as banners, they are experiences and her affection for Fiesta and such a customary decoration San Antonio when designing, and was used to celebrate Fiesta. drawn to the Mexican folk art and tradition I designed the poster with that of intricately cut papel picado. “Hung as banners, they are such a customary papel picado mindset. The art decoration used to celebrate Fiesta. that is in black could actually I designed the poster with that papel be cut out and be all one piece picado mindset. The art that is in black that could hang as a banner.” could actually be cut out and be all one piece that could hang as a banner.”

Browning researched extensively, searching for symbolisms for her poster, Papel Picado de Fiesta. Amid bold, festive colors of teal, yellow and pink, seven key elements are woven into the design, “Each was just so well suited. I gave the subject much, careful consideration,” she says of the three-month project. She started with a

Browning, who has a background in greeting card and children’s book illustration, has happy wishes for the poster. “I hope my poster reflects a feeling of joy and happiness and inspires people to come to Fiesta as a symbol of pride, joy, and a reminder of wonderful memories made in San Antonio.”

As our city marks its 300th year, Browning muses “This year, 2018, I’m a VINTAGE San Antonian! We’ve lived 25 years in the Alamo City. As for her Someday Project list, Browning is looking forward to learning animated graphics, creating some new books, and encouraging other artists. “I hope my poster will inspire other artists in San Antonio to make their someday be today and submit a Fiesta poster design for 2019.”

Posters and exclusive Fiesta wearables and gifts, including limited edition artist signed and numbered posters, are available for purchase at The Fiesta Store® at 2611 Broadway and online at www.fiesta-sa.org.

Browning will also be making select appearances and signing poster copies before and during Fiesta.

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Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair

By Alexa Westerman

Party with a purpose and kick-off Fiesta San Antonio with 20k+ of your friends!

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magine a place where you can experience live music on a

Fiesta Fiesta is the official kick off 11-days of food, fashion, music,

mainstage, barter for Fiesta® medals from your favorite Fiesta

entertainment, and family-friendly fun –all benefiting great

events, lounge with your family in a kid-friendly atmosphere,

nonprofit causes. The opening event gathers the Alamo City

shop locally made arts and crafts, and taste creations from

together for one evening for revelers to experience the diversity

San Antonio’s culinary talents all under the San Antonio skyline.

and culture Fiesta embodies. There is something for everyone,

On April 19, we come together for a night of just that at Fiesta®

and Fiesta Fiesta is a must-do for seasoned and novice

Fiesta at Hemisfair!

Fiesta-goers alike.

The official kick-off gathers the Alamo City together for one evening for revelers to experience the diversity and culture Fiesta embodies.

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Live Music and Fireworks Dance straight into Fiesta fever with rocking sounds from Fiesta®

Taste of the Republic: A Texas Culinary Experience

Fiesta’s mainstage. Along with the people’s parade, cutting of the tie, and breaking of the cascaron, and cultural acts highlighting San Antonio’s diversity, high-energy sounds from U.S. Military and pop bands will keep you on your feet. If you’re looking for a more laid-back atmosphere, additional performance areas are scattered throughout the park. With past surprise guests like Legendary Texas Tornados founder Augie Meyers and five-time Grammy Award-winning Little Joe Y la Familia, there is sure to be a surprise this year! As the event unfolds, the night will culminate in a fireworks show presented by Macy’s from the Tower of the Americas. As always, Fiesta Fiesta is FREE and the only way to jumpstart your Fiesta experience.

Pin Pandemonium

“It’s time for Texans to lay down their arms – or skillets – and take up the cause of unified Texas Cuisine,”

Presented by FiestaMedals.com Fiesta’s Only Official Medal Marketplace

What is Texas Cuisine? Ask a room full of Texans and you’ll most

Growing to more than 200 vendors, Pin Pandemonium presented

likely find varying opinions as vast as the Lone Star State. But,

by FiestaMedals.com is where the most serious medal hoarders go

what if we considered banding together to put Texas Cuisine on

to buy, trade, and give away medals. All proceeds directly benefit

the map. Chef Brian West has made it his mission to do just that.

local non-profits and other members of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission—all committed to preserving the traditions of Fiesta for future generations. Pin Pandemonium is in fact, mayhem! But the ONLY centralized marketplace to collect official Fiesta medals.

“It’s time for Texans to lay down their arms – or skillets – and take up the cause of unified Texas Cuisine,” said West. “But I know we cannot begin to do that until we have a full understanding of where our culinary culture began.”

Insert what he’s defined as the “Six Food Republics of Texas.”

From the “Piney Curtain” of East Texas, “The Acadian Coast” along the Gulf, “Hill Country” of Central Texas, “Tex-Mex” of South Texas, “Cowboy Cuisine” of the North and Northwest, and “The Green Chili Line” west of The Pecos River, these bites of Texas hail from six very different regions and inspired Taste of the Republic: A Texas Culinary Experience, a ticketed VIP experience in the private courtyard of the premier Marriott Plaza San Antonio hotel.

Prominent local chefs will serve the flavors of the six distinct regions, with beverages, and celebrate the unique culinary culture of Texas’ history.

But what exactly are these Six Food Republics of Texas you ask?

Chef Brian, a former Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio instructor, lets us in on a little history.

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East Texas: Piney Curtain

Celebrate the heart and soul of Fiesta with HeART in the Park!

Of any region of the Lone Star State, East Texas has the most

Nestled in Yanaguana Garden, wander through the art as it’s

Southern influence. Considered the gateway to the American

created while your family plays among the structures in the best

South, in those beloved towns east of the Trinity River, Southern-

playground in town. Admire dance performances in the shade, or

style comfort food is king. Think sweet potato pie, peach cobbler,

kick back with a snack and cold refreshment to listen to music in

and fried food.

the gardens. Fiesta Fiesta will play host to a unique children’s Fiesta experience. Families can meet the cast of Magik Theatre, take photos of classic characters, enjoy storytime with Miss Fiesta San Antonio, Carla Juarez, and more!

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“Beginning in the region east of Houston, one can easily see the slow, sweet culture of the deep south taking root,” said West, “It is especially evident in the food.”

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The Gulf: Acadian Coast Influenced by the French-Canadians known as “Acadians,” the Gulf is home to Texas oysters, when at their peak, have been called “the tastiest in North America.” These large, juicy delicacies are immensely diverse in flavor and vary in taste depending on which part of the gulf they come from. Prepared simply with usually just a dash of Tabasco, Texas oysters are in high demand - especially in “Oyster Country” of the North East.

Central Texas: Hill Country When it comes to Texas barbecue, smoke is king. From the beef brisket of the cowboys to the smoked sausage influenced by German and Czech immigrants, Texas barbecue has evolved over time. Compared to its Southern, Carolina, and Kansas City cousins, Texas, in part, has a Mexican influence. Textbook Texan barbecue sauce starts with a tomato base and brisket is served sliced, not shredded, to preserve the fat and flavor.

“Texans know that we have amazing barbecue, and no one knows this more than those in Central Texas,” said West. “It’s clear it is the most unique in flavor and presentation in the country.”

South Texas: Tex-Mex Just as “traditional” Mexican food evolved from two great cultures of Spain and the natives of Ancient Mexico, Tex-Mex took its inspiration from American and Mexican traditions. Add beef to chili, cheddar cheese to enchiladas, and breakfast

“I wanted to celebrate the six regions of Texas, so where better to do it than in San Antonio and bring together established and upcoming culinary talent to celebrate at Fiesta.”

– Chef Brian West

West Texas: The Green Chile Line West Texas could be considered the Gateway to the Southwest.

Influenced by the Native-American and Spanish culture. One boundary sets West Texas apart, and that is what West calls “The Green Chile Line.”

“It starts with the Pecos River, which runs from New Mexico into Texas,” said West. “On the West side, green chiles are the staple; on the side more attuned to Texas, we do things differently.”

sausage and eggs to a

From Adobo sauce and roasted pepper salsas to a variety of stews

tortilla and you’ve

and more pork-centric dishes, bold flavors from chipotle and

created a few staples

ancho chiles shine in West Texas cooking.

from its rich history.

“The nachos, breakfast tacos and enchiladas we love are ours alone,” West said. “No, they are not Mexican, but we have a long tradition of cooking this way for hundreds of years and it deserves to be a part of the spotlight.”

North Texas: Cowboy Cuisine Beef is a staple in all six culinary regions of Texas, but North Texas

Bringing It All Together With this history in mind, Chef West and his team are bringing a unique event to Fiesta San Antonio’s lineup that can only be experienced at Fiesta Fiesta. Today, San Antonio could be considered the cultural center of Texas, and Fiesta is an opportunity to embrace the many cultures past, present, and future that influence our culinary landscape.

owes its prosperity to the cattle industry. In Dallas or Fort Worth,

“We view San Antonio as a melting-pot,” West said. “I wanted to

foodies can dine in upscale restaurants enjoying juicy ribeye

celebrate the six regions of Texas, so where better to do it than in

steaks of high-quality Texas beef. Texas has a long history of

San Antonio and bring together established and upcoming

exporting its choicest beef to the Northeast and contributing to

culinary talent to celebrate at Fiesta.”

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PRE-FIESTA EVENTS MARCH 11, 2018 4 PM – 6 PM “Fit For a Princess” Self-Esteem Empowerment Program and Installation Cherice Cochrane Mentoring for Success Foundation Schertz Civic Center 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz, TX 78154 4 PM – 6 PM Mr. Teen San Antonio Scholarship and Amazing Teens’ Banquet Cherice Cochrane Mentoring for Success Foundation Schertz Civic Center 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz, TX 78154

APRIL 7, 2018 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM NAACP Youth Image Awards Banquet San Antonio NAACP Youth Council Location TBD 7 PM Lutheran Coronation: Coronation of the Court of the Jewels of San Antonio San Antonio Lutheran Coronation Association Scottish Rite Temple, 308 Avenue E

APRIL 8, 2018 3 PM – 5 PM Fiesta® Teen Queen Coronation The Woman’s Club of San Antonio Jo Long Theater 226 N. Hackberry (Carver Center)

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APRIL 15, 2018 8 AM Mariachi Mass San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza

APRIL 18, 2018 6 PM UIW “Cutting Edge” Fiesta® Fashion Show University of the Incarnate Word UIW McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room 847 E. Hildebrand, San Antonio, TX 78212

FIESTA EVENTS APRIL 19, 2018 4 PM – 9 PM Fiesta® Fiesta at Hemisfair Fiesta San Antonio Commission Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St. 6 PM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

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9 AM – 10 PM JBSA-Lackland Fiesta® Military Parade 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland JBSA-Lackland Parade Grounds 1820 Bong St.

7:30 AM – 10:30 AM 5K Confetti Run and Walk Our Lady of the Lake University Our Lady of the Lake University Main Building, 411 SW 24th St

9 AM – 2 PM Senior Fiesta® Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. Wonderland of Americas Mall 4522 Fredericksburg Road

9 AM – 1:30 PM Growing Up Female San Antonio Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr.

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St.

1 PM – 3 PM UTSA Football Fiesta® Spring Game University of Texas at San Antonio Dub Farris Stadium, 8400 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

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11 AM – 3 PM Fiesta® UTSA University of Texas at San Antonio UTSA Sombrilla Plaza, One UTSA Circle 2 PM – 4 PM Fiesta® Flower Show The Woman’s Club of San Antonio The Woodward House, 1717 San Pedro 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St. 5 PM – 11 PM Fiesta Oyster Bake® St. Mary’s University Alumni Association St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria 5 PM – 12 AM Taste of New Orleans San Antonio Zulu Association Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N. St. Mary’s St. 5:30 – 11:30 PM Alamo Heights Night® Alamo Heights Rotary Club University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway 5:30 – 6:30 PM Crown the King!

Public Crowning of Rey Feo Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Main Plaza, 115 West Main Plaza 7 PM – 12 AM Rey Feo Crown Celebration Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Lonesome Dove Room, 200 E. Market St. 7:30 PM – 12 AM WEBB Party San Antonio AIDS Foundation The Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St. 8 PM – 1 AM Fiesta® Masquerade Party Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Psi Alpha Chapter Hilton Garden Inn Live Oak 8101 Pat Booker Rd.

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8 PM Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle

APRIL 21, 2018 7 AM – 1 PM Fiesta Especial® 5k & Parade disABILITYsa City of Windcrest City Hall 8601 Midcrown, 78239 7 AM – 12:30 PM Walk for Autism & Superhero 5K Any Baby Can of San Antonio Helotes Cornyval Grounds 12210 Leslie Road 8 AM – 8 PM Fiesta® Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio, Inc. Star Soccer Complex 5103 David Edwards Dr. & Schertz Complex 75 Maske Rd. Shertz, TX 78154 8 AM – 5 PM Texas Corvette Association Car Show SJRC - Texas Boerne Main Plaza Raffle Main St. 8:30 – 2:30 PM Southwest Olympic Fiesta® Southwest ISD Southwest ISD Sports Complex 11914 Dragon Ln. 9 AM – 2 PM Earth Day – Presented by City San Antonio City of San Antonio Woodlawn Lake 1303 Cincinnati 9 AM – 4 PM Fiesta® Lacrosse Invitational San Antonio Lacrosse Association St. Mary’s Hall 9401 Starcrest 9 AM – 1 PM Zeta Fiesta® Track Meet Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Wheatley Heights Sports Complex 200 Noblewood

10 AM – 6 PM Fiesta® de los Ninos Port San Antonio Port San Antonio 200 Donald Goodrich Rd.

1 – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House, 409 E. Guenther St.

10 AM – 1 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St. 10 AM -2 PM Fiesta’s® Feathered Friends Alamo Exhibition Bird Club San Antonio Botanical Gardens 555 Funston Pl.

3 – 11 PM Chaparral Music Festival San Antonio Parks Foundation TBD included with general admission

10 AM – 4 PM Fiesta® Flower Show The Woman’s Club of San Antonio The Woodward House, 1717 San Pedro 10 AM – 4 PM Fiesta® Festival Volunteer Services Council for the San Antonio State Supported Living Center San Antonio State Supported Living Center 6711 S. New Braunfels, Ste. 500 10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum 3801 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 10 AM – 12 PM San Jacinto Victory Celebration DRT, Alamo Heroes Chapter Alamo Cenotaph Alamo Plaza 10 AM – 2 PM Viva Botanica San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl. 11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

10 – 11 AM El Rey Fido Coronation San Antonio Humane Society Sheraton Gunter Hotel 205 E. Houston St.

12 – 11 PM Fiesta Oyster Bake® St. Mary’s University Alumni Association St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria

10 AM – 4 PM Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc. Woodlawn Gymnasium 1103 Cincinnati

12 – 10 PM Piñatas in the Barrio AUEDA Plaza Guadalupe 1327 Guadalupe St.

10 AM – 6 PM Fiesta® Arts Fair Southwest School of Art Southwest School of Art 300 Augusta

12 PM – 12 AM Taste of New Orleans San Antonio Zulu Association Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N. St. Mary’s St.

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1 – 2 PM This Hallowed Ground Sons of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Chapter Alamo Plaza

6 – 7:30 PM Investiture of King Antonio The Texas Cavaliers The Alamo 7 – 11 PM All-American Canteen Preservation Fort Sam Houston Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce Depot 1 7 – 10 PM Chips N. Salsa SA Youth BRICK in the Blue Star complex 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204 7 – 11 PM INCOGNITO: Fiesta’s Masquerade Dance Dance Dance Party URBAN-15 Mission Marquee Drive In, 3100 Roosevelt Ave. 7 – 11 PM Patriotic and Historical Ball State Association of Texas Pioneers La Villita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St. 8 PM Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle

APRIL 22, 2018 8 AM – 5 PM Fiesta® Wildflower Ride Morgan’s Wonderland Rolling Oaks Mall 6909 NW Loop 1604 E 8 AM – 8 PM Fiesta® Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio, Inc. Star Soccer Complex 5103 David Edwards Dr. & Schertz Complex 75 Maske Rd. Shertz, TX 78154 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St. 10 AM – 2 PM Fiesta® Olé Pan American League Hyatt Regency Hill Country 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.

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10:30 AM – 3 PM Champagne and Diamonds Brunch Lo Bello Women’s Association Witte Museum – Mays Family Center 3801 Broadway St. 11 AM – 5 PM Fiesta® Arts Fair Southwest School of Art Southwest School of Art 300 Augusta 11 AM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 11 AM – 8 PM Fiesta® de la Familia St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and School 700 Dehust 11 AM – 4:30 PM Fiesta® Kings Cup San Antonio Polo Club Olmos Basin Park, 651 Devine Rd. 12 PM – 8 PM Deco District Arts and Music Festival Network for Young Artists Deco District 1800 Fredericksburg Rd.

11 AM – 1 PM Army Day at the Alamo US Army Alamo Plaza

APRIL 23, 2018 Times Vary SAC Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main

1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E. Guenther St.

10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St. 11 AM Air Force at the Alamo Air Education and Training Command Alamo Plaza 1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E. Guenther St. 4 PM Pilgrimage to the Alamo DRT – Alamo Mission Chapter Alamo Plaza

12 PM – 8 PM Fredstock Music Fest Music Business Program at San Antonio College San Antonio College Lot 7, N. Main & Courtland

6 PM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

12 PM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

7 PM – 9 PM The Texas Cavaliers River Parade The Texas Cavaliers San Antonio River, River Walk

5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night in Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita, 418 Villita St. 6 PM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 7 PM Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. Charlene McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s 7 PM Fiesta® in Blue U.S. Air Force Band of the West Edgewood Theatre 402 Lance 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Ford Mariachi Festival San Antonio River Walk Association The River Walk, Throughout Downtown

Tickets available April 9

10:30 PM Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. Charlene McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s

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Times Vary SAC Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main

Times Vary SAC Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main

1 – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E. Guenther St.

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Children’s Texas History Forum DRT, Alamo Couriers Chapter Casa Navarro Historic Site 228 S. Laredo

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St.

2 PM Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St.

10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

3 PM A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada Asociación de Charros San Antonio Rancho del Charro 6126 Padre Dr.

10 AM – 3 PM Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day disABILITYsa Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

10:30 AM – 3 PM Fiesta® Hat Contest and Luncheon The Woman’s Club of San Antonio La Cantera Resort 16641 La Cantera Pkwy

3 PM – 8 PM Chili Queens Chili Cook-off The Happy Foundation The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham

10 AM – 8 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza

12 PM – 11 PM Taste of New Orleans San Antonio Zulu Association Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N. St. Mary’s St.

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11 AM – 1 PM Marines at the Alamo US Marines Alamo Plaza 1 – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E. Guenther St. 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Gartenfest Beethoven Maennerchor Beethoven Halle and Garden 422 Pereida St. 5:30 – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night in Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita 418 Villita St.

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St.

7 PM Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. Charlene McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s

10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum 3801 Broadway

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Ford Mariachi Festival San Antonio River Walk Association The River Walk, Throughout Downtown

10 AM – 6 PM St. Philip’s CultureFest St. Philip’s College St. Philip’s College 1801 Martin Luther King Dr.

7 PM Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. Charlene McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s

1 PM – 10 PM Fiesta® World Class Jazz Concert St. Mary’s University Department of Music St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Ford Mariachi Festival San Antonio River Walk Association The River Walk, Throughout Downtown

1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E. Guenther St.

APRIL 26, 2018 Times Vary SAC Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College 1819 N. Main 9 AM – 5 PM San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society Show & Sale San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave.

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11 AM – 1 PM Navy Day at the Alamo US Navy Alamo Plaza 12 – 10 PM PACfest Palo Alto College Palo Alto College 1400 W. Villaret

10:30 PM Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. Charlene McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s

10:30 PM Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. Charlene McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza

5:30 – 10:30 PM TASTE of the Northside Brighton Center The Club at Sonterra 901 E. Sonterra Blvd.

8 PM Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo The Order of the Alamo Majestic Theatre 224 E. Houston St.

8 PM – 10 PM Comedy Explosion Preist Holmes Foundation Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 618 NW Loop 410, Suite 312

8 AM – 5 PM Fiesta® Jazz Band Festival St. Mary’s University Department of Music St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria 9 AM – 5 PM San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society Show & Sale San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. Vanguard at 9:05 AM Parade at 9:30 AM Battle of Flowers® Parade Battle of Flowers Association Tickets available Parade Route April 9 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St.

5 PM – 9 PM Family Fiesta® Colonial Hills United Methodist Church Colonial Hills Methodist Church 5247 Vance Jackson Rd.

10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum 3801 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209

5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Gartenfest Beethoven Maennerchor Beethoven Halle and Garden 422 Pereida St.

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night in Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita, 418 Villita St. 6 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Battle of Flowers® Association Band Festival Battle of Flowers® Association Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta St.

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza Tickets available April 9

12 PM – 12:30 AM 10th Street River Festival VFW Post 76 10, 10th St.

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5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Gartenfest Beethoven Maennerchor Beethoven Halle and Garden 422 Pereida St.

11 AM – 3 PM United Way Kids Festival United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County Lockwood Park 801 N. Olive St.

4 PM – 7 PM La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Reception LULAC Council No. 2 TBD

5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night in Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita 418 Villita St.

12 PM – 12:30 AM 10th Street River Festival VFW Post 76 10, 10th St.

4 PM – 6 PM Praise Dance Celebration Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Carver Community Cultural Center 226. N. Hackberry

7 PM – 10 PM Dance with The King Fiesta® Square Dance Alamo Area Square and Round Dance Association Tri-Point Center 3233 N. St. Mary’s St.

6:45 PM – 10 PM Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc. Parade Route

Tickets available April 9

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7:45 – 11 AM Fiesta® Pooch Parade Therapy Animals of San Antonio Alamo Heights Swimming Pool 250 Viesca

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St.

11 AM – 5 PM Mission Reach Flotilla Festival San Antonio River Foundation Mission County Park Pavilions 6030 Padre Dr.

9 AM – 6 PM King William Fair King William Association King William Historical Neighborhood 122 Madison St.

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Fiesta® Nueva Saint John’s Lutheran Church Saint John’s Lutheran Church 502 E. Nueva

9 AM – 5 PM San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society Show & Sale San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave.

10:30 AM – 11 PM San Jose MissionFest Mission San Jose Church 701 E. Pyron Ave.

5 PM – 10 PM Valero Texas Open’s 19th Hole Fiesta presented by Kickstart from Mountain Dew Valero Texas Open The Backyard TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Pkwy

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9 AM – 11 AM Starfish Dash Run/Walk The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society UT Health 7413 Merton Minter 9 AM The Circle for Life Motor Rally The Circle for Life Javelina Harley-Davidson 29078 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd. Boerne, TX 10 AM – 1 AM Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St. 10 AM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum 3801 Broadway

11 AM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 12 PM – 5 PM Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum 3801 Broadway 1 PM All Veterans Memorial Service Alamo Chapter 366 Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans Plaza E. Martin at Jefferson St. 1 PM – 8 PM Festival De Cascarones Texas A&M University–San Antonio One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

3 PM A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada Asociación de Charros San Antonio Rancho del Charro 6126 Padre Dr.

11 AM – 1 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza

3 PM – 4:30 PM 10th Annual Fiesta® Concert San Antonio Symphonic Band Saint Gregory the Great Parish Hall 700 Dewhurst

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APRIL 22, 2018 8 AM Run to Remember Alzheimer’s Association Woodlawn Lake Park 1103 Cincinnati Ave

APRIL 24, 2018 5 – 8 PM Fiesta® Tech Trek San Antonio Chamber of Commerce San Antonio’s Downtown Tech District

APRIL 27, 2018 1 – 6 PM San Antonio Sports – Team Tough: 2018 Fiesta Challenge San Antonio Sports University of the Incarnate Word, Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium 4301 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209

APRIL 28, 2018 9 AM – 6 PM Fiesta de Animales San Antonio Zoo San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St.

APRIL 29, 2018 9 AM – 6 PM Fiesta de Animales San Antonio Zoo San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St.

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SAN ANTONIO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ENJOY FOUR PREMIER PARADES DURING THE 11 DAYS OF FIESTA®.

1. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade, April 23 Starting in 1927 the “monarch of merriment” arrived by plane, train or 1

automobile. In 1941 the Texas Cavaliers King Antonio celebrated the completion of improvements to the San Antonio River Walk with the first River Parade, where the floats really float. The King and many others have been delighting audiences along the River Walk ever since.

2. The Battle of Flowers® Parade, April 27 This is the “grandmother” of them all, the oldest event of Fiesta® San Antonio. Ladies first paraded their flower-covered carriages around the Shrine of Texas Liberty in April 1891 to commemorate the battles of The Alamo and San Jacinto. Today the parade is the largest in the country to be managed entirely by women. More than 200 floats, bands, balloons and entertainers will march down the 2.6-mile parade route.

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In 1968, the King William Association, committed to preserving the oldest historic district in the State of Texas, hosted its first King William Fair. The Fair began with neighbors building booths and cooking food in conjunction with the annual home tours where residents opened their doors to allow visitors a peek inside the grand homes along King William Street. The tradition of this fun and quirky parade attracts thousands to the King William Historic District.

4. The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade, April 28 In 1948 Fiesta® legend Reynolds Andricks created the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade to attract more visitors to San Antonio. He scheduled it as a night parade and encouraged organizations to light up their floats.

Groups of men carrying torches, or flambeaus, helped brighten the way 3

along the parade route. Today gaily lit floats, dancers and bands make the Flambeau® Parade the nation’s largest illuminated night parade.

Uber | Details available at www.fiesta-sa.org Uber is the Official Ride of Fiesta San Antonio and can get you to and from your favorite Fiesta events safely and hassle-free. Download the app and go.

VIA Park & Ride | Details available at www.fiesta-sa.org Avoid the traffic and parking hassles by riding VIA Park & Ride to many of the biggest Fiesta® events. Cost is $2.50 each way for adults and $1.25 each way for children 5 – 11, senior citizens 62 or older and students with a VIA Reduced Fare ID. To buy your ride tokens in advance or for details on the service times and locations go to www.viainfo.net or call 210-362-2020.

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Designated No Smoking/No Alcohol Sections: In 2012, the San Antonio City Council approved an amendment to its non-smoking ordinance. Smoking will be prohibited within the public right of way or on city property along the three major Fiesta® parades (Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Battle of Flowers® Parade and Fiesta Flambeau® Parade).

Alcohol is also prohibited in the areas designated on the Parade Route map.

The goal is to create a cleaner, healthier environment for the hundreds of thousands spectators who come to enjoy these wonderful Fiesta® events.

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Traditional Folklorico dancers perform for the crowd as a part of Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair, the official kick-off event of Fiesta® San Antonio.

The family-friendly event entertains with high-energy music performances, shopping and art installations, and Pin Pandemonum presented by FiestaMedals.com – the only centralized place to collect Fiesta Event medals!

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Did you know that every single one of the more than 100 official Fiesta events is produced by a local nonprofit or military organization?

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ne hundred twenty-seven years ago Fiesta San Antonio

truly the “Party with a Purpose” as proceeds raised go directly

began as a one-parade event with the Battle of Flowers

back into the community. From music and art to fitness and food,

to commemorate the heroes of The Alamo and the Battle of San

there is an event — or five — for you! We encourage everybody to

Jacinto. Today, nearly 100 local non-profits produce more than

attend as many events as possible and add a few new events to

100 events during the 11 days of Fiesta San Antonio. These non-

your Fiesta schedule this year. Fiesta San Antonio would not be

profits called Participating Member Organizations (PMOs) raise

possible without the wonderful PMOs dedicated to making Fiesta

funds for great causes like scholarships, medical research, historic

San Antonio truly great. Join us in celebrating them and making

preservation and special needs for children and families. Fiesta is

2018 Fiesta San Antonio one for the history books! İViva Fiesta!

10th Annual Fiesta Concert

10th Street River Festival

San Antonio Symphonic Band PMO PRESIDENT: Alfred Tapia | PMO COMMISSIONER: Joshua Cavazos

VFW Post 76

April 29, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

April 27 – 28, 12 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

St. Gregory the Great Parish Hall, 700 Dewhurst Rd.

10 10th Street

The San Antonio Symphonic Band has proudly presented its Fiesta Concerts in various locations throughout San Antonio. This year we are moving the event closer to the center of the city so that more may enjoy the festivities!

Make our festival your family event for Fiesta 2017! Thanks to the Museum Reach improvements on the San Antonio River, the 10th Street River Festival has truly lived up to its name. Enjoy Fiesta on the beautiful, historic grounds of the VFW Post 76. The 19th Century mansion is located on 10th Street and B Avenue, and is a place for great fun, food, cold drinks and entertainment that exemplifies the cultural diversity of San Antonio. With live music being the focus, musical groups will entertain Fiesta revelers with the sounds of Tejano, Oldies, Blues, and Country Western. VFW Post 76 is the oldest functioning VFW in Texas and proceeds from this event support maintenance of the century old building, renovation projects, veteran programs, and scholarships for local high school students.

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In our 31st season, the San Antonio Symphonic Band, the Official Band of the City of San Antonio, continues to provide varied concerts to our citizens.

Its members include professionals, retired educators and military and some talented young students. Our mission is to reach out to all segments of our community.

Admission is free.

210-545-5654 or 210-268-4006 | sanantoniosymphonicband@gmail.com www.sanantoniosymphonicband.com

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PMO PRESIDENT:

Johnny Ornelaz

| PMO COMMISSIONER: George

Davila

VFW Post 76 is “The Oldest Post in Texas.” The home was built in the late 1800’s with Corinthian style columns being the premiere aesthetic of the Victorian period home. The home features a wrap-around veranda, full-sized basement and attic, and at one time had 17 rooms, five fireplaces, and two kitchens. The original stained glass windows of the house are testament to the true artisan work that has lasted for more than 100 years.

Admission is free.

210-223-4581 | post76@sbcglobal.net

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A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada Asociación de Charros San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Alberto Duran | PMO COMMISSIONER: Irma Iris Duran

Step back in time to a Day in Old Mexico

April 22 and April 29 | Gates open at 1 p.m., Charreada at 3 p.m.

Rancho del Charro, 6126 Padre Dr. Explore the distinctive culture which upholds deep-rooted customs, tradition and family as a way of life. This family event features food, drink, pony rides for the kids, Ballet Folklorico performances and live Mariachi music. The 2018 Rey Feo LXX will be honored on April 22 and King Antonio XCVI will be honored on April 29.

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The Asociación de Charros de San Antonio has been carrying on the tradition of Charrera for years. Charrera originated in 19th century as a way for the landed gentry to prepare horses and riders for war, it later evolved into an equestrian competition featuring horse reining, bull riding and artistic roping skills. Today’s charros wear the traditional clothes and use horse equipment as required by the Federation of Charros in Mexico.

Cash only.

Adult admission is $20 and Child admission (ages 6-12) is $5.

210-920-5365 | sanantoniocharros@hotmail.com | sacharros.org

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April 22 & 29 | Gates Open at 1 pm | Charreada at 3 pm | sacharros.org Air Force at the Alamo Air Education and Training Command April 23, 11 a.m. | Alamo Plaza

Air Force at the Alamo has demonstrations and performances by United States Air Force units. The event will include a Military Working Dog demonstration and others. The Military Working Dogs demonstrate their skill in patrol, obedience and detection. Another highlight of the day is the Drum and Bugle Corps from JBSA-Lackland. The members are young men and women who have been in the Air Force less than eight weeks. This is a special duty assignment in addition to the rigorous demands of basic military training.

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Alamo Heights Night® Alamo Heights Rotary Club PMO PRESIDENT: Maria Cavazos

All-American Canteen | PMO COMMISSIONER: Rick

Berchin

Preservation Fort Sam Houston PMO PRESIDENT: Joan Gaither | PMO COMMISSIONER: Pris Trawick

April 20, 5:30 – 11:30 p.m.

April 21, 7 – 11 p.m.

University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway

Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce Depot 1

The 32nd Annual Alamo Heights Night activities will highlight food from some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants and caterers. Offerings include Texas style BBQ, chocolate dipped strawberries, fajitas, funnel cakes, burgers, gyros, corn, turkey legs, shaved ice, tamales, beverages, and more. This familyfriendly atmosphere delivers live entertainment on multiple stages including Hotcakes, Suede (Austin), Finding Friday, a Mariachi Band and others to be added. A live FIREWORKS show will be conducted at 11 pm. The carnival midway will captivate kids of all ages with activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, hamster balls, slides, rides, face/hair painting and more!

Uncle Sam wants YOU!! And so do we. Celebrate the Big Band era with music from Sentimental Journey Orchestra and enjoy terrific food from the RK Group. Not to mention the beautiful historic venue of Sunset Station and its Rose window. This is an evening of dancing fun while saluting the military heroes past and present who have kept our nation safe. So put on your “String of Pearls” or that Eisenhower jacket and join us for a memorable Fiesta first weekend.

Alamo Heights Rotary is a Club of over 100 business and community leaders who enjoy the opportunity to serve our community. The Club has members from a wide variety of occupations and includes board members of dozens of nonprofit organizations. We use our time and funds to provide scholarships, and support charities and service activities Multiple free parking and Park and Ride locations.

Dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings on Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, Preservation Fort Sam Houston pioneered the concept of publicprivate partnerships for historic preservation projects.

Admission for adults is $12; ages 12-17 is $5; active duty and reserve military and children under 12 are free.

Admission Free for UIW students/ staff/and faculty with ID cards

Admission is $85.

210-824-2462 | info@creativechocolates.com www.alamoheightsnight.org

210-860-0502 | sidandpris@aol.com | www.pfsh.org

All Veterans Memorial Service

Army Day at the Alamo

Alamo Chapter 366, Vietnam Veterans of America PMO PRESIDENT: Ed Stiteler | PMO COMMISSIONER: Dan Medrano

U.S. Army

April 29, 1 p.m. | Veterans Plaza, E. Martin @ Jefferson St. Alamo Chapter 366, Vietnam Veterans of America, holds its annual ceremony dedicated to all veterans of America. This solemn program is a salute to the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served and those who are serving in the U.S. military to protect American freedom.

Veterans and their spouses and survivors, veterans groups and the general public are invited to attend and participate. Participants are encouraged to bring a floral tribute to be placed at the Monument for the Battle of Hill 881 South, a prominent part of Auditorium Circle.

April 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Alamo Plaza This event highlights the 173rd year presence of the United States Army and its forces in San Antonio. Featuring a musical presentation by The 323rd Army Band, Fort Sam’s Own, performs patriotic music in one of its final performances.

Alamo Chapter 366 was chartered in 1988 and it is the only chartered chapter in San Antonio. Their current membership is over 194 members comprised of Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen who served in the US military between 1961 and 1975 during the Vietnam era.

Admission is free.

Please RSVP to Protocol Officer Robert (Bob) Meade at 210-946-7220 or 210-215-7199 or PMO Commissioner Dan Medrano at 210-656-8917 or 210-275-3060 | rmeade@satx.rr.com www.vietnamveteransofamericaalamochapter366.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Battle of Flowers® Association Band Festival

Battle of Flowers® Parade

Battle of Flowers Association PMO PRESIDENT: Rhonda Calvert | PMO COMMISSIONER: Nancy Gerhard

Battle of Flowers® Association PMO PRESIDENT: Rhonda Calvert | PMO COMMISSIONER: Nel Belt

April 26, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Street

April 27, Vanguard at 9:05 am, Parade at 9:30 am | Parade Route

The 80th annual Band Festival will feature choreographed music presentations by more than 30 local high school bands. The marching bands and color guards will participate in the famous “Parade of Bands” while being judged on marching, musicality, and crowd appeal. In between the two Parades of Bands, two to three feature bands will perform their winning UIL competition routines, followed by an awards ceremony. Concluding the evening is an amazing sight - more than 5,000 students will take to the field and join together in a massed band presentation performing a medley of songs, showcasing their music and color guards, in tandem to a fantastic fireworks finale.

The Battle of Flowers® Parade honors the heroic spirit of the patriots of the Alamo, commemorates the victory of San Jacinto and celebrates the diversity and heritage of Texas and our nation. As the second largest day parade in the U.S., the Battle of Flowers® Parade supports the educational, artistic, social and philanthropic achievements of our community’s youth. The Battle of Flowers® Parade holds the distinction of being the first celebration to be held in Alamo Plaza and is considered the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio.

The parade has entertained our city every year since 1891, except during World Wars I and II. This parade is the only parade in the nation produced entirely by volunteer women and affords non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds with over 45,000 parade seats sold by charities along the parade route each year.

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The purpose of Band Festival, first held in 1935, is to encourage interest in the study of music by highlighting local high school bands in a unique venue of cooperation. The Band Festival is a join venture between the Battle of Flowers® Association and a committee of local band directors and music educators, who together create the annual music festival. The Battle of Flowers Band Festival is known nationwide as one of the oldest and largest events of its kind dedicated to promoting and supporting the performing and visual arts among high school students.

The theme of the 2018 Battle of Flowers® Parade is “300 Timeless Treasures.” The parade will bring to life fond memories, magical moments, monumental milestones, and hopeful visions – the heart and the spirit of our legendary city. The cry “Remember the Alamo” will be accompanied by the cry “I Remember.”

Tune into KSAT12 or KSAT.com for live coverage!

General admission is $5. Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store® and online at www.battleofflowers.org

Admission is $12 – $25. Tickets available for purchase at www.battleofflowers.org and at The Fiesta Store®.

For street chairs, visit www.fiesta-sa.org.

1-888-695-0888 bandfestival@battleofflowers.org www.battleofflowers.org

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Tickets available April 9

Tickets available April 9

Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow

Champagne and Diamonds Brunch

United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Erwin J. De Luna | PMO COMMISSIONER: Rose Mary De Luna

Lo Bello Women’s Association PMO PRESIDENT: Karla Salem | PMO COMMISSIONER: Denise Smith

April 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Woodlawn Gymnasium, 1103 Cincinnati

April 22, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow is an official Fiesta event that provide all who attend, individuals and families the opportunity to view and participate in the American Indian culture and traditions of dance and music at an official Native American Pow Wow. The pow wow promotes tribal traditions, culture and the opportunity for Native people to gather in celebrating their rich heritage with one another.

Witte Museum – Mays Family Center, 3801 Broadway St.

United San Antonio Pow Wow’s mission is to promote the traditions and culture of the American Indian in the most positive manner possible, provide Indian people the opportunity to participate, practice, teach and exchange tribal traditions among tribes, enlighten the non-Indian about the history and culture of America’s first inhabitants, and dispel stereotypes created about the American Indian.

All donations are tax deductible [Federal 501(c)3 organization] to the full extent allowed by law.

Sunday Brunch with Champagne and Buffet Style food. Event is full with Fiesta Royalty and a Grito contest. With the purchase of your ticket price, each ticket holder has a chance to win a 2.0ct Diamond!

Admission is free.

Admission is $125. Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store®

nativeamerican@netscape.net www.unitedsanantoniopowwow.org

210-495-0396 | dsmith@protitletx.com www.lobellowomensassociation.com

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Chaparral Music Festival

Children’s Texas History Forum

San Antonio Parks Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Mary Jane Verette |

DRT, Alamo Couriers Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: JoAnn Herrera | PMO COMMISSIONER: Mary Ann Oliver

PMO COMMISSIONER: Kasandra Martinez

April 21, 3 – 11 p.m. | TBD

April 24, 9:30 am -12:30 pm | Casa Navarro, 228 S. Laredo

The Chaparral Music Festival is an outdoor celebration of live Country and Americana music! Food, artisan, and merchandise vendors complete this family-friendly event!

This year, events will be held at Casa Navarro, the home of Jose Antonio Navarro, a Texas patriot, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, elected representative, scholar, statesman, rancher, and merchant. Students will tour his home and step back in time to see not only where, but how he lived. The theme this year enhances the ongoing Tricentennial Celebration of 300 years of Texas history by featuring the flags that flew over Texas during those years. Navarro personally saw and experienced many of these flags. He noted in his writings that as he rode by the Alamo on his way out of town in February 1836 to sign the Texas Declaration of independence in Washington on the Brazos that a Mexican Flag with the number 1824 was flying over the Alamo. A replica of the 1824 flag and other select flags will be part of the Children’s Forum. Reenactors and hostesses dressed in period clothing will present these flags in an interactive approach with the children. Many of these presenters are direct descendants of those who once hoisted these historic flags and will include Navarro, Canary Islander (Travieso), Seguin, George, Hamm, Walker and Lancaster descendants.

Great cities needs great Parks! The SA Parks Foundation is a philanthropic partner to many park advocacy groups, the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and the business community. All monies raised support and accelerate many impactful and transformative park projects from playground enhancements to lighting, landscaping, signage, water conservation and more.

The Alamo Couriers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a 200 member chapter composed of women who are descendants of the citizens who settled Texas and gave birth to the Republic of Texas. We also sponsor a hundred-plus member Children of the Republic of Texas group. We encourage historical research into the earliest records of Texas, fostering heritage, preserving of documents and perpetuation of the memory and spirit of the men and women who pioneered, settled, and fought for Texas.

Admission is $25-$75.

City parking available. Free Event. Registration required.

210-212-8423 | marketing@saparksfoundation.org saparksfoundation.org

To register, contact Mary Ann Oliver by calling 210-824-0277 or emailing lloliversr@yahoo.com

Chili Queens Chili Cook-Off The Happy Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Kenneth Garrett

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Joan

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April 22, 3 – 8 p.m. | The Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham For over a decade, The Chili Queens Cook-off has been a modern and eccentric interpretation of a historical event where competitors came from all over to test their chili (the official dish of Texas) against other recipes. While the chili competition remains the same, the word “Queen” has been expanded to both males and females, BUT they must bring tacky to a whole new level! The event is complete with chili tasting and the one-and-only Whoochie award going to the tackiest queen! Enjoy refreshing cocktails and the intoxicating energy of the historic Bonham Exchange dance floor at this one-of-a-kind event! This event is for ADULTS 18 years-of-age and older.

The Happy Foundation is dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; the preservation of our historic building at 411 Bonham Street in San Antonio, Texas; GBLT history; and encouraging contemporary art.

Admission is free.

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Chips N’ Salsa SA Youth |

PMO PRESIDENT: Asia Ciaravino

April 21, 7 – 10 p.m. | BRICK in the BlueStar complex Join SA Youth for Chips N’ Salsa for casino games and salsa dancing! The event is a fun and entertaining way to raise needed funds for SA Youth, Chips N’ Salsa will be the highlight of Fiesta.

Taking place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 7 to 10 pm, this unique event gives you the opportunity to be a high roller at the poker tables or the most sizzling salsa dancer on the floor all while making an investment in low-income kids in our city.

SA Youth’s mission is to develop the character, strengths, talents, and skills of San Antonio’s high-risk urban youth through fun, safe experiences, positive learning environments, and holistic programs that inspire each individual personally and in the community. Through quality prevention and recovery programs, SA Youth is helping children and young adults achieve success beyond their circumstances.

Admission is TBD. 210-223-3131 | events@sanantonioyouth.org | www.sanantonioyouth.org

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Comedy Explosion Priest Holmes Foundation PMO COMMISSIONER & PRESIDENT: Priest Holmes

April 26, 8 – 10 p.m.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410 #312 This exciting event will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. The 2018 “Fiesta Comedy Explosion” will feature two comedians and a host. These comedians have been entertaining America with sidesplitting comedy and have performed to sold-out audiences in all the major comedy clubs and theaters across the country. This show is guaranteed to make everyone laugh all-nigh-long. You don’t want to miss this one-night-only show of fun and laughter while supporting the Priest Holmes Foundation.

The Priest Holmes Foundation is a recognized 501(c)3 organization. We are committed to Encouraging education and Enhancing the lives of children in our community. Through comprehensive programs and scholarships, the foundation will help lay the groundwork to Empower students to achieve brighter and more prosperous future.

Admission is $27.50; 21 years of age and older, free parking available 210-541-4642 | info@priestholmesfoundation.org www.priestholmesfoundation.org

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Confetti Run and Walk

Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo

Our Lady of the Lake University PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Diane Melby | PMO COMMISSIONER: Debora Guzman Perez

Order of the Alamo PMO PRESIDENT: Rob Eversberg

April 14, 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

April 25, 8 – 10 p.m. | Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St.

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Matt Koehler

Our Lady of the Lake University, Main Building, 411 SW 24th St. Registration and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m., rave begins at 9 a.m.

Our Lady of the Lake University’s second annual Confetti 5K Run/Walk will wind participants through the University’s historic campus before taking to the trains of the newly renovated Lake Elmendorf Park. The family-friendly event will also include a Kids Fun-Run in addition to other activities following the race. Participants will receive a T-shirt, customized bib, drawstring bag and custom finisher medal. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Lake Fund, which funds scholarships for OLLU students as well as other campus needs.

As a Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University is a community whose members are committed to serve students by ensuring quality, innovative undergraduate and graduate learning experiences; fostering spiritual, personal, and professional growth; and preparing students for success and continued service.

Registration Fee: $35 until March 30, $40 March 31 – April 13, $45 day of race.

For more information call 210-452-2951 or elongoria@ollusa.edu Visit www.ollusa.edu/5k for registration.

Crown the King! Public Crowning of Rey Feo Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation PMO PRESIDENT:

Charlie Garza

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Lisa

Andrade Gonima

April 20, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 W. Main Plaza Enjoy an evening of free Fiesta fun for the entire family with the crowning of the 70th “People’s King,” Rey Feo Ken Flores. You will be treated to the sound of mariachis, folklorico dancers and much excitement! Enjoy a chance to meet members of his royal court, former Reyes Feos, members of the Consejo and other Fiesta royalty!

Founded by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart in 1982, the Rey Feo Educational Foundation is a membership-based organization of former Reyes Feos and other business and civic leaders. The members uphold the traditions and support the fundraising efforts to further the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo scholarship program. Rey Feo was founded by LULAC Council #2 in 1947.

Admission is free.

The order of the Alamo honors and celebrates Texas’ heroic struggle for Independence by electing a Queen to reign over San Antonio’s Fiesta celebrations each year, and to provide for her Coronation with pomp and ceremony. Since 1909, the membership of the Order of the Alamo have elected 104 Queens who have been crowned at the Coronation of the Queen during Fiesta week.

The Order of the Alamo was formed with the purpose to educating its members and the public general in the history of the Independence of Texas perpetuating the memorial of the Battle of San Jacinto by having an annual ceremony in Bexar County, Texas. All the proceeds from the sale of admission tickets to its members and general public shall be used exclusively for th education purposes of this organization and no part of such proceeds shall inure to benefit of any individual member. The Order of the Alamo was founded in 1909 by a group of patriotic San Antonio men who wished to enlarge Fiesta’s annual celebration for the heroic struggle for Texas’ Independence from Mexico.

Admission is $25-$75.

1-800-745-3000 | www.ticketmaster.com

Save the Date

Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo Wednesday, April 25, 2018 8:00 p.m. | The Majestic Theater

Tickets available ($25-$75) through the Majestic Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000

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Cutting Edge™ Fiesta® Fashion Show

Dance With the King Fiesta® Square Dance

University of the Incarnate Word PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Thomas Evans PMO COMMISSIONER: Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI

Alamo Area Square & Round Dance Association PMO PRESIDENT: Homer “Butch” Hayes | PMO COMMISSIONER: Don Winkler April 27, 7 – 10 p.m. | Tri-Point Center, 3233 North St. Mary’s Street

April 18, 6 p.m.

McCombs Center, Rosenberg Sky Room, 847 E. Hildebrand The UIW’s “Cutting Edge” Fashion Show displays the latest fashion created and presented by UIS Fashion design students. The collections include garments students have illustrated, designed and constructed in a year-long fashion capstone course. Each collection is centered on an individual theme ranging from a season, a color or market segment.

From sound and lighting, to staging and contracting professional models, UIW students experience every aspect of planning a professional runway show. Proceeds benefit student scholarships in UIW’s Fashion Management Program.

Dance with the King Fiesta Square Dance is where King Antonio and his court learn how to square dance. It’s a night of good, wholesome, family-oriented fun and good for the community.

With over 130 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word is the largest Catholic university in the state. At UIW, we are committed to shaping good minds of strong character that will expand our world and our universe. UIW students can choose from degrees offered at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional levels. UIW has locations throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico, and a European Study Center in Heidelberg, Germany. UIW is also the leader in international education, with 140 “sister schools” in 44 countries.

Organized in 1950, the Alamo Area Square & Round Dance Association consists of thirteen clubs, which include square dancing, round dancing, clogging, and contra clubs. Square Dancing is friendship set to music.

Admission is $75-$150

Admission is free.

210-829-6013 | development@uiwtx.edu | www.cuttingedge-sa.com

210-596-3299 | hayeshomer@msn.com | www.alamoarea.org

Deco District Arts and Music Festival

Earth Day-Presented by City San Antonio

Network for Young Artists PMO PRESIDENT: Lionel Estrada

City of San Antonio | PMO COMMISSIONER: Sal

Lujan

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER: Joe Alderete

April 22, 12 – 8 p.m. | Deco District, 1800 Fredericksburg Rd.

April 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Woodlawn Lake, 1303 Cincinnati

This free, world-class celebration brings together local residents and tourists to the historic Deco District.

This outdoor boutique like festival offers dozens of performances by local and national musicians of all ages, a diverse food and drink menu, local art vendors and community spirit for all to enjoy. One of our stages is dedicated to NYA and other local youth centric organizations highlighting local talent who are certain to WOW you. This event highlights the cultural, economic and social vitality of the Deco District.

Earth Day kicks off with a 5K run at Woodlawn Lake. The rest of the day features live music and dancing; educational booths; vegetarian food and drink options; t-shirt giveaways; tree giveaways; information for the preservation of the land, air and water in our community (such as energy saving tips, water saving advice, proper recycling, planting procedures for our climate and more); animal adoption/rescue; and promotion of mass transportation options.

Network for Young Artists (NYA) provides affordable classes in voice, guitar, percussion, keyboard, and dance for San Antonio area youth ages 4-20. The youth are empowered and build their self-esteem, self-confidence, and leadership skills. Our mission is to promote art and culture through classes in voice, guitar, percussion, keyboard, and dance. As a sequel, NYA provides venue opportunities for our youth to showcase their talents via public performances throughout the San Antonio metroplex.

Earth Day San Antonio is an educational event, for the whole family to enjoy, that teaches and informs the citizens of San Antonio on how to protect and preserve the land, air and water in our community.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

210-226-5611 | nya@nya.us | www.nya.us

210-434-6967 | jvajr711@aol.com

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El Rey Fido Coronation

Family Fiesta®

San Antonio Humane Society PMO PRESIDENT: Nancy F. May | PMO COMMISSIONER: Felicia Niño

Colonial Hills United Methodist Church PMO PRESIDENT: Michael Christopher | PMO COMMISSIONER: Bonnie Ayer

April 21, 10-11 a.m. | Sheraton Gunter Hotel, 205 E. Houston St.

April 26, 5 – 9 p.m. | Colonial Hills United Methodist Church

The El Rey Fido (ERF) Coronation became an official Fiesta event in 2014, but the ERF tradition has been carried on since its humble beginnings in 2002. This annual celebration is the culmination of months of vigorous fundraising by local participants and their canine pets to raise the most for the dogs and cats at the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS). This dog-friendly event is carried out in true Fiesta spirit, from folklórico dances to vivid royal canine attire. Costumed pooches are encouraged! The highlight of the day: the presentation of El Rey Fido (the doggie king/queen) and the canine Royal Court. These crowned and robed top-fundraising dogs walk the stage in honor of their dedication to the SAHS’s mission to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats.

The Colonial Hills United Methodist Church (CHUMC) Family Fiesta® provides fun for kids of all ages in an alcohol and smoke-free environment. This popular event has been providing laughter and excitement for over 27 years and features food, inflatables, train ride, petting zoo, pony ride, face painting, balloon clown, cascarones, regalia (including pins and shirts), and games for all ages. An entertainment stage operates throughout the evening providing shows with puppets, cloggers, mariachis and CHUMC’s contemporary Christian music praise bands.

The SAHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill organization that has served Bexar County and surrounding areas since 1952. Every year, the SAHS shelters, medically treats, and rehabilitates approximately 5,000 animals.

Through adoption, volunteer, foster, and educational programs, the SAHS reminds the public of the importance of responsible pet ownership. The SAHS is not affiliated with nor receives regular financial support from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The SAHS hopes to emphasize the importance of giving locally through events such as the ERF fundraising competition and Coronation.

Colonial Hills United Methodist Church has been a vital part of its Vance Jackson neighborhood for over 50 years providing worship, a school, and a day care center. The growing congregation provides multigenerational and community service opportunities including: Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Blessing of Backpacks, and San Antonio Youth Literacy Reading Buddy Teams, in addition to other child, youth, adult, and senior programs.

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Parking and entertainment are free. Some attractions and food cost $1-$6.

210-226-7461 | fnino@SAhumane.org | www.SAhumane.org/erf

210-349-2491 | familyfiesta@chumc.org | www.chumc.org

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Festival de Animales San Antonio Zoo PMO PRESIDENT: Timothy Morrow

Festival de Cascarones

April 28 & 29, 9 am – 6 pm

Texas A&M University-San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson PMO COMMISSIONER: Kathleen Curp

San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78212

April 29, 1 – 8 p.m. | Texas A&M-San Antonio, One University Way

We’re celebrating the animals, culture, and food of Latin America! Take a tour of South America during this day-time event dedicated to highlighting San Antonio Zoo’s South American conservation efforts. Started in 2016, Fiesta de Animales highlights the Zoo’s conservation efforts in Latin America and educate guests on the animals native to Latin American that call the San Antonio Zoo home. Amazing up-close animal interactions, culinary delights, entertainment, and authentic merchandise from Latin America are sure to delight while guests immerse themselves in South American culture. A visit to Festival de Animales will help further the zoo’s vision to secure a future for wildlife through loving, engaging with, acting for, and protecting animals and the places they live.

Celebrate the final day of Fiesta® San Antonio with Texas A&M University–San Antonio’s FESTIVAL DE CASCARONES! Now in its seventh year, the culmination of the city’s most vibrant celebrations of culture will take place at one of the fastest growing universities in the state.

This is a free event and we invite you to visit our beautiful campus for a day of fun and excitement with live music and family-friendly activities. It will truly be a spectacle as the University aims to break a world record during the festival.

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Charles

Cureau II

San Antonio Zoo, operated by San Antonio Zoological Society, is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, and Humane Certified

by American Humane. The zoo is home to thousands of animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. The zoo welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round.

Texas A&M–San Antonio is the first four-year institution of higher education located in the heart of South San Antonio. In August, the University opened its first residence hall and in August welcomed our second four-year cohort – THE CLASS OF 2021. We are excited about our growth and look forward to supporting the San Antonio community.

Again, come and visit as parking and admission is FREE!

210-734-7184 | chuck.cureau@sazoo.org | www.sazoo.org

210-784-JAGS (5247) | festival@tamusa.edu www.festivaldecascarones.com

Fiesta® Arts Fair

Fiesta® Carnival

Southwest School of Art PMO PRESIDENT: Paula Owen

Fiesta® San Antonio Commission | PMO COMMISSIONER: Barbara Hill

April 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | April 22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

April 19, 23, 24: 6 – 11 p.m.; April 20, 25: 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.; April 26: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Southwest School of Art, 300 Augusta

April 21, 27, 28: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; April 22 and 29: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Fiesta Arts Fair, now its 45th year, is an intimate two-day event that offers art lovers and collectors an opportunity to purchase high quality contemporary and traditional art and craft from approximately 115 artists exhibitors. Fiesta Arts Fair is ranked in the top 50 Fine Craft & Art Festivals in the nation by Art Fair SourceBook. The Fair also includes live regional music, Fiesta foods and beverages, and a hands-on children’s art area — all in a beautiful setting on the picturesque and historic grounds of the Southwest School of Art. Proceeds from this event benefit the School’s many educational programs.

Alamodome, Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St. Thrills and chills fill the air at one of the best carnivals in the land. Glittering lights, exciting rides and a wide assortment of foods in the heart of San Antonio make the Carnival a perennial favorite of Fiesta®-goers. Revenue from this event helps support the activities of Fiesta® San Antonio.

Founded in 1965, the Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized leader in visual arts education, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well as studio art programs for adults, children, and teens. Classes and workshops in many disciplines are taught by faculty and leading artists in cutting-edge facilities. Located on the north end of downtown San Antonio along the Museum Reach of the famed San Antonio River; part of the campus is the historic Ursuline Convent and Academy, the city’s first school for girls. In addition to its teaching mission, the Southwest School of Art offers worldclass contemporary art exhibitions as well as lectures and symposia with visiting artists.

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Fiesta® de la Familia

Fiesta® Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas McKenzie

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Ray

Chavez

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church PMO PRESIDENT: Father Rudy Carrola | PMO COMMISSIONER: Hope Rodriguez

April 24 – 26, 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

April 22, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Charlene McCombs Empire Theater, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and School, 700 Dewhurst

Cornyation is an adult-oriented satirical and theatrical review of current local, state, and regional nation and international events.

Fiesta Cornyation is a permanently committed non-profit charitable organization with the purpose of enriching the lives of people in San Antonio with HIV or affected by HIV. Since it became a non-profit corporation Cornyation has donated over $2 million back to the community.

Cornyation has also established an annual scholarship for up to four students, which grants college scholarships to San Antonio student majoring in the arts.

Celebrating 25 years of Fiesta de la Familia fun on the spacious grounds of St. Gregory the Great Church and School! This is a family-oriented Fiesta with no entry fee, food, beverages, games, live/silent auction and music for your enjoyment.

Over the past 59 years, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School has provided outstanding educational and spiritual opportunities to thousands of children in a private school setting. They strive to fully live their Catholic faith and pursue academic excellence with great dedication.

Various ticket prices. Tickets available through the Majestic/Empire Box Office, Ticketmaster, and The Fiesta® Store.

Admission is free.

210-226-5700 | info@fiestacornyation.org www.fiestacornyation.org

210-342-0281 | hope.rodriguez@stgregorys.net www.stgregorys.net

Fiesta® de los Niños Port San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Roland Mower

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Rosalie

Pecina

April 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Port San Antonio, 200 Donald Goodrich Rd. This is a party for the “pint-sized folks!” Children can enjoy games and rides in a safe, alcohol-free environment. There is also something for all the parents.

Enjoy music and dance performed by some of San Antonio’s finest entertainers, plenty of food booths and don’t miss the Sombrero Loco parade at Noon-a kids’ parade that winds its way through Port San Antonio’s Town Center. Port San Antonio is developing the former Kelly Air Force Base to its highest and best use, creating the conditions that maintain and grow quality jobs.

The Port is a tax-exempt, self-sustaining enterprise that was incorporated in 1997 by the City of San Antonio as a separate political jurisdiction of the State of Texas.

Admission is free.

210-362-7889 | fiesta@portsanantonio.us www.fiestadelosninos.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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FREE ADMISSION & PARKING 10 AM -6 PM L OCATED AT P ORT S AN A NTONIO 200 G OODRICH D R .

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Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square

Fiesta Especial® 5K & Parade

Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Charlie Garza | PMO COMMISSIONER: Lisa Andrade Gonima

disABILITYsa

April 20-29, 2017, 10 am – 12 am Sun.- Fri., 10 am – 1 am Sat.

April 21, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. | City of Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Fiesta Especial® 5K and Parade will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 in the City of Windcrest area of Walzem and I-35. This 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk and Roll requires a $35/$25 race/walk registration fee. Registration options for adaptive aids make this experience accessible to people of all abilities. Special Discounts for early birds, veterans, special education, day habilitation programs, and groups are offered.

Combine Rey Feo - a cherished Fiesta icon, with Market Square - a historic center in the hears of the city, and San Antonio gets 10 days of free, quality entertainment! This is one of the largest FREE Fiesta celebrations and has something in store for the entire family. Experience daily live entertainment from multiple stages featuring a variety of music from the best in Tejano, Cumbia and Conjunto to rocking cover bands! Enjoy Fiesta staples such as funnel cakes, agua fresca, turkey legs, fajitas and much, much more. Your taste buds will have a Fiesta as you enjoy food from over 30 delicious food booths.

Founded by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart in 1982, the Rey Feo Educational Foundation is a membership-based organization of former Reyes Feos and other business and civic leaders. The members uphold the traditions and support the fundraising efforts to further the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo scholarship program. Rey Feo was started by LULAC Council #2 in 1947.

Admission is free. VISIT www.fiestadelosreyes.com FOR ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE (210) 775-2343 | landrade@reyfeoconsejo.org

PMO PRESIDENT:

Cynthia Hamilton

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Melanie Cawthon

Individuals with disabilities can participate in the parade for free with a disability service program or their school class. Parade spectating is free and open to the public. disABILITYsa works to educate, advance, and engage individuals with disabilities by sharing information, creating opportunities, and strengthening the organizations that serve them. The Fiesta Especial® program creates inclusive and educational experiences engaging individuals with disabilities in San Antonio’s biggest celebration of heritage, culture, and diversity…Fiesta®!

Admission is $35 for adults and $15 for children.

210-704-7262 | fiestaespecial@disabilitysa.org www.fiestaespecial.com

Friday, April 20 – thru – Sunday, April 29 10 AM – Midnight

& Saturdays Till 1 AM Entertainment Schedule at

fiestadelosreyes.com

#FDLR #ReyFeoConsejo

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Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day disABILITYsa PMO PRESIDENT:

Cynthia Hamilton

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Melanie Cawthon

April 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Alamodome, Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St. Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day, is a one-day community-based education program and carnival experience for children and adults with disabilities to participate in along with their schools, programs and families. Participation in this event is FREE. Advance registration is REQUIRED and no general admission will be allowed at the entrance gate. disABILTYsa works to educate, advance, and engage individuals with disabilities by sharing information, creating opportunities, and strengthening organizations that serve them. The Fiesta Especial® program creates inclusive and educational experiences engaging individuals with disabilities in San Antonio’s biggest celebration of heritage, culture and diversity…

Fiesta®!

Admission is FREE. Advanced registration is REQUIRED. 210-704-7262 | fiestaespecial@disabilitysa.org www.fiestaespecial.org

Fiesta® Festival

Fiesta® Fiesta at Hemisfair

Volunteer Services Council for the San Antonio State Supported Living Center

Fiesta® San Antonio Commission

PMO PRESIDENT:

Ralph A. Henry

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Paul

April 19, 4 – 9 p.m. | Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St E. Fernandez

April 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

San Antonio State Supported Living Center 6711 S. New Braunfels @ Pecan Valley

Join us for the official opening of Fiesta 2018! Enjoy live entertainment, greet Official Fiesta Royalty and special guests. Buy, sell or trade Fiesta pins and medals at Pin Pandemonium—Fiesta’s only Official Medal Marketplace.

Join the fun as cascarónes are broken and the crowd proclaims “Viva Fiesta!” to kick off the Alamo City’s biggest, best festival.

2018 marks our 24th year of Fiesta Festival which benefits the residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that live at the San Antonio State Supported Living Center (SASSLC). Bring chairs for the mini-parade that begins at Noon and includes a marching band, Fiesta royalty, SASSLC royalty, dancers, cheerleaders, motorcycles and more. The entertainment stage features music and dancing all day. A busy midway filled with children’s games, food booths and local vendors selling a variety of goods make it a fun-filled, family event.

Fiesta® San Antonio is a fusion of arts, heritage and culture and culminates every year in April—to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.

The Volunteer Services Council (VSC) for the San Antonio State Supported Living Center (SASSLC) provides volunteer support and funds for leisure and recreational activities for the residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that are served by the State Center.

Fiesta is also the “Party with a Purpose” because more than 100 local nonprofit organizations and military units create the more than 100 terrific events that take place over 11 days. Those nonprofit organizations spend the rest of the year giving back to the community of San Antonio.

Admission is free. Free parking available.

Tune into KSAT12 or KSAT.com for live coverage! Admission is free.

210-531-3729 | maria.rodriguez24@hhsc.state.tx.us

210-227-5191 | info@fiesta-sa.org | www.fiesta-sa.org

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This year, join us for Tastes of the Republic, an exclusive culinary event with a view to all of Fiesta Fiesta! Taste the six regions of Texas as executed by 12 Texas chefs for a unique trip across Texas without leaving the Fiesta Fiesta party! Advance tickets are $75. Visit www.fiesta-sa.org for more information.

The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer, selfsupporting organization that plans, promotes, coordinates, and preserves Fiesta® San Antonio through support of its Participating Member Organizations in presenting a safe, educational, annual celebration of the diverse heritage, culture and spirit of San Antonio for its residents and visitors.

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Fiesta’s® Feathered Friends

Fiesta Flambeau® Parade

Alamo Exhibition Bird Club PMO PRESIDENT: Jennifer Crider

Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Bonnie Carrisal | PMO COMMISSIONER: Trina Guevara

| PMO COMMISSIONER: David

Dupuy

April 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April 28, 6:45 – 10 pm | Parade Route

San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Place

The 2018 Fiesta Flambeau® Parade will celebrate its 70th anniversary with “Three Centuries…One City” as the Parade theme. It is the largest illuminated night parade and the highlight of Fiesta®. The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade continues to light up the streets of downtown San Antonio along the 2.6 mile route and viewed by an estimated 750,000+ spectators and another 1.5 million television viewers.

Come out to the Gardens with your parrot to meet and greet some of San Antonio’s other feathered friends along with their keepers. Successful bird keepers will be on hand to give advice about managing birds, along with information about toys, cages diets, and avian accessories. This event is being held concurrently with the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s “Viva Botanical.”

Come out and enjoy the San Antonio Botanical Gardens with our colorful feathered Friends.

Alamo Exhibition Bird Club is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1972 whose mission is to promote the education and welfare of caged birds including breeding and keeping caged birds healthy and happy in captivity. Through education and conservation, we can insure the future of these beautiful creatures in U.S. Aviculture for many years to come.

Leading our parade for its 70th year is our premier band, The University of Texas Longhorn Band, followed by spectacular themed floats, marching units, local, out of town and out of state bands, dance groups, equestrian units and many other attractions that create a memorable night of illuminated entertainment.

The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Association, Inc.’s mission is to plan, organize, produce and stage the Fiesta Flambeau Parade annually during Fiesta San Antonio. It does so to enhance the celebration for the San Antonio community and its visitors. It is a nonprofit, volunteer organization with 96 members and more than 300 volunteers.

Tune into KSAT12 or KSAT.com for live coverage!

Admission is included with general admission.

Included with general admission

210 884-5036 | Alamobirdclub@yahoo.com | www.aebc.org

To purchase advance tickets visit www.fiestaflambeauparade.org or call 210-364-5349. Bleacher seating prices vary $16.50 - $30.

For Street Chairs, visit www.fiesta-sa.org.

Tickets available April 9

Fiesta® Flower Show The Woman’s Club of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Barbara June “BJ” Duncan

Fiesta® Gartenfest | PMO COMMISSIONER: Ferne Burney

April 20, 2 – 4 p.m. | April 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Woodword House, 1717 San Pedro This year the Woman’s Club celebrates the 105th Official Fiesta Flower Show in the historic home, the Woodward House, built in 1904.

You will find a beautiful array of floral arrangements and horticulture displays. National Flower Show representatives judge the arrangements. The theme for 2018 is “A Palette of Fiesta Colors.” Look for surprises in decorations and themes as you walk into the mansion that is the home of the historic club. The event showcases members’ talents and creativity with their interpretations of the various categories.

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio is a charter member of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission. From 1913, the Fiesta Flower Show has continued to be a part of the Fiesta San Antonio festivities to the present day.

Admission is free.

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Beethoven Maennerchor PMO PRESIDENT: Claus Heide

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Tobias Klingelhoefer

April 25-27, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Beethoven Halle and Garden, 422 Pereida St. Make plans to join the Beethoven Maennerchor and celebrate Fiesta German-style. Come early and enjoy the lively Biergarten as it fills with sounds of German entertainment and Gemuetlichkeit. Enjoy German food and beverages as well as entertainment provided by the 50-piece concert band and other performers. The dance band plays until midnight. King Antonio makes his official visit on Thursday and El Rey Feo TBD. The purpose of Beethoven Maennerchor Inc. is to foster German songs, to preserve the German language and culture and to cultivate good music. The Maennerchor is the oldest active singing society in Texas celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.

Admission is $3 presale and $5 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.

Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store 210-222-1521 | www.beethovenmaennerchor.com FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018

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The Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade SAT URDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 Vanguard 6:45 | Main Parade 7:30

70th Anniversary of the Largest Illuminated Parade Mission stateMent:

The purpose of the Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association Inc., shall be to plan, organize, produce and stage the Fiesta Flambeau Parade annually during Fiesta San Antonio. The Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association Inc., shall do so to enhance the celebration for the San Antonio community and its visitors.

Tune into KSAT12 for live coverage and it will be streamed on KSAT.com

To Purchase Tickets Visit FiestaFlambeauParade.org or Call 210.364.5349

Fiesta® Hat Contest and Luncheon

Fiesta® in Blue

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Barbara June “BJ” Duncan

United States Air Force Band of the West | PMO COMMISSIONER: Ferne Burney

April 25, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

La Cantera Resort, 16641 La Cantera Pkwy.

The ever-popular Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon returns for the 25th year.

Participants enjoy a delicious lunch, a silent auction, a raffle, and a ripsnorting competition of prize winning hats in several categories Most Beautiful, Spirit of Fiesta, Glitz and Glam, Vintage, Men’s Hats, and many more.

Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for local students and contribute to the restoration of the historic landmark mansion that houses The Woman’s Club.

Rich in history and tradition, The Woman’s Club of San Antonio celebrates its 120th year. We are a charter member of the Fiesta Commission.

Admission is $75.

April 24, 7 p.m.

Edgewood Theatre, 402 Lance This year, the Air Force’s annual salute to Fiesta is dedicated to the 300th Anniversary of San Antonio and honors the city’s rich military heritage.

Stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, The United States Air Force Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provided more than 300 performances to audiences throughout a seven-state region. During the 1950s, the Band of the West began marching in the Fiesta Parades and has presented its annual Fiesta in Blue concern since 1985.

Since its founding in 1947, The USAF Band of the West has performed for presidents, heads of state, and dignitaries from around the world, earning an outstanding reputation among America’s military bands. The Band of the West would like to thank the City of San Antonio for its continued support and warm hospitality. As we travel across this great nation representing the U.S. Air Force, we proudly represent “Military City, USA”, and look forward to doing so now and into the future.

Viva Fiesta!

Admission is free.

210-732-4811 | womansclubofsa@aol.com | www.thewomansclubofsa.org

210-671-3934 | www.bandofthewest.af.mil

Fiesta® Jazz Band Festival

Fiesta® Kings Cup

St. Mary’s University Department of Music PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas Mengler | PMO COMMISSIONER: John Rankin

San Antonio Polo Club PMO PRESIDENT: Ursula Pari

April 27, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria

April 22, 11 am – 4:30 pm | Olmos Basin Park, 651 Devine Road

The Fiesta Jazz Band Festival is San Antonio’s oldest educational jazz festival.

We attract junior and senior high school jazz ensembles from Texas and neighboring states. Participants perform for criticism before a panel of renowned jazz clinicians. Trophies and awards are given for outstanding performances in various categories. Special jazz clinics take place through the day including a mid-day clinic by the Fiesta Jazz Artist. Past clinicians have included Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin, Hannibal Lokumbe, and Will Kennedy. Enjoy tomorrow’s future jazz artist preforming for Fiesta.

The San Antonio Polo Club presents the 4th annual Fiesta Kings Cup. Teams composed of players from San Antonio and Texas will represent Team King Antonio and Team El Rey Feo in the official Polo march consisting of 4 chukkers (periods) and a championship round. Guests can enjoy an official VIP area or General Admission area to view the match. Guests will be able to participate in a divot stamp at intermission and our fancy hat contest. Prizes and silent auction items will be available.

The Music Department of St. Mary’s University presents the Fiesta Jazz Band Festival. The event offers a unique educational and music performance experience for over 500 middle school, high school and college jazz student performers from across the state. At the same time it gives the Fiesta audience and the San Antonio community an admission free family event.

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Robert Rangel

As the San Antonio Polo Club (SAPC) mission is to promote the public education, awareness and appreciation for the sport of polo in the United States as part of a community wide program, make charitable grants to other 501(c)3 organizations, encourage the youth of the community to appreciate the sport of polo through various educational programs, including actual physical participating in polo games and scrimmages, and provide free equestrian events and assistance to other 501(c)3 charitable organizations in need of financial or location assistance.

Admission is free.

Tickets are $150 for VIP and $20 General Admission.

210-436-3421 | jazzfest@stmarytx.edu| www.stmarytx.edu

210.310.9866 | sapoloinfo@gmail.com | www.sanantoniopoloclub.com

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Fiesta® Lacrosse Invitational

Fiesta® Mariachi Mass

San Antonio Lacrosse Association PMO PRESIDENT: Bill Montez | PMO COMMISSIONER: Chip Flanagan

San Fernando Cathedral PMO PRESIDENT: Guillermo Zepeda

April 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | St. Mary’s Hall, 9401 Starcrest

April 15, 8 am | San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza

High-school, junior-varsity and middle school teams from Austin and San Antonio participate in Fiesta’s oldest team sport event and in North America’s oldest sport, Lacrosse.

Now in its 22nd year, the annual Mariachi Mass blesses all Fiesta royalty, commissioners and participants as they embark on their various commitments during Fiesta.

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Robert

Ruiz, Jr.

San Fernando Cathedral was founded in 1731 and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in Texas. The Cathedral has the added distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for 286 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio. The Cathedral is the official center of the city marked by a medallion embedded in the floor of the Cathedral by the City Council.

The San Antonio Lacrosse Association is a local group whose goal is to encourage the growth of the sport of Lacrosse from youth to high school throughout greater San Antonio.

Admission is free for spectators.

Admission is free.

210-227-1297 | events@sfcathedral.org www.catholicearth/sfcathedral

210-286-3291 | bmontez@sbcglobal.net

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Kings Cup Polo

Sunday April 22nd, Noon-4pm Olmos Basin Park Tickets $150 VIP Luncheon $20 General Admission

*Special VIP Tables available upon request

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Fiesta® Masquerade Party

Fiesta® Nueva

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Psi Alpha Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Jimmie E. McMillion | PMO COMMISSIONER: Gregory Thompson

Saint John’s Lutheran Church PMO PRESIDENT: Laurie Haiduk | PMO COMMISSIONER: Mary Boehme

April 20, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Live Oak, 8101 Pat Booker Rd

April 29, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 502 E. Nueva

The 17th Annual Fiesta Masquerade Party, sponsored by the Psi Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is a multicultural celebration in the spirit of the San Antonio Fiesta. Attendees at the event are highly encouraged to dress in the festive outfit of their choice. There’s a $100 cash prize for the best costume.

The Fiesta Masquerade Party is expressly designed to get people into the overall fever of the San Antonio Fiesta season. Price includes food, door prizes and musical entertainment including Zydeco, Jazz, R&B, Ol’ School, Pop, Reggae, Latino/Salsa, etc. Proceeds from this event go to the Psi Alpha Scholarship Fund.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Psi Alpha Chapter, chartered on November 1, 1940, is celebrating its 77th Anniversary. Psi Alpha is committed to community service in the San Antonio metropolitan area. The Chapter awards college scholarships, mentors junior high school male students, supports Big Brothers/Big Sisters, provides free back-to-school haircuts and works with the San Antonio Food Bank.

Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

End your Fiesta Fun at Fiesta Nueva with a celebration for the entire family. Join us for the Mariachi Worship Service featuring the 2017 Lutheran Coronation Royalty. Follow the Mariachi Group out onto the church grounds to enjoy an afternoon filled with games and rides for children, food trucks featuring Caliente Grill, B Daddy’s BBQ and North Shore Shave Ice/Tiki Hut. Drink booths and musical entertainment provided by Dirty River Dixie Band, San Antonio Music Academy’s Elite Group, St. John’s Holy Rollers and more. Silent Auction and raffle feature an array of great prizes. King Gallo XV will be crowned. There is limited free parking so come early.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, located in the heart of the city directly across from La Villita, is the oldest Lutheran Church and the originator of the San Antonio Lutheran Coronation. All proceeds benefit the ministries of St. John’s, G.R.A.C.E. Women and Men’s Retreats, St. John’s Mission Ministries, and St. John’s Youth Camping Ministry.

Admission is free.

210-863-0601 | gregau79@aol.com | psialphachapter.com

210-223-2611 | Info@StJohnsSA.org | www.StJohnsSA.org

Fiesta® Olé

Fiesta Oyster Bake®

Pan American League PMO PRESIDENT: Sylvia R. Reyna

St. Mary’s University Alumni Association PMO PRESIDENT: Mike Martinez | PMO COMMISSIONER: Steve Rosenauer

April 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April 20, 5 – 11 p.m.; April 21, 12 – 11 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country, 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.

St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria

Fiesta Ole promises to awaken the Fiesta spirit within you. Latin rhythms will welcome you to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort as you step in to the Pan American League’s Bazaar. Reminiscent of a Mexican Market, the Bazaar is filled with an irresistible collection of jewelry, artwork, clothing, and more. A delicious luncheon will be served and while guests enjoy dessert, the clothing designs of the latest trendsetters. In celebration of our rich cultural history, designers will bring the history of authentic Mexican designs alive through a San Antonio themed fashion show, entitled “Mujeres Ponderosa.”

2018 is Fiesta Oyster Bake’s 102nd Anniversary! The event features more than 100,000 oysters served baked, raw and fried plus 70+ food and beverage booths that dish up savory favorites and quench every thirst. Enjoy continuous Rock, Country, Tejano, R&B / Hip Hop, Pop and Children’s musical entertainment, as well as a full carnival and a special Fireworks Spectacular on Friday evening.

Join more than 7,000 volunteers and 60,000 patrons at this exciting event.

The Pan American League, founded in 1947 by civic-minded women, organizes special events to raise funds to support projects aimed at serving those in need.

Today, efforts continue to support initiatives that provide health care, education, recreation, culture and well-being opportunities to the underserved in San Antonio.

Admission is $60 per ticket. Free parking 210-385-3861 | reyna.sylvia5@gmail.com 96 | OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

Oyster Bake’s mission is to produce a quality, volunteer-driven, Fiesta San Antonio approved music festival to raise funds for student scholarships to St. Mary’s University, and to support the University and the Alumni Association.

Admission is $22.50* one-day; pre-sale (March 1 to 31) $29.50* one-day; pre-sale (April 1 to 21) $38.50* two-day; pre-sale (March 1 to April 21) $27 at the gate; children 12 and under are free. *price includes convenience fee Tickets available for purchase at H-E-B, online and The Fiesta Store® 210-436-3324 | oysterbake@stmarytx.edu www.oysterbake.com FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018

Fiesta® Pooch Parade Therapy Animals of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Kathy Meade | PMO COMMISSIONER: Kathi France April 28, 7:45 – 11 a.m. | Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca Calling all pooches!! There’s nothing better than spending a Saturday morning with your favorite human on a 2.6 mile walk through the tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights. Therapy Animals of San Antonio proudly presents its 20th Annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade! Come early for exhibits and presentations that you and your human friend can enjoy! The ever-popular Canine Costume Contest starts at 8:15 a.m. and you must be registered to enter. If you love hanging out with your human and enjoy meeting other dogs, this event is for you. It will be a howling good time for both of you.

Therapy Animals of San Antonio is a nonprofit that focuses on “bringing people and animals together for healing.” Our therapy teams visit many facilities touching the lives of people of all ages. Proceeds from the Fiesta® Pooch Parade remain in the local area to support our programs.

Advance registration is $25 for individuals and $30 for families.

210-614-6734 | animal@therapyanimalssa.org www.therapyanimalssa.org

THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SPONSORS FOR 2017!

North Park Subaru | Frost Bank | The Acosta Family | HEB Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming | Kubena Pediatrics | NatureSweet Tomatoes Petco Foundation | Las Palapas | Pet Supplies Plus | Raising Cane’s Mike’s Dog Store | The Forum at Lincoln Heights | Overture Stone Oak Reliance Retirement | ArchPoint Group | Fill The Gap Foundation

www.therapyanimalssa.org | (210) 614-6734

Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony PMO PRESIDENT: David Gross

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Jessica

Anderson

April 20 and 21, 8 p.m.; April 22, 2 p.m.

The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle

Our annual Fiesta Pops concert features the music, dance and culture of Mexico and Latin America through the local talents of San Antonio. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Campanas de America and a colorful corp of dancers with the Guadalupe Dance Company. This program is sure to get you in the Fiesta spirit!

The mission of the San Antonio Symphony is to inspire and enrich our community by vigorously influencing the artistic fabric of San Antonio through excellent symphonic performance, education and service.

Admission begins at $25; there is a 20% discount for Seniors, Military and Students.

210-223-8624 | tickets@sasymphony.org | www.sasymphony.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral PMO PRESIDENT: Guillermo Zepeda

Fiesta® Tech Trek San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | PMO COMMISSIONER: Robert

Ruiz, Jr.

PMO PRESIDENT:

Richard Perez

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Julie

Ring

April 25-27, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; April 28, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Tuesday, April 24, 5-8 PM

San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza

San Antonio’s Downtown Tech District

Each year the cathedral hosts Fiesta San Fernando, a celebration of family, food and fun. Live entertainment daily and beautiful arts and crafts booths for your enjoyment.

What do you get when you mix the excitement of Fiesta and thousands of college students, tech professionals, investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are interested in our city’s growing tech industry? Find out at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Tech Trek! Over the course of the evening, trekkers will visit participating tech companies, enjoy food and beverages, and get an inside look into San Antonio’s downtown Tech District and our emerging tech scene. The Tech Trek is a celebration of entrepreneurship, technology, and most of all, Fiesta!

Take part in a Fiesta event rooted deep in the city’s history, where “fiestas” started more than 260 years ago.

San Fernando Cathedral was founded in 1731 and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in Texas. The Cathedral has the added distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for 284 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio.

The Cathedral is the official center of the city marked by a medallion embedded in the floor of the Cathedral by the City Council.

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been propelling business success since 1894. As the largest business association in the region, the Chamber advocates on behalf of business at the local, state and federal level on pro-business legislation; collaborates with education institution and organizations to build a stronger workforce for the future; and provides a way for businesses of every size to build their network. For more information, visit www.sachamber.org.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

210-227-1297 | events@sfcathedral.org www.catholicearth/sfcathedral

210-229-2100 | communications@sachamber.org www.satechtrek.splashthat.com

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Fiesta® Teen Queen Coronation The Woman’s Club of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Barbara June “BJ” Duncan | PMO COMMISSIONER: Ferne Burney

April 8, 3 – 5 p.m. | Jo Long Theater, 226 N. Hackberry (Carver Center) The Fiesta Teen Queen is elected in November and begins her reign. Fiesta Royalty is present as she receives her crown in this lovely setting. King Antonio crowns the Fiesta Teen Queen, and King El Rey Feo crowns the Princess.

Children and grandchildren of members of The Woman’s Club of San Antonio participate in this timeless pageant. The young ladies of the court participate in the Texas Cavalier’s River Parade along with other Fiesta Queens. Fiesta Teen Queen continues to represent The Woman’s Club of San Antonio throughout the year and throughout the city.

Rich in history and tradition, The Woman’s Club of San Antonio celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. We are a charter member of the Fiesta Commission and participate in several community charities to improve lives in our city.

Admission is free.

210-732-4811 | womansclubofsa@aol.com www.thewomansclubofsa.org

Zocca cuisine D’italia CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN CUISINE ON THE RIVERWALK

A chic, casual bistro with a serene riverside patio for al fresco dining. The cuisine: an inspired chef creates classic Italian dishes with fresh local notes.

NEWLY RENOVATED ON THE RIVER AT THE WESTIN HOTEL 420 W. MARKET STREET 210-444-6070 | ZOCCARIVERWALK.COM

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University of Texas at San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Taylor Eighmy | PMO COMMISSIONER: Dr. Barry S. McKinney April 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | UTSA Sombrilla Plaza, One UTSA Circle The Annual Fiesta® UTSA, in its 38th year as an official Fiesta event, and sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, a student organization, helps kick off Fiesta. The UTSA campus comes alive with food, music, games and entertainment. The UTSA student organizations run food and game booths as fundraisers. Enjoy live music and performances by the student organizations.

Various costs for food and games.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is an emerging Tier One research institution and world-ranked specializing in health, energy, security, sustainability and human and social development. With over 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region.

UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service.

Admission is free.

210-458-4160 | getinvolved@utsa.edu www.utsa.edu/sa/roadrunnerproductions FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Fiesta® Wildflower Ride Morgan’s Wonderland PMO PRESIDENT: Ron Morander

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Paul

Fiesta® Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament Carter

Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Alice Klein | PMO COMMISSIONER: Liz Melson

April 22, 8 am-5 pm | Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 NW Loop 1604 E

April 21 - 22, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Morgan’s Wonderland has established a special place where smiles and laughter lead to wonderful memories with family members, friends and caregivers. We provide a safe, clean and beautiful environment free of physical and economic barriers that all individuals – regardless of age, special need or disability – can come to and enjoy.

Star Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Dr. Schertz Complex, 75 Maske Rd. Schertz, TX 78154

Join us on April 22nd, 2018 for Fiesta San Antonio’s only cycling event.

Participants and spectators alike can anticipate a memorable, fun-filled day!

In 2017 approximately 2000 athletes participated from Texas and beyond. Both young and the young at heart joined in this fitness experience as they cycled through our scenic hill country. Route distances available for weekend warriors, as well as seasoned athletes. Aid stations, SAG wagons, bicycle mechanics and local police are involved to ensure a safe event. Limited edition event medals and tee shirts are provided for all preregistered participants. We look forward to sharing the day with you and getting fit at San Antonio’s famous Fiesta.

The Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio is proud to announce its 39th annual Fiesta Women’s and Co-Ed Soccer Tournament. Women and co-ed teams from Texas and other states compete at all levels. Food, beverages and t-shirts are for sale.

The Women’s Soccer Association consists of several divisions: Competitive, Recreation, Under 23, Over 30 and Co-ed. League games are played yearround. Fall and spring games are played Sundays, summer games during the week and Sundays and co-ed games Sunday afternoons.

You may register year-round.

Admission is free for spectators; there is a registration fee for participating teams.

Registration is $35 – $70 minors under 15 must also have a parent riding.

To register contact Lynda Stewart at 210-843-4234 or racedirector@rocketmail.com | www.fiestawildflower.com

Fiesta® World Class Jazz Concert St. Mary’s University Department of Music PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas Mengler | PMO COMMISSIONER: John Rankin April 26, 1 – 10 p.m. | St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria

210-394-2788 | soccerklein@sbcglobal.net | www.wsasa.org

“FIT FOR A PRINCESS” A Self Esteem Empowerment Program and Coronation Cherice Cochrane Mentoring for Success Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: J Renee McGhee | PMO COMMISSIONER: Mary Oakes Princess Training Programs: Saturday, February 4th, 11th and March 4th Location: Schertz YMCA and Library Coronation: Sunday, March 11, 4 – 6 pm Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz TX 78154

Enjoy the great sounds of national, regional and local jazz artists at this year’s Annual Fiesta World Class Jazz Concert. This event is sponsored by the Music Department at St. Mary’s University. The evening concert precedes outstanding University and Junior College jazz bands along with area jazz groups beginning at 1 p.m. Our main guest artist takes the stage at 8:30 pm.

The Music Department of St. Mary’s University presents the Fiesta Jazz Festival’s World Class Jazz Concert. It presents university and college jazz ensembles followed by regional and national jazz artists. This concert offers the San Antonio community a unique and admission free family event. The World Class Jazz Concert is dedicated to presenting the finest jazz, America’s treasure.

Admission is free.

210-436-3421 | jazzfest@stmarytx.edu | www.stmarytx.edu 100 | OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

“Fit For a Princess” is a self-esteem and empowerment program for little girls, ages 5 - 9 years old, sponsored by the Cherice Cochrane Foundation. Workshops include: selfesteem and character building, personal safety, responding to bullies, manners & etiquette, dance & public speaking.

The program culminates with a Coronation Banquet. Each participant is crowned “Fit For a Princess” and given her very own official princess sash. The program uniquely brings together inner and outer beauty.

In addition, a special optional competition is also held to crown the 2018 Miss Texas Amazing Princess and five additional titles. These Amazing Princess titles are awarded based on scores received for communication skills, compassion, and volunteerism. What makes a little girl, “Fit for a Princess”?

It’s her inner beauty, confidence, character and compassion for others.

A registration fee of $100 is required. Participants are limited to the first 20 registered girls. Amazing Princess title holders are also matched up with Amazing Teen title holders as mentors. Each “Sister Queen” pair will spend their year supporting each other in their journey, as they continue to work on their “Acts of Kindness” and platform. Please visit us at, www.cochranefoundation.org for an application. Deadline is December 31st.

210-573-0142 | info@thecochranefoundation.org www.cochranefoundation.org FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018

Ford Mariachi Festival

FredStock Music Fest

San Antonio River Walk Association PMO PRESIDENT: Laurence Seiterle PMO COMMISSIONER: Maggie Thompson

Music Business Program at San Antonio College PMO COMMISSIONER & PRESIDENT: Donnie Meals

April 24-26, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

San Antonio River Walk, throughout Downtown April 24, 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Ford Mariachi Festival Kickoff This free, official Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from Texas schools and colleges who perform from riverboats while entertaining visitors on the River Walk. This festival provides student musicians an opportunity to gain experience entertaining large crowds and also boosts the festive atmosphere for Fiesta revelers. On April 24th, the first night of the Mariachi Festival Kickoff, the association will present their River Walk Royalty at a ticketed coronation ceremony. Royalty participates in year-long association events and parades and serves as the official ambassadors of the San Antonio River Walk Association, a nonprofit, membership-based organization dedicated to promote, protect, and preserve the San Antonio River Walk.

Admission to the Ford Mariachi Festival is free. Details at www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events

April 22, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | San Antonio College, Lot 7 at corner of N. Main and Courtland, 124 W. Courtland Fredstock is an annual family-friendly music festival that brings in an array of fans to hear a variety of music styles from performing artists.

Guests can walk through the sponsored booths of arts and crafts, participate in games, sample delights from food vendors, and admission is all free!

Lawn chairs and ice chests are welcomed.

The Music Business Program (MUSB) at San Antonio College helps students learn every aspect of putting together a music showcase. The MUSB students see direct results from the work they have done. Music Business Program classes including Live Music and Talent Management, Live Sound, Multitrack Audio Recording, Legal Aspects in the Entertainment Industry, Music Publishing, and Survey of the Music Business. Students use Fredstock to work together and demonstrate hands-on, how-to skills to produce a successful community-wide music festival.

Admission is free.

210-227-4262

210-486-1380 | wmeals@alamo.edu | www.fredstocksatx.com

Growing Up Female

INCOGNITO: Fiesta’s Masquerade Dance Dance Dance Party

San Antonio Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta PMO PRESIDENT: Cassandra Carter | PMO COMMISSIONER: Debra Tanner April 14, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host its annual “Growing-Up” Female Workshop, designed specifically for teenage girls in grades 6 through 12. The workshop provides an enriching experience through motivational speakers, engaging activities and that all-important “girl talk” addressing critical issues young ladies are challenged with in this day and time.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s mission is to empower and to make an impact on young ladies in grades 6-12 by providing a workshop to give the young ladies information to promote a positive self-esteem, teaching healthy lifestyles and promoting higher education.

Admission is free.

210-269-6218 | deltadeb78@gmail.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

URBAN-15 GROUP PMO PRESIDENT: Hector J. Gonzalez

| PMO COMMISSIONER: George

Cisneros

April 21, 7 – 11 pm | Mission Marquee Drive In, 3100 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214 Now, in a totally new location, INCOGNITO returns as the infamous high-energy dance party where you can come “as you aren’t.” This masquerade is a Fiesta opportunity for music and mystery as guests don costumes and masks. No DJ’s here – only live music from three of San Antonio’s hottest cumbia and reggae-rooted party bands. Featuring live music, dance performances, children’s activities, food vendors, and beverages. Guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets.

A crowning feature at every INCOGNITO is the outrageous costume contests for individuals, couples and teams. Contestants in these three categories will be judged from imagination, design and presentation. Amazing prizes for the winners. Any proceeds from Incognito will be dedicated to funding URBAN-15’s many programs for youth and senior citizens throughout San Antonio.

URBAN-15 creates. We motivate creativity, inspire imagination and bring optimism to our community. Using Music, Movement and Media, our vision realizes:

- Productions that merge traditional Latino culture, modern artistic aesthetics, and creative technologies;

- Educational programs that develop skills and creativity;

- Life-long access to and participation in artistic exploration for both the artist and the community.

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Investiture of King Antonio

JBSA-Lackland Fiesta Military Parade

The Texas Cavaliers

37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER: Roger Hill III

Friday, 20 April 2017, 9:00-10:00 a.m. (arrive between 8:30-8:45 a.m.)

April 21, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | The Alamo

JBSA-Lackland Parade Grounds, 1820 Bong St.

King Antonio, one of the longest-standing Fiesta traditions, is a member of the Official Royalty who reign over the merriment of Fiesta. King Antonio is selected each year from the ranks of the Texas Cavaliers, a patriotic and civic organization, and his public investiture takes place in front of the Alamo.

Dating to 1927, this inspiring ceremony begins the reign of the new king, honors the memory of matchless heroes who fell at the Alamo and recognizes new Cavaliers. The tradition of naming a king to preside over Fiesta began in 1896. During his reign, King Antonio visits schools, hospitals, nursing homes, business, and community groups throughout the city. Through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, the Cavaliers disburse funds to support children’s charities in the community.

Founded in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers consist of over 600 business, civic and community leaders seeking to give back to the community and support those in need. Texas Cavaliers and their generous supporters have raised over $3 million. In 2017, they raised more than $1 million and helped more than 900 children through monetary donations and supporting programs all across San Antonio through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

The Fiesta Military Parade is the annual salute to Fiesta and is open to all authorized DoD identification Cardholders or invited guests. Dignitaries invited include Fiesta Royalty and officials, civic leaders and military commanders. The invited guests have reserved seating.

The 37th Training Wing is the primary training wing at JBSA-Lackland and is composed of Basic Military Training, 737 Training Group, and four other training groups. The 37 Training Wing trains approximately 87,000 U.S. Airmen and international students annually.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

In the event of inclement weather, the event is canceled.

210-227-4837 | info@texascavaliers.org www.texascavaliers.org

210-671-3136 / 2128 | 37trw.pa.inbox@us.af.mil

King William Fair King William Association PMO PRESIDENT: Annice Hill |

PMO COMMISSIONER: Syeira

Budd

April 28, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

King William Historical Neighborhood, 122 Madison St. The King William Fair is a family fair with art and craft vendors, live music and dance on five stages, food and beverage booths, a Kids Kingdom play area and a small but quirky parade, all on the streets of the historic district with its stately homes and gracious gardens.

The King William Association, established in 1967, celebrates the history and diversity of Texas’ first historic neighborhood. Proceeds provide educational scholarships for inner-city students, art programs for elementary through high school and revitalization for historic preservation of the King William Neighborhood. It may be the only neighborhood association in the entire state with four historic districts within its boundaries, including the state’s oldest district created by city ordinance and three districts recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.

Admission is $15; children 12 and under are free.

Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store® 210-271-3247 | syeira@kwfair.org | www.kwfair.org 102 | OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

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KING ANTONIO XCVI April 21st at the Alamo 6pm - 7:30pm FREE Official Fiesta San Antonio Event

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King Antonio, one of the longeststanding Fiesta traditions, is a member of the Official Royalty who reign over the merriment of Fiesta. King Antonio is selected each year from the ranks of the Texas Cavaliers, a patriotic and civic organization, and his public investiture takes place in front of the Alamo. Dating to 1927, this inspiring ceremony begins the reign of the new king, honors the memory of matchless heroes who fell at the Alamo and recognizes new Cavaliers.

The tradition of naming a king to preside over Fiesta began in 1896. During his reign, King Antonio visits schools, hospitals, nursing homes, business and community groups throughout the city. Through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, the Cavaliers have disbursed over five million dollars to support children’s charities in the community. ®

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www.texascavaliers.org

La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Reception LULAC Council No. 2 PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas Tamez

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Noemi

Cue

April 29, 4 – 7 p.m. | Location: Check www.fiesta-sa.org for location Celebrate La Reina de la Feria de las Flores 2018 on her last official day of Fiesta. LULAC Council No. 2 will publicly recognize and honor the 2018 Queen and all those who made her reign possible. This title is bestowed on the candidate who raises the most money for the Tom Morton Sandoval Parent/ Child Scholarship Program of LULAC Council No. 2. The program seeks to ensure the educational success of two generations by encouraging their educational objective at any Alamo College.

Due to limited capacity of venue, please call (210) 403-9001, to request additional information.

LULAC Council No. 2 is an affiliate of League of United Latin American Citizens. It is an organization composed of volunteer members dedicated to gaining the same rights and opportunities for Hispanics as accorded to all other Americans. The main focus of LULAC Council No. 2 is education.

210-403-9001 | generalinfo@reyfeoscholarship.com www.lulac2.org

Lutheran Coronation: Coronation of the Court of the Jewels of San Antonio San Antonio Lutheran Coronation Association Megan Dockens

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Richelle

VIVA EL REY FEO & LA REINA DE LA FERIA DE LAS FLORES

11514 Jones Maltsberger Road Office (210) 403-9001 San Antonio, Texas 78216 Fax (210) 403-9002 www.lulac2.org www.reyfeoscholarship.com

Admission is free.

PMO PRESIDENT:

¡VIVA FIESTA!

Marines at the Alamo US Marines April 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Alamo Plaza

Nipper

April 7, 7 – 10 p.m. | Scottish Rite Temple, 308 Avenue E The San Antonio Lutheran Coronation began in 1957.

The coronation is open to girls ages 14 to 21, of any denomination, who wish to be duchesses. They are selected by the members of the Association according to their faithfulness and work in their church, school and community. Come with us as we crown our Queen, Skyler Dockens, and Princess Emma May, and present their court. The members of the Lutheran Coronation Association come from all over and give their time and talents to make Coronation possible. They come from all different religious denominations and continue to support this organization long after their daughters/granddaughter/friends/family have participated.

Admission is $15. Tickets are available to purchase from any board member, a duchess, our website, or at the door the day of the event.

As a local Marine Reserve Battalion comprised mainly of Texans, the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion welcomes those that would like to see the latest equipment “their” United States Marine Corps uses to defend the Nation.

From the latest small arms weapons systems to the most advance military parachuting equipment, this static display is intended to showcase America’s commitment to defending freedom. Please come and meet your Marines!

Semper Fidelis.

361-524-8090 | hmjowersII@gmail.com | www.lutherancoronation.org

210-539-9950

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Mission Reach Flotilla Festival

Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Robert M. Perry

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Kathrine

M. Perry

April 21-26, 1 – 4 p.m. | Margaret Gething House, 409 E. Guenther St.

San Antonio River Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Robert Amerman PMO COMMISSIONER: Kelley Vandevender Phillips April 21, 11 am – 5 pm

Enjoy a tour of the unique Miss Margaret’s Victorian House. This home was open for tours during Fiesta® in the 1940s and the tradition continues today.

This is an antique lover’s delight — a trip back in time to the gracious life in old San Antonio.

The late Margaret Allan Gething was an early conservationist and advocate for the preservation of the King William historic district in the 1940s.

Admission is $5.

Mission County Park Pavilions, 6030 Padre Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214 Flotilla is a free, family-friendly , Fiesta-On-The-Mission-Reach Event. Flotilla is known for the following fun features: Flotilla Paddle and Costume Contest/ Parade, watercraft decorating contest, fabulous music, delicious local food vendors, and arts and crafts Mercado, and activities for kids. This free event is designed to bring awareness to the newly developed mission reach ecosystem restoration and recreation project of the San Antonio River including more than 15-miles of hike and bike trails, pavilions, and other outdoor recreation amenities the Mission Reach has to offer.

The San Antonio River Foundation is the nonprofit partner to the San Antonio River Authority. Established in 2003 to provide amenities and enhancements along the San Antonio River and its tributaries not funded by public monies, the Foundation invests in and manages public projects that provide opportunities for residents and tourists alike to enjoy the river’s natural beauty, immerse themselves in its history and become thoughtful stewards of its future.

Admission is free.

210-224-2694 | Kelley.phillips@sariverfoundation.org www.sariverfoundation.org

210-227-9498 | p2kath@aol.com

Mr. Teen San Antonio Scholarship and Amazing Teens’ Banquet Cherice Cochrane Mentoring For Success Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: R. Joy McGhee | PMO COMMISSIONER: Mary Oakes March 11, 4 – 6 pm | Schertz Civic Center Ballroom, 1400 Schertz Pkwy.

The Cherice Cochrane Mentoring Foundation invites you to the Mr. Teen San Antonio and Amazing Teens’ Scholarship Banquet. The event will feature the 2018 crowning of: • Mr. Teen San Antonio • Miss Texas Amazing Teen • Miss Southwest Texas Amazing Teen • Miss Lone Star State Amazing Teen

• Miss San Antonio • Miss Alamo City Amazing Teen • Amazing Teen Ambassador Middle & High School Student honorees are recognized for their work as leaders in the community and named 2018 Amazing Teen Icons.

Scholarships are awarded to the top title holders.

The Foundation’s mission is to provide resources for leadership, development, self-esteem, fitness, cultural, civic and career exploration.

We provide scholarships, mentorship and volunteer opportunities as we help youth build resumes for success!

The event highlights exemplary youth leaders and pays tribute to the late Cherice Cochrane. Cherice died young, at the age of 19 from meningitis. Her legacy continues through the foundation. Mentors continue to give as they gave to Cherice, “mentoring her to success.”

210-573-0142 | info@thecochranefoundation.org www.cochranefoundation.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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NAACP Youth Image Awards Banquet

Navy Day at the Alamo

San Antonio NAACP Youth Council PMO PRESIDENT: Malia Ellis | PMO COMMISSIONER: Regina Horne-Espree

US Navy April 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Alamo Plaza

April 7, 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Check out website for location!

The 17th Annual San Antonio National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Image Awards luncheon honors various community youth. Outstanding youth nominated by schools and community organizations will receive recognition in the areas of art, academics, military science, athletic achievements, leadership, journalism/ communication, and volunteerism.

The talented and versatile winners of our Afro-Academic Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competition will be highlighted during the luncheon. Our event’s finale is the crowning of our Mr. and Miss NAACP 2018.

The purpose of the San Antonio National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to enlighten youth about issues that affect people of color. Our goals are to advance the economic empowerment, educational, social and civil rights of all people.

Free and open to the public. San Antonio’s Sailors will describe and demonstrate a variety of the skills and capabilities of America’s Navy assigned in San Antonio. The demonstrations range from the Master At Arms Navy professional police and security forces and their military working dogs, to the Navy Hospital Corpsmen who provide emergency medical care to Sailors and Marines serving worldwide. Historically, the Navy Band’s Popular Music Group conducts performances and the Oath of Enlistment is administered to local future Sailors. There will be plenty of San Antonio Sailors standing by for one-on-one questions and answers.

Admission is $40.

Admission is free.

210-325-5857 | sanaacpyouth@gmail.com

210-808-9605 | larry.f.coffey.civ@mail.mil | www.navy.mil

NIOSA® (A Night in Old San Antonio®)

PACfest

San Antonio Conservation Society PMO PRESIDENT: Susan W. Beavin | PMO COMMISSIONER: Margie Arnold

Palo Alto College PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Mike Flores

April 24-27, 5:30 – 10:30 pm | La Villita, 418 Villita Street

April 26, 12 – 10 p.m. | Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Jerry

Arellano

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.”

More than 250 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.

NIOSA® proceeds help fund the San Antonio Conservation Society’s purpose to preserve and to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, places and customs relating to the history of Texas, its natural beauty and all that is admirably distinctive to our State; and by such physical and cultural preservation to keep the history of Texas legible and intact to educate the public, especially the youth of today and tomorrow with knowledge of our inherited regional values.

PACfest is one of the largest official Fiesta San Antonio events south of Highway 90. With attendance of over 7,000 community members, the family-friendly event features food, games, social media alley, musical entertainment, and is home to Fiesta Grilldown, a carne asada contest.

Admission for adults is $12 advance and $15 at the gate; children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Palo Alto College, one of the Alamo Colleges, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. With nearly 9,000 students, the College also offers short-term certificates and non-credit continuing education classes.

Tickets available for purchase: NIOSA website, NIOSA office, The Fiesta Store®, HEB stores and military bases.

Admission is $5, free for children under 12, and free with a current Alamo Colleges ID.

210-226-5188 | niosa@niosa.org | www.niosa.org

210-486-3125 | pac-pr@alamo.edu | www.alamo.edu/pac

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® In historic downtown La Villita

®

April 24– 27, 2018 Presented by

San Antonio Conservation Society

www.niosa.org

Recognized as Best Fiesta Event

by San Antonio Current 2016 and 2017 Purchase eTickets in advance @ niosa.org

/niosa.niosa

@ANightinOldSa

#NIOSA

® All proceeds from this event fund the Conservation Society’s mission to support the restoration and preservation of historic properties and landmarks throughout the city and neighboring counties, as well as education and advocacy programs

15 12 200+

Culturally themed areas

Get your festive wear & Niosa medals here

Stages with live music Food and Beverage Booths

218 S. Presa St, SA TX 78205

210 541-4067

Patriotic and Historical Ball

Pilgrimage to the Alamo

State Association of Texas Pioneers PMO PRESIDENT: Virginia Van Cleave | PMO COMMISSIONER: Karen Rogers

DRT, Alamo Mission Chapter

April 21, 7 – 11 p.m. | La Villita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St.

April 24, 4 – 5 p.m. | Alamo Plaza

The 99th annual Patriotic and Historical Ball is among the first 2018 Fiesta activities. The event, recalling early Texas, leads off with everyone participating in the Grand March. After opening ceremonies, dancing continues through the evening. The first Patriotic and Historical Ball took place in 1919 to honor San Antonio’s military personnel and the event has continued since that time. Military personnel from local installations and organizations are special guests for the evening.

Every year since 1925, the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters for the Republic of Texas (DRT) has staged the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo. This is a memorial tribute to the Alamo Heroes and the heritage of Texas. A solemn wreath bearing procession of historic, civic, patriotic, military and school groups depart from the Vietnam Memorial at the Tobin Center, at 3:30 p.m., and walk silently to the Alamo. Simultaneously, an authoritative voice intones the names of the Alamo defenders from inside the Alamo walls. Following the procession and placing of the wreaths on the Alamo greensward, a brief memorial service takes place. The Fiesta Military Coordinator delivers the address and the sounding of Taps ends the ceremony.

The State Association of Texas Pioneers, founded in 1921, is a statewide organization that stands to keep alive Texas history, perpetuate Texas traditions and cultivate relations between the pioneers of Texas and their descendants. Pioneer membership is based on Texan lineage. Associate memberships are available.

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER:

Mary Weiser

Admission is TBD.

The Alamo Mission Chapter, DRT, founded in 1905, exists to provide and protect the history of Texas. The Chapter perpetuates the memory of the men and women who achieved and maintained Texas Independence, encourages historical research and preservation, and celebrates Texas Honor Days.

Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta® Store.

Admission is free.

210-862-7258 | ball@texaspioneers.org www.texaspioneers.org

210-822-0120 | mvw.amc@gmail.com www.alamomissionchapter.com

Piñatas in the Barrio AUEDA PMO PRESIDENT:

Margo Griffith

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Rick

Uriegas

April 21, 12 – 10 p.m. | Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe St. Pinatas in the Barrio features live entertainment, delicious food and fun for the whole family! 2018 will prove to be a spectacular year with the unveiling of the “Barrios Largest Pinata,” San Antonio’s record size Pinata! Rey Feo will crown the Senior Citizen King and Queen of the Barrio at this Official Fiesta event.

The Barrio’s King and Queen will participate in the Battle of Flowers Parade and the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.

Proceeds from this event support projects and scholarships, primarily on the West Side of San Antonio.

AUEDA’s goal is to provide assistance to the artistic and entertainment community, which includes all ages, genders and artistic mediums.

For artists in the diversified community who have fallen upon serious hard times, AUEDA hopes to provide financial, legal, medical mental health assistance with a focus on educational scholarships.

Admission is Free, Parking is Free 210-772-6595 or 210-325-7714 pinatasinthebarrio@fiesta-sa.org | www.aueda.org 108 | OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

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Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum PMO PRESIDENT: Marise McDermott PMO COMMISSIONER: Heather Welder Russo April 19 – 29 | M,W,Th., F, Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

T: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Sun.: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway The 2018 exhibition, Pop Up! Fiesta in the Galleries, will run concurrently with Fiesta® 2018 (April 19 – 29). Rather than displaying the Order of the Alamo coronation robes in one gallery, the robes will be displayed strategically as ‘pop-ups’ throughout the recently expanded Museum campus. This will be complemented by a more traditional exhibition of beautiful Fiesta® posters – all donated to the Witte by the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission. And because some of the pop-ups will be located in close proximity to the Witte’s major Tricentennial exhibition, 300 Years of San Antonio History: Confluence and Culture, visitors will come to understand the historical significance of Fiesta® in a more compelling way.

The Witte Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections in natural history, science, and South Texas heritage. The Museum, founded in 1926, serves as a vital hub of community education that attracts diverse audiences which parallel community demographics. Building on a storied history, the New Witte, which opened March 2017, is an unprecedented, one-in-a-century renovation/ expansion that will provide experiences to more than 500,000 people by 2019.

Admission is $7-$10.

Praise Dance Celebration Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: H. Donna Millhouse | PMO COMMISSIONER: Cheryl Palmer April 29, 4 – 6 p.m. | Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry The Praise Dance Celebration adds a touch of spiritual zest to Fiesta®. This event presents an opportunity for all to experience the creative expressions of God’s word through Praise Dance. Each performance integrates modern dance, ballet, and African dance movements, all guided by angelic and spiritual dance techniques. This celebration of dance shares the African American heritage of praise and worship through dance with the San Antonio Community. It is the vision of Alpha Tau Omega Chapter to promote events that will enhance the cultural and artistic experiences within the community.

Since 1930, Alpha Tau Omega Chapter has provided services within our community to support the goals and ideals established by the Founders’ of the sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is an international Greek letter service organization founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University. It is the oldest Greek letter organization in the United States for African American college educated women. Alpha Tau Omega Chapter has continuously worked to cultivate high academic achievement, ethical standards and civic responsibility in our community with an assortment of nonprofit events and programs.

Admission is free.

210.357.1900 | info@wittemuseum.org | www.wittemuseum.org

210-333-0929 | atoakasa@gmail.com | www.atoaka.net

Rey Feo Crown Celebration

Run to Remember - Fiesta Color Run 5K & 10K

Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Charlie Garza | PMO COMMISSIONER: Lisa Andrade Gónima

Alzheimer’s Association: San Antonio and South Texas Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Margaret Barron | PMO COMMISSIONER: Margaret Barron

April 20, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

April 22, 8 AM | Mission Park Pavillions, 6030 Padre, 78214

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lonesome Dove Room, 200 E. Market St. After the public crowning of Rey Feo, Fiesta royalty, members of the Consejo and special guests will follow the King to celebrate.

Featuring live music, great food and spirits — making this one of the most sought-after tickets in town.

Event will sell out, so get your tickets early.

Founded by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart in 1982, the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation is a membership-based organization of former Rey Feos and other business and civic leaders. The members uphold the traditions and support the fundraising efforts to further the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo program. Rey Feo was started in 1947 by LULAC Council #2 and has provided more than $6 million in scholarships.

Join the Alzheimer’s Association on Sunday April 22, 2018, for the Sixth Annual Run to Remember taking place on the Mission Reach Trail. The Run to Remember is a chipped-time 5K/10K run that brings together family, friends, caregivers and community members to end this disease. The run promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for your mind and body, while bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Wear your brightest Fiesta colors and join us as we fight Alzheimer’s and stick around for a post party celebration including awards ceremony with food and drink.

Admission is $125.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. All funds raised will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio & South Texas Chapter.

Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store®

Admission to the event is free. Entry to race is $25-$30.

210-775-2343 | landrade@reyfeoconsejo.org www.reyfeoconsejo.org

210-822-6449 or 800-272-3900 | clwaters@alz.org www.alz.org/events3

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SAC 22nd Annual Multicultural Conference San Antonio College PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Robert Vela

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Alexander

San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show & Sale Bernal

San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society PMO PRESIDENT: Bill Fry | PMO COMMISSIONER: Sidney Yarbrough

April 23-26, time varies | San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main

April 26-28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

April 25, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Scholarship Fundraiser | Pearl Stable

San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave.

SAC celebrates our 22nd annual Multicultural Conference bringing together writers, artists, musicians, scholars, and professionals together to illuminate multicultural issues within education and society. This year’s theme, keeping with the city’s Tricentennial Celebration, is “300 years of Encounters and Otherness.” Students and community are invited to participate in cultural, artistic and academic forums, events, and activities. This year’s highlight event will include a ritual burying of a San Antonio Musical Time Capsule. Conference events are free and open to the public.

Join us and get STUCK on cactus and succulent plants! The San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show and Sale features vendors of thousands of cacti, succulents, and pottery for sale. Consult with cactus and succulent experts offering advice and information or interact with educational displays to increase your knowledge of cacti and succulents. A raffle plant drawing is held every hour. Visit the silent auction of dish gardens, pottery, cacti, and succulent items on Thursday and Friday, or come to the live auction of unique and landscape plants on Friday and Saturday at 2 pm. Official Fiesta medals available for purchase onsite.

As part of this year’s conference, guests are encouraged to join us for “Chilaquiles con Cheech,” a brunch fundraiser on April 25 featuring Cheech Marin, one of the country’s foremost collectors of Chicano art. Sponsorships available. All proceeds from the brunch will support the SAC President’s Scholarship Fund to ensure students, with the most need, are supported in their academic journey.

San Antonio College was established in 1925 in support of the mission of the Alamo Community College District. San Antonio College responds to Bexar County’s diverse community by providing high quality general education, liberal arts and sciences, career education, continuing education and developmental education. San Antonio College is the largest single-campus community college in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. See our website for specific times and places for our four days of celebration.

Admission to the conference is Free. $50 admission for brunch fundraiser.

The San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society is a gardening club dedicated to the study, propagation, and public education of succulent plants. The Society meets monthly for programs and seminars presented by gardening, landscape and nursery experts, and hosts several field trips to various cactus and succulent habitats.

Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta® Store.

Admission is free.

www.alamo.edu/sac/multicultural

www.sacxs.org | text “sacxs” to 56512

San Antonio Sports Team Tough Fiesta Challenge

San Jacinto Victory Celebration

San Antonio Sports PMO PRESIDENT: Russ Bookbinder

DRT, Alamo Heroes Chapter

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Brad

Young

April 27, 1 – 6 pm University of the Incarnate Word, Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, 4301 Broadway San Antonio Sports Team Tough is an obstacle course event for high school students who will compete as a team, representing their high school. Each team will be comprised of 21 members: 10 male students, 10 female students and a member of our local military or a first responder who will serve as team captain.

Teams may also include four adults (parents, teachers, coaches) who will support the student team and may participate with the students in the tug-of-war. San Antonio Sports will offer additional competitions that can add to team point totals. Teams have the opportunity to enter their own Team Tough shirts designs in a competition, and all finishers will receive a special Team Tough Fiesta medal.

San Antonio Sports is local 501c3 and serves as the city’s sports commission with a mission to transform our community through the power or sport, focusing on healthy kids, places to play and events that impact. For nearly 35 years, San Antonio Sports (SAS) has attracted events like the NCAA Men’s Final Four to our city generating significant economic impact. SAS offers free programs to our community like Fit Family Challenge, Go Kids Challenge and I play! After school that focus being fit and active and healthy eating habits, which produce measurable and meaningful results for participants.

Admission for spectators is free.

Team registration fees apply.

210.820.2100 | inform@sanantoniosports.org www.sanantoniosports.org 110 | OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER: Susan Riedesel

April 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Alamo Cenotaph, Alamo Plaza Texans are still celebrating their Independence 181 years after the Battle of San Jacinto. The Battle of San Jacinto forever changed the history of Texas and the World. There is no better way to celebrate freedom than to join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Heroes Chapter, at the Alamo Cenotaph on April 21, 2018, of Fiesta. Fiesta San Antonio commemorate Texas win at the Battle of San Jacinto and we’d like for you to join us as we celebrate. You can join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Heroes Chapter and the Children of the Republic of Texas in their celebration to Texas Victory. Did you know the song the soldiers sang as they marched into the battle was a love song? Remember and help us honor those brave heroes who fought for Texas Independence at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836 and the brave heroes who continue to fight for our freedom today.

Admission is free.

361-676-2573 | sriedesel001@gmail.com FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018

The Multicultural Conference presents …

SAC FIESTA BRUNCH “CHILAQUILES CON CHEECH” A fundraiser benefitting the students of San Antonio College

Sponsorships and Individual Tickets Available!

alamo.edu/sac/FiestaBrunch

210-486-0960

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

10 a.m. to Noon Pearl Stable, 207 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

San Jose MissionFest

Senior Fiesta®

Mission San Jose Church PMO PRESIDENT: Jean Pacheco PMO COMMISSIONER: Fr. Rogelio Martinez Ruteaga, O.F.M, Pastor

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.

April 29, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Celebrating 17 years as an Official Fiesta Event! MissionFest has been a Southside tradition for generations and represents a variety of activities that attract numerous families and visitors year after year. An estimated 10,000 people will be in attendance. Festival begins with an outdoor Mariachi Mass at 9 am. Join us at this unique family event and enjoy your favorites – great food, entertainment, children’s corner, carnival, county store, treasures and trinkets, and plenty of FUN! This year’s entertainment will include performances by various Tejano, Conjunto, Jazz and County artists. San Jose MissionFest proceeds benefit Mission San Jose Church, a now living World Heritage Site.

Our Historic World Heritage Mission was founded in 1720. San Jose MissionFest provides much needed funding to preserve and maintain “The Queen of the Missions.” It helps support our ministry of keeping the church community a functioning cultural part of American history, allowing us to keep our doors open to the faithful and millions of visitors from around the world.

Admission is $5 beginning at 4 pm.

12 and under FREE. Free Parking. No outside containers allowed on all church and national park premises. Bring your lawn chair.

Viva Fiesta! At the only official fiesta event for senior 55 years and older! Seniors and community members are invited to attend this fun, family event.

Activity highlights include: live entertainment, special guest appearances, door prizes, dancing and dozens of vendors providing free promotional items and information on topics regarding senior wellness, senior engagement programs, and leisure activities. Last year’s event hosted over 1,500 seniors and more than 55 exhibitors. Admission is free and conveniently located near the Via Park & Ride Transit Center at the Wonderland of Americas Mall.

For more information please contact Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio. Catholic Charities is a social services agency assisting more than 260,000 individuals per year in the 19 counties comprising the Archdiocese of San Antonio through 43 programs.

St. Philip’s CultureFest Gaylor

April 21, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Southwest ISD Sports Complex, 11914 Dragon Lane Southwest Olympic Fiesta is a track and field event featuring students with special needs paired with a “Buddy.” This event provides an opportunity for exceptional children and their families to enjoy San Antonio’s Fiesta celebration in an accepting environment. Community information booths are located throughout the venue, offering information spotlighting families with children with special needs. There are also many food and carnival booths for our community to enjoy. Proceeds from the booths support participating district clubs and activities.

St. Philip’s College PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Adena Williams Loston PMO COMMISSIONER: Dr. Angela McPherson Williams April 26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. The St. Philip’s Culture Fest celebrates the rich heritage of San Antonio and cultural influences of St. Philip’s College as one of San Antonio’s most historically distinguished and ethnically diverse institutions of higher learning.

The campus comes alive with music, food, entertainment and games.

St. Philip’s College, established 1898, is among the oldest and most diverse community colleges in the nation. It is the only community college in the nation with the dual designation as a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution with an enrollment of almost 12,000 credit students.

Admission is free.

Admission and parking is free.

210-622-4355 | kgaylor@swisd.net www.swisd.net/olympicfiesta

210-486-2135 | awilliams284@alamo.edu www.alamo.edu/spc/culturefest

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210-222-1294 | info@ccaosa.org | www.ccaosa.org

Southwest Olympic Fiesta®

Established in 1951, Southwest ISD is a school district with 19 schools serving students throughout 115 square miles in Southwest San Antonio. With a current enrollment of more than 13,000 students, Southwest ISD is the sixth largest school district in Bexar County.

Southwest ISD’s mission is to identify and develop the potential of all individuals.

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Darryl

Admission is free.

210-922-0543 | sanjoseinsatx@yahoo.com www.sanjosemissionfest.com

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Kellie

Antonio Fernandez

April 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road

Mission San Jose Church, 701 E. Pyron Ave.

Southwest ISD PMO PRESIDENT: D’Lynn Erwin

PMO PRESIDENT:

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April 26, 2018 10:00 A.M. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 P.M.

Admission is free!

Proceeds from CultureFest help fund student scholarships.

1801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio, TX 78203 alamo.edu/spc/culturefest

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Starfish Dash Run/Walk

Taste of New Orleans

The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society PMO PRESIDENT: Jannine Cody, Ph.D. | PMO COMMISSIONER: Neale Parker

San Antonio Zulu Association PMO PRESIDENT: Bruce Hicks | PMO COMMISSIONER: Howard Ray

April 28, 9 – 11 a.m.

April 20, 5 PM – 12 AM | April 21, 12 PM – 12 AM | April 22, 12 PM – 11 PM

UT Health San Antonio, 7431 Merton Minter, San Antonio, 78229

Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St.

Join us for our 2nd annual Chromosome 18 Starfish Dash! Our goal is to bring together health-minded people to run, walk, and participate, virtually or in person, in our 5K event and to serve as volunteers to raise awareness and money for our obstacles they face so they may lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.

If you want to experience unique and exquisite New Orleans food in a festive atmosphere, don’t miss this three-day fest, alive and kickin’ with the tastes and sounds of ‘Nawlins. Nowhere else can you experience mouth-watering Creole and Cajun dishes like gumbo, crawfish, shrimp etouffee, red beans & rice, boudin and many other favorite cuisines of the region. You will think you are in New Orleans at this family-friendly event featuring amazing toe tappin’ music from Dixieland to Smooth Jazz and Zydeco, straight from the Crescent City. Join the 2nd line parade through the grounds with a brass band leading the way, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment while taking in the Big Easy experience. The Sunken Garden is ADA accessible. Blankets, strollers and folding chairs are welcome.

The mission of the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society is to help people with chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face so they may lead happy, healthy and productive lives. We are proud that the leading global research center for Chromosome 18 is based right here at UT Health San Antonio and is celebrating 26 years of cutting-edge research. We raise funds for this research through our organization. The more funds we raise, the faster the research center can develop treatments to improve the lives of those affected by chromosome 18 conditions which include many cognitive and physical impairments. We also offer support for families & physicians of children with chromosome 18 abnormalities.

While registration is required, there is NO FEE to participate; however, as this is one of the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society’s biggest fundraisers of the year, fundraising efforts are highly encouraged and appreciated. All funds raised will go toward the goal of making chromosome 18 the first treatable chromosome abnormality.

210.657.4968 | office@chromosome18.org www.chromosome18.org

The San Antonio Zulu Association/SAZA Commission Inc. is a benevolent not-for-profit organization founded with the mission to assist the greater San Antonio community. With the proceeds from its well-known annual Taste of New Orleans event, held during the San Antonio Fiesta celebration, the organization reaches out to the community by providing youth the opportunity to further their education through scholarships. The organization with a membership of 36 dedicated volunteers, also provides numerous philanthropic outreach programs throughout the San Antonio community.

Admission is $12 presale and $15 at the gate; free for children 10 and under.

210-637-8328 | info@saza.org | www.saza.org

“IT’S CARNIVAL TIME AT FIESTA”

A Taste of New Orleans

33 Years of Great Food, Great Fun & Great Music for All Ages at Sunken Garden Theater!

April 20th thru April 22nd, 2018 Produced by

San Antonio Zulu Association

www.atasteofneworleans.info

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TASTE of the Northside Brighton Center PMO PRESIDENT: Kim Jefferies

Texas Corvette Association Car Show SJRC - Texas

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Denise

Thieme

PMO PRESIDENT:

Tara Roussett

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Dan

Martin

April 25, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. | The Club at Sonterra, 901 E Sonterra Blvd

April 21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Boerne Main Plaza, Main Street

Celebrate Fiesta at TASTE of the Northside! Our ALL-INCLUSIVE pricing, includes: admission, food-samples and five drink tickets, parking & shuttle to the event from designated locations (no on-site parking) and all the great Fiesta fun you can handle!

If you would like to view a great selection of classic cars, then the city of Boerne is the place to be! This is an open car show with more than 35 different classes in attendance. In addition to the car show, the city of Boerne offers great shopping and restaurants all along Main Street. Enjoy music, silent auctions, vendors and door prizes throughout the day.

A Taste of the Northside is a fabulous night of savory bites, scrumptious drinks and high-energy entertainment. A Taste of the Northside now features over 50 favorite San Antonio restaurants serving up delicious samplings of their best dishes and tastings of a variety of beers and wines.

Brighton Center provides holistic services to children with disabilities and/or developmental delays and their families through in-home therapy, early childhood education, special education services in San Antonio and advocacy support.

Presale all-inclusive is $85. Prices increase at the door.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a 2013 Camaro.

Tickets are only $10 each.

The car will be given away at the conclusion of the car show.

Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store® and at www. tasteofthenorthside.org

This will be the 26th annual car show presented by the Texas Corvette Association to benefit St Jude’s Ranch for Children (SJRC Texas). SJRC has locations in Bulverde, New Braunfels and San Antonio.

210-826-4492 | development@brightonsa.org www.brightonsa.org

830-226-5386 | silver65@satx.rr.com www.texas-corvette-association.org

Raffle tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta® Store

TEXAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION

2018 OPEN CAR SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 FOOD | MUSIC | VENDORS FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE! Silent Auction – Benefitting SJRC Texas FREE ADMISSION FOR THE PUBLIC PRE-REGISTRATION $30 AFTER APRIL 14 $35

SJRC Texas is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization cares for children and families who have been affected by trauma, abuse and neglect.

Registrants Receive a Commemorative T-Shirt

City of Boerne

Participant Judging

Friday Night Meet & Greet with Hors d’oeuvres

Class awards, Best In Class for both TCA & non-TCA Participants

Optional Sunday Hill Country Run with Lunch

Groups Arrive Together & Park Together

Proceeds benefiting SJRC Texas

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The Circle for Life Motor Rally The Circle For Life PMO PRESIDENT: Laurence Kurth

The Texas Cavaliers River Parade The Texas Cavaliers

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Abby

Kurth

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER:

Roger Hill III

April 28, 9 a.m.

April 23, 7 – 9 p.m. | San Antonio River, River Walk

Javelina Harley-Davidson, 29078 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, Boerne, TX

Each year hundreds of thousands of people line the banks of the San Antonio River to view the most unusual parade in America...the Texas Cavaliers River Parade! This year’s parade, entitled “Magnificent Missions” promises an evening of family fun with live music, celebrities and lights. More than 45 festively decorated floats sponsored by local community organizations and military installations drift down the river. King Antonio XCVI reigns over the evening’s festivities and gives a Texas-sized welcome to the enthusiastic spectators along the winding route. The money raised through the parade is donated to children’s charities in our community through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

On Saturday April 28 the Motorcycle Rally rolls out from Javelina HarleyDavidson in Boerne, TX. Now in its 8th year, this SAPD escorted motorcycle ride Saturday morning will enjoy beautiful scenery and Fiesta flare. This year the ride will return to its Fiesta® roots with a route that follows the Fiesta Flambeau Parade and ends at Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square.

In celebration of National Donate Life month, The Circle for Life invites Fiesta goers to help create awareness for organ donation and registration. The Circle For Life has set a goal in 2017 to raise money through their Fiesta Event, for the University Transplant Center patient fund, assisting University Health System transplant patients and their families during the course of their treatment.

Ride registration for adults is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Founded in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers consist of over 600 business, civic and community leaders seeking to give back to the community and support those in need. Texas Cavaliers and their generous supporters have raised over $3 million.

In 2016, they raised more than $1 million and helped over 900 children through monetary donations and supporting programs all across San Antonio through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

Tune into KSAT12 or KSAT.com for live coverage!

Admission is $14-$26. Tickets available for purchase at The Fiesta Store® and The Texas Cavaliers Office.

210-392-5500 | kurthlink@sbcglobal.net | www.TheCircleForLife.com

210-227-4837 | info@texascavaliers.org www.texascavaliers.org

This Hallowed Ground

United Way Kids Festival

Sons of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Jason Chall | PMO COMMISSIONER: Bob Benavides

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County PMO PRESIDENT: Lyndon Herridge | PMO COMMISSIONER: Katherine Filut King

April 21, 1 – 2 PM | Alamo Plaza

April 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Lockwood Park, 801 North Olive Street

“This Hallowed Ground: Alamo Plaza” is a free historical walking tour within the original compound walls of the Alamo. Tour attendants will hear various perspectives of the battle from both sides as presented by SRT moderator, Robert M. Benavides, other SRT event members, and the reenactors of the San Antonio Living History Association in historical clothing and arms of the Alamo battle period.

United Way Kids Festival is a free, community event for families in San Antonio and Bexar County. Over 65 booths (non-profits, school districts and city services) will provide information, activities, and entertainment focusing on the celebration and promotion of early childhood development. There will be a large variety of activities being offered for children of all ages. Kids Festival will have an event stage hosting numerous entertainment acts along with mascot characters. City officials will welcome participants and attendants throughout the day.

The mission of the Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas is to increase public awareness of the significant historical sites and events of Texas with a focus in the San Antonio area. They also support public projects that advance the education of local youth in Texas history. Membership is open to all males who are descendants of residents living in the Republic of Texas. The Alamo Chapter also works to preserve historic documents and artifacts to increase public awareness of their importance in Texas history.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is dedicated to helping people LIVE UNITED by investing in 69 partner agencies and 138 programs that improve and save lives. For over seventy years, United Way has funded agencies and programs that reach out to individuals, families and children throughout San Antonio and Bexar County.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

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Tickets available April 9

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or over 70 years, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade has delighted the hundreds of thousands who line the banks of the San Antonio River. The 2018 parade, “Magnificent Missions”, will celebrate San Antonio’s 300th anniversary. The River Parade is entirely run by a 600 man volunteer organization that donates over 12,000 hours producing it each year. This is a parade with a purpose and long after it concludes, the spirit of the River Parade lives on through the gifts it makes possible to over 60 local children’s charities each year.

Through the generosity of corporations, foundations and individuals, King Antonio will give back over $1 million to Children’s Charities this year.

2018 River Parade begins at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 For tickets, visit texascavaliers.org or call 210.22-RIVER

UTSA Football Fiesta® Spring Game University of Texas at San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Taylor Eighmy | PMO COMMISSIONER: Dr. Barry S. McKinney

Valero Texas Open’s 19th Hole Fiesta presented

by Kickstart from Mountain Dew

April 14, 1 pm – 3 pm

Valero Texas Open PMO PRESIDENT: Larson Segerdahl

Dub Farris Stadium, 8400 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

April 21, 5 – 10 pm

UTSA Roadrunners Football excitement continues at the UTSA Football Fiesta Spring Game. UTSA invites the San Antonio community to this annual tradition. This is an opportunity to watch some offense and defense as UTSA completes its Spring Training. Join the UTSA Roadrunners football team for this family friendly event at the Alamodome.

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Stephanie Sage

The Backyard, TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78261 After the last putt drops on the Valero Texas Open’s third round of competition at the spectacular TPC San Antonio and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, golf fans and non-golf fans alike will be treated to a fun-filled evening under-the-stars featuring live music by popular ‘80s cover band, The Spazmatics, backyard games including Big Jenga, Corn Hole and Mini Putt, signature cocktails and plenty of good ‘ol Texas fare.

Guests can arrive early to watch many of the world’s best golfers as they vie to be crowned 2018 Valero Texas Open champion, then stick around for the nighttime festivities!

The Valero Texas Open is a non-profit, fundraising event that supports hundreds of worthy charities throughout the greater-San Antonio community and beyond. In 2017, the tournament raised $11M bringing its cumulative fundraising total to $126M since 1922 when the event was established.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is an emerging Tier One research institution and world-ranked specializing in health, energy, security, sustainability and human and social development. With nearly 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region.

UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service.

Admission is free.

Don’t miss out! Help us celebrate this 96-year-old San Antonio tradition and have fun giving back to your community.

General Admission is $25 in advance or $35 at the gate.

Admission for the 19th Hole Fiesta is included with the purchase of a Saturday Valero Texas Open ticket. College ID holders will be admitted free of charge after 2pm.

Children 12 and under receive complimentary admission.

210-458-8872 | utsasports@utsa.edu | www.goUTSA.com

To purchase tickets and learn more visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com or email Tickets@ValeroTexasOpen.com

Viva Botanica

Walk for Autism & Superhero 5K

San Antonio Botanical Garden PMO PRESIDENT: John Troy | PMO COMMISSIONER: Connie Swan

Any Baby Can of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Sharalee Roberts-Calk PMO COMMISSIONER: Kasey Chehowit

April 21, 10 am – 2 pm San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place Viva Botanica is a family Fiesta event celebrating the world of plants. See the beautiful Botanical Garden at the height of spring, with fun Fiesta-themed activities for the kids. Shop for San Antonio-friendly plants at the plant sale.

The San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc., supports the San Antonio Botanical Garden in inspiring people to connect with the plant world and understand the importance of plants in our lives.

Admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children (3-13 years of age).

April 21, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

(Superhero 5k begins at 8 am; The Walk begins at 9:30 a.m.)

Helotes Cornyval Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd. Any Baby Can’s 14th Annual Walk for Autism is a two-mile walk and Superhero 5K for the entire family. This is an opportunity for the community to raise awareness and support families with individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Your participation will help fund programs for families such as autism services, counseling, prescription assistance, parent training, case management and health & wellness education. Families can take advantage of over 100 community resources, local therapy providers and health & wellness organizations as they provide games and activities for individuals of all ages. Come enjoy activities, food and resources. This is a family-friendly and autism-friendly event.

Any Baby Can provides support services to families of children and youth that have a chronic illness, disability, developmental delay or health risk. All services are provided at no cost and include autism services, case management, counseling, health and wellness education, prescription assistance, funeral assistance and sibling support.

Registration for the Walk for Autism is $15 and kids 10 and under are free and will receive a wristband at the gate, no need to register; registration for the Superhero 5K is $25.

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WEBB Party San Antonio AIDS Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Cynthia Nelson |

Zeta Fiesta® Track Meet PMO COMMISSIONER: Ken

Slavin

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Charlene Richardson

| PMO COMMISSIONER: Virginia Pope

April 20, 7:30 pm- Midnight | The Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St.

April 21, 9 am-1 pm

Beginning in 1993 as a private AIDS fundraiser, WEBB became an official Fiesta® event in 2004. It is not an iconic, indispensable Fiesta favorite. Each year includes high-energy dance music, cutting-edge live entertainment, full-service bars, exotic cuisine tasting – and Fiesta’s most colorful, eccentric and fun-loving crowd!

Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 200 Noblewood San Antonio, TX 78220

Each year, WEBB attracts more than 1,500 guests and raised more than $100,000 for San Antonio AIDS Foundation’s client services, including free HIV testing, prevention education, clinical care, the hot meals program and more. IT has become a popular ‘brand’ unto itself – with a reputation for being one of the “must-attend” and “must-be-see-at” events on the first official night of Fiesta.

Founded in 1986, the San Antonio AIDS Foundation is the oldest HIV/AIDS service organization in Bexar County and South Texas, serving 12 counties. Its mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and provide comprehensive series to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The foundation provides no-cost services to 30,000 people a year through free HIV/STD education and testing, clinical and mental health services, a year-round hot meals program, oral health referrals, medical and social case management, transitional housing and more. The organization also reaching 20,000 students a year through education presentations in 15 public school districts. The foundation is housed at 818 E. Grayson St. Tickets are $75 presale, $90 at the door. VIP packages, military/student discounts and corporate sponsorships are also available.

210-225-4715 | info@SanAntonioAIDS.org www.SanAntonioAIDS.org

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter and Alpha Pi Zeta Foundation presents its 33rd annual track meet for youths ages 5 to 12. This event provides youth with an opportunity to develop good sportsmanship skills and gain a feeling of accomplishment while participating in a healthy multicultural activity. All youth receive certificates of participation and winners receive ribbons. Schools receive participation and sportsmanship trophies.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter and Alpha Pi Zeta Foundation is committed to supporting the community through scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

Admission is free. There is a $3 registration fee per participant.

210-373-4824 | zetafiestatrackmeet@gmail.com www.zpbsa.org

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ROARING 25 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF WEBB

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Fiesta’s 2018 Military Ambassadors Long known as “Military City, USA,” San Antonio plays host to units from every branch of service.

O

e hundred twenty-seven years ago, Fiesta San n Antonio started as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the military heroes of the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto. Today 10 service

men and women serve as Military Ambassadors representing their respective branches and attending as many of the 100+ events as possible each year.

THE MILITARY/ CIVILIAN CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE

2018 FIESTA MILITARY AMBASSADORS REPRESENTING THE

ARMY | MARINES | NAVY | AIR FORCE | COAST GUARD

U.S. Army Ambassadors

SFC. Nicholas J. Weaver, USA

SSG. Latrise N. Flanigan, USA

DoTAA Operations NCO

Religious Affairs NCO

“ It is with deepest pride and greatest

“ I am truly honored to be selected and

pleasure that I get to represent the

to serve as a 2018 United States Army

United States Army as a 2018 Fiesta

Fiesta Ambassador. I look forward to

Ambassador. I am honored and ecstatic

representing the Army and continue the

for the opportunity to partake in a

relationship that we have established

multitude of activities with the citizens

with the community of San Antonio.

of San Antonio as the city enjoys its

I look forward to having a positive

Tricentennial celebration! Without a

impact not only in the community of

doubt, the people of San Antonio,

San Antonio but to be a part of a culture

including our military members, are the

that is rich in tradition and customs.

life of this culturally vibrant city and

I can't wait to see what this year has

together we will move San Antonio

in store!”

forward through another 300 years.”

Sgt. Jonathan T. McFadden Jr., USMC 4th Reconnaissance Battalion

“ I am honored to have been chosen

Cpl. Emanuela Shehu, USMC 4th Reconnaissance Battalion

“ I am delighted to be to have been selected as the 2018 Fiesta Military

as a 2018 Marine Corps Ambassador.

Ambassador representing the United

It was a great honor to be given this

States Marine Corps. As a new member

opportunity and to represent my

to this community, I am thrilled to

command and Military City USA San

partake in this rich cultural tradition

Antonio. This will be my last tour in

of San Antonio. I look forward to this

San Antonio and I will always be proud

experience and celebrating with you all.

to say this will be the most memorable

Semper Fi! Viva Fiesta!”

experience in my career; being a part of this history and culture. I look U.S. Marine Ambassadors

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forward to the memories to come and VIVA FIESTA.” FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018

PO1. Shannon Chatterton, USN NCOIC, Block I/II, Military Working Dog Handler Course 341st Training Squadron

“ Fiesta is one of San Antonio’s oldest and

HM2. Diana Mendoza De Saenz, USN SAPR-VA, HCB Instructor

“ It is an honor to have the opportunity

most cherished celebrations and I’m truly

to be a 2018 Fiesta San Antonio Navy

honored to have been selected, as a 2018

Ambassador. As a person that moved to

United States Navy Ambassador, for the

San Antonio two years ago, I am excited

occasion. It’s a privilege to be part of this

to build roots here by being part of the

time-honored tradition, rich in culture

culture and history of this great city.

and history, while continuing to build on

I am humbled to have been chosen to

the relationships that San Antonio has

carry on the tradition with the utmost

with the Military Community. I’m looking

pride and respect.”

forward to experiencing all of this year’s festivities. Viva Fiesta!”

TSgt. Cristofer MercadoWallace, USAF Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA)

“ I am incredibly honored and excited to be selected as the 2018 Air Force Ambassador! It is a privilege to be able to participate in bringing our city to life and showcasing its rich history and culture all in the spirit of giving back. I am humbled by this selection and hope to continue strengthening the military relationship with Military City, USA. Happy Tricentennial San Antonio y

U.S. Navy Ambassadors

TSgt. Melissa M. Bennett, USAF Force Support Functional Area Manager Expeditionary Support Division Force Support Readiness

“ I am truly honored to have been selected as a 2018 Air Force Military Ambassador of this amazing city. I am looking forward in representing the Air Force as well as the Armed Forces at various events throughout Fiesta and San Antonio’s Tricentennial. I feel extremely privileged being stationed here in Military City USA.”

Viva Fiesta!”

U.S. Air Force Ambassadors

PO1. Steven Long, USCG

PO2. Victoria Toth, USCG

Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Texas

Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Texas

“ I’m very thankful to get the chance to

“ I am delighted to have been given the

be a Coast Guard’s Ambassador for

opportunity to be a U.S. Coast Guard

Fiesta 2018. This is something that I’ve

Ambassador for Fiesta 2018. It really is

looked forward to since I was stationed

an honor to represent the U.S. Coast

here in San Antonio. I can’t wait to

Guard since we have such a small

dive into the cultural heritage of this

footprint here in San Antonio. I’m

wonderful city, which provides such

looking forward to this year's festivities,

a positive impact on the community.

as well as participating in the traditions

I look forward to representing the

of this memorable event.”

U.S. Coast Guard in this year’s festivities. Viva Fiesta!!”

U.S. Coast Guard Ambassadors

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Spreading Kindness and “Bright” Fiesta Cheer 2018 Queen of The Order of The Alamo, Camilla Bright Brusenhan

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amilla Bright Brusenhan, Queen of the Court of The

and muscular disabilities. This past summer, she interned at Northeast Baptist Hospital focusing on adult

Argentine Republic, born and raised

inpatient rehabilitation. Both unique experiences

in San Antonio, is the daughter of

cemented her passion to pursue a master’s degree in

Alicia and Harry J. Brusenhan.

Milla follows her mother, Alicia, who was Queen of The Court of Eternal India (1989) and her father, Harry J., who adorned a “dress” when he was Lord High Chamberlain for the Court of The Splendors of Fire and Ice (2007).

Before graduating from Texas Christian University, Milla lived with a host family in Salamanca, Spain, underscoring her love to travel, the Spanish language, and experiencing new cultures. Milla graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development with a minor in Spanish from TCU. During the summer of 2016, she interned at CRIT-USA where she worked with

occupational therapy. Milla plans to go to graduate school next year in Texas, where she will further her future professional goal of creating her own clinic for children with special needs in the South Texas region. Milla enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing at her family’s ranch in Doss, Texas. Above all, she loves spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs.

Milla is honored to represent The Order of the Alamo as Queen of The Argentine Republic! She is thrilled to visit local schools, hospitals, military bases, nursing homes, and charitable and civic organizations while spreading Fiesta cheer.

children with neurological, skeletal,

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Continuing A Long Tradition of Charitable Giving Richard Sparr, King Antonio XCVI

I

n keeping with a tradition started with the founding of The Texas

Cavaliers in 1926, Richard Arthur Sparr, has been selected by his peers in the membership to reign as King Antonio XCVI. Richard has deep Texas roots going back generations. His wife and children are direct descendants of the Canary Islanders who established the first municipal government of San Antonio, as well as direct descendants of members of the Alarcón Expedition into Texas, which formed the beginnings of San Antonio in 1718.

Richard’s and his family’s deep Texas heritage give him a great sense of pride in reigning over Fiesta 2018 as the city celebrates its Tricentennial.

After attending the University of Texas at Austin, Richard attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio and practiced law in a large San Antonio firm before starting his own practice. He married his wife, Jennifer, while she was attending St. Mary’s School of Law and they have three children, Mallory, Richard III, and Wesley.

Richard has enjoyed being very active in the community and has served on many non-profit boards and committees, including the March of Dimes, the Witte Museum, the Alamo Kiwanis Club, the Fiesta San Antonio Commission Executive

of the Texas Cavalier River Parade. He founded the Texas Cavalier Charitable Gift Drive and the Texas Cavalier Challenge, a fishing

Committee, and the Fiesta Commission Board of Commissioners.

tournament to raise funds for the Foundation.

Since becoming a member of The Texas Cavaliers in 2002, Richard

“I look forward to all that Fiesta 2018 brings — the great food

has enjoyed making lifelong friends from within and outside the organization while working alongside other members and great

and cultures that make San Antonio so unique and especially being given the opportunity to visit non-profit organizations

San Antonians in donating time to worthy causes.

and children at school spreading Fiesta fun and encouraging

As a member of the Texas Cavaliers, he has served on the Texas

Cavaliers will donate more than $1,000,000 to the community

Cavalier Charitable Foundation Board, as President of the Texas

and, as King Antonio, it will be my great honor to hand out those

Cavalier Board in the role of Commander, and as Parade Marshal

checks to children’s charities of San Antonio.”

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Continuing the Family Legacy of Service Father-Daughter El Rey Feo LXX and La Reina de la Feria de las Flores

By Cheryl Van Tuyl Jividen

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or the Flores family, Fiesta is a royal tradition. It started

positive impact it had on their future, and to see years later those

when patriarch Antonio Flores, Jr. reigned over Fiesta 1996 as

children come back and give him thanks for his encouragement. It

(The Ugly King) El Rey Feo XLVIII. Flores’ daughter, Lorrie Flores Tijerina served as La Reina de la Feria de las Flores the same year, making them the first father-daughter Rey Feo and La Reina duo to celebrate Fiesta simultaneously.

speaks volumes about him, the LULAC organization and its mission.”

Ken says his father is very excited for him. “He’s enjoyed seeing me grow and prepare for this responsibility and to have been considered for this role. Father and son both served in various

This Fiesta 2018, the legacy continues with Flores’ son Ken Flores as

Rey Feo capacities in addition to being King. Antonio served as

the celebrated El Rey Feo LXX. With Ken’s daughter and Antonio’s

Prime Minister to Rey Feo XXXIX and he is an active member of

granddaughter, Ariana, as La Reina de la Feria de las Flores, they

the El Consejo De Rey Feo Anteriores. Ken became an associate

become only the second father-daughter duo in the League of

member to the Consejo 13 years ago before being asked to be an

United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) organization history.

El Rey Feo candidate.

Ken, who worked for his father for 20 years at the family business

Ariana, a 20-year old junior at her father’s alma mater, St. Mary’s

before starting his own company, Allegiance Environmental

University, is pursuing a major in business administration with her

Services, credits his father for much. “He helps me so much with

sights set on an accounting career. The eldest of five siblings,

his consultation and advisement,” said Ken. “My father has always

Ariana has exemplified stewardship to them by giving of her time

been a motivator and role model. It’s an honor to follow in his

through community service at Haven for Hope, American Red

footsteps.” Ken recalls his father’s strong position on education

Cross, Wounded Warriors Project and Mobile Loaves and Fishes

for his own children. He was also inspired by his father’s reign as

through her parish St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, as well as

Rey Feo, “He motivated children in their education and the

philanthropy support as a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority.

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The LULAC Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation was established in 1947 and operates as a scholarship fundraising program that aids in the funding of San Antonio’s prospective college graduates. Embracing the program’s priority of education has been paramount to the father and daughter. After a four-month fundraising campaign,

Ken’s father, Antonio, and sister, Lorrie, the first father and daughter to reign over Fiesta together.

Ken raised $229,197.30 for the LULAC Rey Feo Scholarship Fund while Ariana raised a record-breaking $75,127.96 for the Tom Morton Sandoval LULAC Parent/Child Scholarship.

The funds are essential to the mission, and for the royal father and daughter, the message is paramount. “It aligns well with my personal commitment,” says Ken. “My team and I will promote the opportunities tied to the educational future of students and enlighten them on scholarship availability to reach their dreams.” In

“I’m excited to share, advise and encourage them to stay in school and further their education.”

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visits to schools to encourage thousands of young people to stay in school and pursue higher education, Ken is creating an initiative to address drop-out rates, focusing on the San Antonio Independent School District. “My court and I will work with the high school counselors to bridge the gap and create awareness of the scholarship, as well as do outreach to teen students.” Ariana agrees, “It’s really a cool opportunity to positively influence the lives of so many kids.” Looking forward to the school visits she says, “I’m excited to share, advise and encourage them to stay in school and further their education.”

Beyond the education-based activities, Ken and Ariana will incorporate a message of health and wellness. Ariana, an accomplished volleyball athlete, and Ken, who participates in obstacle and endurance running events, want to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

“To spend so much time during Fiesta 2018 with Ariana and to reach out to San Antonio’s youth every day. It’s awesome to have her by my side on this mission of education and opportunity.”

On a personal note, they plan to make official visits to San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) and other local military medical facilities, “Allegiance Environmental Services, our company, specializes in hospital housekeeping and is responsible for ensuring a safe environment in medical treatment facilities at military installations,” said Ken. “The Armed Forces provide such a service to all of us. We want to show our appreciation for their role in San Antonio.”

Serving the community together in such a special way, says Ken, is a blessing. “To spend so much time during Fiesta 2018 with Ariana and to reach out to San Antonio’s youth every day. It’s awesome to have her by my side on this mission of education and opportunity.”

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Unafraid to Dream Big 2018 Miss Fiesta San Antonio, Carla Juarez

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rom struggling to read in elementary school to graduating

education in Mexico. As Carla began school, she was at a

top of her class, Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2018 Carla Juarez

noticeable disadvantage and struggled to learn due to the

understands that with a little help we can achieve big dreams.

The 21-year-old Texas native believes an important part of being

language barrier. Often reminded the statistics were against her, she was determined to break the stereotype.

a servant to your community is contributing to improving the

She worked hard to excel in the classroom and proved her

lives of others. With this guiding mission, Carla has big goals to

background is her greatest strength.

implement a community service platform to support the Alamo City’s students.

She graduated high school among the top of her class as Salutatorian in 2015, and as an Honors student at the University of

Twenty-two years ago, Carla’s parents immigrated from Mexico to

Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) just earned a Bachelor of Business

the United States. Neither knew English, nor received a formal

Administration degree in Accounting a year ahead of schedule.

Carla has spent the past two years at UTSA working with student leaders and administrators to improve the university and increase student involvement. In doing so, she has served as Student Body Secretary for the Student Government Association, Vice-President for the First to Go and Graduate organization, an Involvement Ambassador, and as a member of the University Center, University Assembly, and First Gen Councils. Carla’s future plans include pursuing a Master’s of Accountancy and staying connected to the San Antonio community by serving as an advocate for education.

Miss Fiesta San Antonio serves as an ambassador for Fiesta San Antonio and is responsible for creating and implementing a community service project in San Antonio. Carla’s project aims to educate young students in underperforming public schools on ways to become better students and utilize educational resources available to them. Carla plans to hold a book drive to encourage reading at home, deliver presentations at San Antonio area schools and participate in community outreach events.

Challenging herself to apply for Miss Fiesta San Antonio, Carla Juarez is excited to experience Fiesta San Antonio. Fiesta San Antonio is a large part of what she loves most about the city and values the 11-days in April where we celebrate charity and embrace our neighbors and culture in a unique way.

“It’s incredibly humbling to know that this year I will get to be a part of tradition,” she said, “and that I can contribute to my making my city better and have the opportunity to inspire the community to dream big and help each other.”

As Carla gears up for the 2018 Fiesta San Antonio whirlwind, she wants her project to create an environment where the whole community is part of the change. “My hope is to provide San Antonio citizens with the opportunity to be more engaged within our community,” said Carla, “and create a place where they can donate educational resources to students.”

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Fulfilling a Life-long Queenly Aspiration 2018 Woman’s Club of San Antonio Fiesta® Teenage Queen, Kendall Chapman-Ryan

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endall Chapman-Ryan’s love for royalty began at the age of

Since the seventh grade, Kendall has participated in Duke

five when she participated in her first Woman’s Club of San

University’s Talent Search. It was during her neuropsychology

Antonio Fiesta Teen Queen Coronation. The beautiful gowns and

course at Rice University that Kendall discovered her love for

glittering stones captivated her imagination and from that

psychology and how it can be used to help people. She aspires to

moment on, she knew she wanted to be Fiesta Teen Queen.

become a psychologist and create a practice that combines both

Kendall, an 18-year-old senior at Alamo Heights High School, is an officer in both the Choir and the French Club, and her love of

talk therapy and animal therapy, which would incorporate her love for animals with the joy she finds in helping others.

performing began early when she requested to take dance lessons as a toddler. A dancer ever since, Kendall has expanded her performing repertoire and sings and dances in shows with the Harlequin Dinner Theatre and the Woodlawn Theater.

Kendall is a proud enrolled member of the Osage Nation. She travels to the Osage and Kaw reservations in Oklahoma to read and

In order to help achieve this, Kendall has created her Girl Scout Gold Award with a focus on helping her fellow students by creating pamphlets with information about mental illness and advice on how to deal with the struggles it brings. They will be distributed to schools throughout Texas in early 2018. Kendall joined the Girl Scouts in kindergarten and is now, after 13 years of service, completing this project.

distribute books to elementary-aged children in after-school programs. Her program is called BARK, which is an acronym for “Books Are Really Keen”. She loves her Osage heritage and giving back to the Nation as much as she can.

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Representing a Dynasty of Family, Tradition, and a Love for Horses 2018 Charro Queen, Victoria Rodriguez

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aking her rightful throne as 2018-2020 Reina de la Asociación de

A Bulverde resident, Victoria graduated from Smithson Valley

Charros, Victoria Grace Rodriguez comes from a Charro dynasty

High School. She is currently attending Northeast Lakeview

of a family united by a passion for upholding its culture, traditions,

College before transferring to Texas A&M - Kingsville to study

family-centric values, and the absolute fun of riding horses.

veterinary medicine.

Victoria’s grandfather, Carl A. Rodriguez, has been with the

An animal lover, she not only has a house full of pets, but also

Asociacion de Charros de San Antonio for more than 64 years and

volunteers her time at the San Antonio Zoo. She was a member

currently serves as Treasurer. Her uncle, John A. Cadena, was a

of Smithson Valley FFA’s equine science team and continues

previous member and held various positions. Her father, Carl A.

to care for her dad’s horse, Guapo.

Rodriguez II, grew up in the sport of charreria and is currently a member with the association. Her mother Lorena Cadena, was on the escaramuza team, Las Coronelas.

Her aunts, uncles and cousins have all participated in both the male and female teams. Active since birth, Victoria is honored to continue the tradition of “charreria” as the first Charro Queen in the family despite the tenure.

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In spite of her hectic schedule, Victoria still spends time practicing the trumpet, and works part-time at Bill Miller Bar-B-Q. She recently launched her own photography business and has taken several series used for publications about the Charro Association.

Besides the Charro Association’s “Day in Old Mexico,” her favorite Fiesta event is the Battle of the Flowers® Parade.

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Inspiring Young Women by Embracing the Present 2017-18 Queen of Soul, Malia Martinez

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iving by her Fiesta motto to embrace everything and enjoy

the experience while it lasts, 2017-18 Queen of Soul Malia Martinez defines a queen as an example of dignity, trust and respect. As queen, she is enjoying the honor and privilege of representing the San Antonio Queen of Soul organization by visiting schools and attending events to inspire young ladies to pursue their dreams and goals.

Nineteen-year-old Malia attends Northeast Lakeview College as a pre-med student. Her goal is to finish college, attend medical school and complete a residency in Anesthesiology.

While in high school, Malia completed the Pharmacy Technician course and, upon high-school graduation, completed the exam to become a certified Pharmacy Technician. When she is not studying to maintain her A-B average, she enjoys a variety of hobbies, including listening to all genres of music, singing, gymnastics, reading and dance.

She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Malia treasures the memories of meeting all the Fiesta® Royalty including King Antonio, Rey Feo, and the other official queens and has long looked forward to the Fiesta® Flambeau Parade during Fiesta. “It is beautiful, exciting and so much fun to be a part of!”

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Healing Hearts through Love and Service 2018 Miss San Antonio, Ashley Sneed

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shley Sneed is a young woman breaking down walls. Locally known as role model and mentor for children experiencing loss, Ashley began the non-profit

organization L.I.G.H.T - Love is the Guide to Heal from Tragedy - to help children heal from loss. At the age of two, Ashley lost her father in a car accident. The loss of her father was numbing and isolating - she thought her heart would never heal. However, his absence has shaped her into the person she is today. His death was a defining moment of great impact that helped motivate her to find passion and purpose with significant meaning.

Ashley wants to help others find their inner light to love and healing. L.I.G.H.T. is a peer-to-peer support system where Ashley is a motivational speaker providing guidance on how to turn tragedy into a triumph.

Ashley mentors children and teens by sharing her personal story at local schools, support groups, churches, community events, and youth groups. While there are many avenues for professional counseling and support, Ashley feels, with God’s love, everyone who is hurting can find a way to love and understanding that begins with a healing heart.

Ashley was crowned Miss Central Texas 2016 where she was awarded non-finalist talent and scholarship from Miss Texas. She has also held the titles of Miss Alamo City 2015, Miss Alamo City’s Outstanding Teen 2014, and Miss San Antonio’s Outstanding Teen 2013, in addition to other talent competitions and scholarships.

In September 2017, Ashley was crowned Miss San Antonio 2018. Ashley is the first African-American woman to win the Miss San Antonio title. She took the individual awards for Overall Evening Gown and Overall Talent with her multiple baton twirling. She will compete for the Miss Texas crown in Richardson, Texas in July 2018.

Ashley is a San Antonio native and graduated from East Central High School in 2016. She is a sophomore at the University of the Incarnate Word, studying Business in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development and a member of the Marching Cardinal Band and Featured Twirler. A baton-twirler since age three, Ashley is a member of the Texas Gems Baton Twirling Team and has competed throughout the United States and U.S. Virgin Islands winning numerous local, regional, state, and national titles over the years. In addition to performing, Ashley is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service.

Ashley has given her testimony at many speaking engagements over the past two years. When she is not at an event or providing outreach ministry, she enjoys volunteering through the University of the Incarnate Word, Children’s Miracle Network, and with her own personal community food and clothing drives and non-profit outreach.

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2018 Fiesta San Antonio Commission Executive Committee ®

1 WILLIAM (BILL) MITCHELL PRESIDENT 2 BYRON LEFLORE, JR. PRESIDENT-ELECT 3 JOE RAMIREZ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 4 BALTAZAR (WALTER) SERNA JR. VICE PRESIDENT 5 JEANIE TRAVIS VICE PRESIDENT 6 JOANN BOONE TREASURER 7 JON FRISTOE SECRETARY 8 JOHN MEYER, JR. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE 9 ERWIN J. DE LUNA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 10 ALBERTO DURAN ASOCIACION DE CHARROS SAN ANTONIO 11 RHONDA CALVERT THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS® ASSOCIATION 12 CLAUS HEIDE BEETHOVEN MAENNERCHOR 13 BONNIE CARRISAL F IESTA FLAMBEAU® PARADE ASSOCIATION 14 MARY WIESER MILITARY-CIVILIAN CLUB

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of decision makers composed of the Executive Committee,

Elected Commissioners Richard Adam

Tina Drain

Deborah Long-Shirley

Anna Shaw

Noah Almanza

Mae Escobar

Minu Martinez

Becky Ownby Smith

Cory Bakke

Roger O. Flores

Gates Mueller

Ray Torres

Anna-Laura Block

G. Salvador Gutierrez

Susan Reed

Terri Upton

Freddie Cervera III

Nick Holt

Allison Reyes

Lillian Villanueva

Robert Cuellar

Erica Seiler Hurtak

Teresa Robertson

Edward Wilson

George G. Davila

Marcie Ince

Steve Rosenauer

Gloria De Hoyos

Kathy Littlefield

Mari Sandoval

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Individual Lifetime President’s Circle

Monica Alcantara

Dennis Gutzman

Fernando Reyes

JoAnn Boone

Kathleen Rodriguez Hall

Norma Reyes

Armon Brown

Jack C. Hebdon

Louis J. Sanchez

Dianna Burns

Vonzetta Hickman

Amy Shaw

Jamie Butler

George C. Hixon

Anna Shaw

Stephanie Marie Cano

Marcie L. Ince

Vira Siordia

Melanie R. Cawthon

David W. Jauer

Donalda Leigh Smith

Ted Cieslak

Joy Jauer

Robin Steinhauser-Templeton

Gary W. Cox

Liz Jauer

Sam B Steves III

Noemi Cue

Jon Jimenez

Darrell G. Stewart

Gloria De Hoyos

Rosemary Kowalski

Kelly Danforth Storbeck

Jonathan Delmer

Byron L. LeFlore

William H. Templeton

Janet Dietel

Kathy Littlefield

Tawana Timberlake

Gloria Dilley

Christina Lumbreras

Nancy Tom

Barbara June ‘’BJ’’ Duncan

Daniel Medrano

Christine Turner

Marilyn Eldridge

John K. Meyer Jr.

Rick Uriegas

Rudolfo Carlos Escobar

Linda Child Nairn

Virginia Van Cleave

Mae Escobar

Richard P. Ojeda

Brian Weiner

Michael Flores

Sandra Ojeda-Medina

Daniel E. Weis

Jonathan C. Fristoe

Lisa Pierce

Wendy Stieren Wirth

Karrie Fristoe

Joe Ramirez

James W. Gorman Jr.

Allison Kara Reyes

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Couple President’s Circle Erica and Brian Hurtak

Geneva and Edward McCaffrey

Wendy and Thomas Wirth

Individual President’s Circle Syeira Budd

Susan Heinemeyer

Marvinette Smith

Jeremy Cooley

Bruce Hicks

Rosemary Sundeen

Fern L. Finck

Mary Maxwell Oliver

Jeanie Travis

Joy Fuhrmann

Walter Serna, Jr.

Ann B. Watson

Richard C. and Mary Helen Adam

Antonio and Irma Flores

Lucy and Frank Martinez

Susan and Ernie Altgelt

Evangelina Flores and David Reta

Lisa and Kirk Mason

Cory and Phil Bakke

Lou Celia and Don Frost

Leslie and John McFadden

Julie and Pre Ball

Mary Fruge-Medford and Gilbert

Janice and Briden McGraw

Couple

Anne and Steve Ballantyne

Stanley-Medford

Helen Medrano & Rachel Medrano

Diana and Roel Barrera

Rosabel and Ronnie Gabriel

Carolyn and Jack Meyer

Mary and Mike Benedum

Rosalie and Johnny Gabriel

Margaret and Bill Mitchell

Carolyn and Larry Biedenharn

Karla and Frank Galindo

Charlotte and Lane Mitchell

Melinda and Brian Biggs

John Buddy Gardner and Penny

Yeola and Melvin Mitchell

Mary Pat and Michael J. Bolner

McCutchen-Gardner

Renee and Curtis Montgomery

Jo Betsy Booker and Brian Q. Booker

Becky Gallegos and Joseph A. Gonzalez

Trudy and Ed Moore

Melissa and Warren Branch

Suzanne and Jimmy Goudge

Annie and Gates Mueller

Genny and Nick Campbell

Nancy and Joe Green

Mary and Richard Munoz

Marian Catacalos and Dominique

Dr. Fernando and Beverly Guerra

Pauleen and Conrad Netting

Sally and Quinn Gummel

Carol and William Ochse III

Anna and Dan Catalani

Heather and Corey Hall

Kathi and John Oppenheimer

Kelly and Stephen Cavender

Lisa and Erik Hanson

Walter and Gwendolyn Oquendo

Peggy and Freddie Cervera

Roxana and James Hayne

Jacqueline and Joseph Peltier

Emily and Scott Christy

Jean and Claus Heide

Carolyn and Michael Pfeifer

Julie and Thomas Coffey

Leigh Elena Henderson,

Denise and John Poppe

Pryor-Johnson

Rosalinda and Jason Critchley

Dr. Nancy Prado Henderson

Isabel and Hector Pruneda

Robert Cuellar and John Garza

Sally and Roger C. Hill, III

Gloria and Howard T. Ray

Eva and George Davila

Linda and Herb Hill

Rita and Michael Richardson

Stella and Eddy De La Garza

Mr. & Mrs. Roger C. Hill, Jr.

Susan and Dennis Riedesel

Natasha and Richard Delgado, Jr.

Sandy and Nick Holt

Karen and Steve Rogers

Tina and Bill Drain

Nancy and Robert Hunt

Lea and Steve Rosenauer

Mari and Alberto Duran

Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Iglehart

Robert Dubray and Alan Runge

Virginia and Steve Duran, Sr.

Jessie and Richard Kardys

Debbie and Bill Rush

Lila and Ray Dustin

Olive and Richard M. Kleberg

Liz and Roy Saenz

Katherine and Robert Eversberg

Abby and Larry Kurth

Juanita and Ruben Sanchez

Mike and Brenda Fernandez

Esther Lopez

Sharon and Stuart Seal

Brian Lopez and Javier Fernandez

Minu and Fernando Martinez

James and Kimber Shelton

Donna and Kenneth Flores

Cindy and Mike Martinez

Claudia Uzzell Smith

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Couple (continued) Lydia and Rick Smith

Lori and Fred J. Tips, III

Tanya and Joe Vela

Joel and Becky Smith

Yvonne and Raymond Torres

Bonita and Donald Walker

Richard and Jennifer Sparr

Priscilla and Sid Trawick

Page and Craig Wilson

Julie and Dennis Stacy

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C.Traylor

Barbara and Don Winkler

Cathy and Jimmie Steves

Cynthia and Robert Trinidad

Victoria and Dale Wood

Gay and Steve Swanson

Shannon and Jon Turner

Sidney and Gerald Yarbrough

Dolores and Thomas Tamez

Pete and Leticia Van de Putte

COL (RET) Edward D. and Vertie Young

Denise and Ken Thieme

Michelle and Steve Usher

Kip and Louis Zbinden

Karen and Gregory Thompson

Barbara Vander and Ronnie Nipper

Active Military Couple Dr. Kendahl and Major Jeremiah Owoh

Col. Jonathan and Lisa Wright

Individual JoAnn Acosta Marilyn Alefsen Christopher R. Allison Jessica Anderson Burton Anderson Marian Archer Jerry Arellano Mrs. James R. Armstrong Margie Arnold Delores L. Atkins Isabelle B. Badouh Felicia G. Baldwin Roger M. Barrera Margaret Barron Randy Bear Susan W. Beavin Cynthia A. Bell Nelwyn S. Belt Lauren Benavidas Robert M. Benavides Richard Berchin Alexander V. Bernal Isabel Bernal Albert M. Biedenharn Patricia H. Biggs Catherine O. Bishop Jasper P. Blake Anna-Laura Block Mary Boehme Alison W. Boone Patricia G. Bose

Laurie Bracher Tremell Brown Molly Porter Burke Annette Harris Burleson Ferne Burney Rhonda K. Calvert Carol S. Canty Terry Acevedo Carmona Bonnie Carrisal Ann M. Carter Jan Castellano Claudia Castoreno Leon Childers Little Red Barn Steakhouse David Christian Jannine Cody Ann T. Coiner Rudolph Coleman Cindy Comfort Sr. Kathleen Coughlin Dr. Sharon Crockett-Ray Kathleen Curp Jose De Hoyos Allison De Luna Andrew De Luna Erwin J. De Luna Katherine De Luna Rose Mary De Luna Stephanie De Luna Jennifer P. Delmer Nancy K. Denton-Swanson

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Kimberly Douglas Joane B. Drought Wilma Drury Joan Duckworth Douglas F. Dupre David Dupuy Shirley J. Dyer Lisa Ebrom Wes Etheredge Maxine Farrimond Katherine Z. Farrimond Jerry ferrer George E. Fischer Tina Flatten Laura E. Flores Ariana Noelle Flores Robert Foster Alison Fox Kathi France Billy Freed William C. Friedrich, Jr. Susan P. Fuentes Joan R. Gaither Sandra A. Gallardo Steve Glover Marty Gonzalez Anne Graves Darryl Greer Emma B. Gregory Diana B. Guadiano Trina Guevara

Margarite P. Guggolz G. Salvador Gutierrez Martha Ann Gutierrez Audrey Haake W. Wendell Hall Ora Netta Hall Linda Hammond Jerome Harris Linda Harrison Barbara Harrison Mimi Hart Gail Harwood Agnes B. Harwood Elliott G. Haynes John Hearn, Jr. Alli Heinemeyer Tony Hendricks Claire Hennessey Mary M. Hernandez Elizabeth T. Hetrick Barbara Hill Darryl Holmes Joanne E. Holshouser Regina Horne-Espree Barclay Houston Ray Ince Sandee M. Johns Karen R. Johnson Angela Johnson Arcelia Johnson-Fannin Holly Jones FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2018

Individual (continued) Kim Jordan Abe Juarez Abigail G. Kampmann Alice Kelly Sybil Hargrove Kent Christy Kerr Gedi Kiflezgi Tobias Klingelhoefer Matthew T. K. Koehler Edward K Kopplow Eileen Kret Susan Kriz Lellen Lane Claudette C. Lewis Danny Lewis A.J. Lewis III Sandy Liwang Paola Lloyd Kay Locker Marilou M. Long Deborah K. Long-Shirley William Lynch Robert L. MacNaughton Claudia C. Malitz Susan H. Martin Joseph T. Mavrinac Loretta McAtee Lindsay McElwee Jane A. McFarlane Wendy C. Meaden Delbert Meadors Jackie Meyer Fred W. Middleton Byron Miller Virginia Mitzelman Elvis Moore Becky Moreno Mary Beth Mosbacker Vicki Neeb

Billy Neuls Hilton Newell Felicia Nino Richelle Nipper Cynthia O’Connor Eleanor O’Gorman Mary Oakes Mary Maxwell Oliver Bea Orta Jean Pacheco Cheryl Palmer Linda Palmer Kate Park Neale Parker Jean F. Parsons Harriet W. Peavy Rosalie Pecina Manuel Pelayo Mary H. Penaloza Hilda A. Penn Debora A. Perez Katherine M. Perry Blair B. Perry Danny Peters Virginia (Ginger) Pope Andrew B. Price Gratches Propps Janet Putman Maria Ramirez Linda Ramirez Teofila R. Ramirez John Rankin Barbara Schneider Rattan Eric S. Reblin Susan D. Reed Travis Reed Judy W. Renick Eric K. Renth Sylvia R. Reyna, Ph. D.

Julie Ring Linda Rittenhouse Teresa Robertson Kenneth Q. Robinson Patricia Robledo Robert Robledo Mary E. Rogers Eric Ruggs James B. Ruggs Michael M. Ruggs Robert Ruiz Jr Clay C. Rutherford Kerry Rutledge Leroy Sance Johnny Sanchez, Jr. Amy Sanchez Mari Sandoval Tom Sandoval Rita R. Schimpff Inell Schooler Marianna B. Seal Virginia A. Seal Larson Segerdahl Alyse and Webb Sellers Rick Shaw Michael J. Simon Elizabeth J. Simpson Walter B. Simpson Linda H. Skop Dr. Sharon Skrobarcek Madison A. Smith Marie H. Smith Louise P. Spoor Rochelle L. Staten Patricia G. Steves Marshall T. Steves, III Max Strozier Patricia R. Stuart Connie Swann

Debra Tanner Alfred G. Tapia Larry D. Taylor Marlene M. Teal Jane Ann Temple Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson Sallie S. Thomas Maggie Thompson LaTecia Todd Brooke Garcia Patricia Tovar Robby Turner John Tyson Teresa Upton Margaret Valle-Gonzalez Vanessa Van De Putte Lillian Villanueva Johnny M. Villarreal Fernando Villarreal Peggy W. Walker Karen M. Watts Natalia Weatherbie Ramona M. Webb Barbara R. Wenger Matthew M. White Tye Wichert Mary V. Wieser Dr. Angela McPherson Williams Ben Williams Betty Lewis Williams Charles Wilson Edward C. Wilson Roland Wiseman Barbara B. Wood Dillard Yates Geraldine M. Young Lynn M. Ziegler

Milagrace Tamez

Sophia I. Tamez

Active Military John P. Garcia

Dr./LTC Judy C. Turner

Students Tate Cervera

Isabella M. Nino

Ariana De Hoyos

Michalea Oaks

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Business Members Ambassador Steven Bankler, CPA, Ltd

University Bowl

Diplomat Kiolbassa Smoked Meats

Envoy Alamo Area Hospitality Association

Estrada’s Carglass

NFC Life

Alamo Heights Pet Clinic

Hill Country Vettes

Osborn Heirs Company

American Legion, Windcrest Post 612

Jorge Herrera, CPA, CIA

SA Flavor, LLC

Cabinets Plus, LTD

Little Red Barn Steakhouse

Skanska USA Building Inc.

CocoMeg Cares

Maddie Mac Boutique

Spurs Baseline Bums

Dianas Medals

MassMutual South Texas

Texas Chihuahua Rescue, Inc

Dignity Memorial

Medina BEST Plumbing, LLC

Thad Ziegler Glass, Ltd.

Dixie Flag and Banner Company

Melrose Family Fashions

Wendy’s Rescue

A World for Children

Hermann Sons Life

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Alamo City Performing Arts Association

Incarnate Word High School

San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum

Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association

The Music Business Program at

San Antonio River Foundation

Nonprofit

Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas Fiesta Youth Friends of the Arts at Northwest Vista College (FANs) Guardians of the Children - Von Ormy Chapter

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San Antonio College Professional Tour Guide Association of San Antonio

San Antonio Zoological Society Teleton USA WINGS

SAMMinistries San Antonio Botanical Garden

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2017-2018 Fiesta San Antonio Foundation Contributors* ®

Alicia Ancira

Jack and Carol Hebdon, Jr.

Elizabeth Plummer

Burton Anderson

Nick and Sandy Holt

John and Denise Pope

Pre and Julie Ball

Ray and Susan Hough

Queen of Soul, Inc.

Harry and Jimmie Balling

Andrew Hubbard

Joe and Maria Ramirez

Alison Boone

Brian and Erica Hurtak

Adrian and Gaynor Senyszen

Warren and Melissa Branch

Ray and Marcie Ince

Joel and Becky Smith

Jason Burgos

Susan Jarboe

Lydia and Rick Smith

Rhonda Calvert

Sandee Johns

John Steen, Jr.

Bonnie Carrisal

Lt. Gen. Darrell and Holly Jones

Sam Bell Steves, II

Roxanne Chung

Ryan Kirkland

Darrell Stewart

Marshall T. Clegg

Weir Labatt III

Joe and Catherine Taylor

Kathleen Cuellar

Nancy Lew

Jeanie Travis

George and Eva Davila

Kathy Littlefield

Judy Turner

Sylvia Dimayuga

Deborah Long-Shirley

Mary West Traylor

Bill and Tina Drain

Porter and Lynn Loring, III

Lillian Villanueva

Albert and Mari Duran

Fernando and Minu Martinez

Mary Wieser

Shirley Dyer

Penny McCutchen-Gardner

Huard and Marilyn Eldridge

Chris and Liz Medley

Barbara S. Elia

Jack and Carolyn Meyer

Jon Fristoe

John and Jackie Meyer

Annaliese Green

Andres and Leah Mitchell

Jorge Gonzalez

Lane and Charlotte Mitchell

James Gorman

Bill and Margaret Mitchell

Trina Guevara

Juventino Montellano

Jim Hollerbach

Karynn O’Connell

*Contributors from May 1, 2017 – November 15, 2017.

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Former Presidents The selfless devotion of these former presidents of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission has made possible the outstanding success of the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission. We thank these dedicated volunteer leaders and their families for their time, energy, and leadership.

1 | Erwin J. DeLuna

2017

21 | Nick Garza

2 | Vonzetta Hickman

2016

3 | Fernando Reyes

2015

4 | Jack C. Hebdon, Jr.

1997

41 | Jerome K. Harris Jr.*

1977

22 | Don Moyé* 1996

42 | Amanda Ochse

1976

23 | Naomi Russell-Wolfman* 1995

43 | James W. Gorman

1975

2014

24 | Jack Saunders*

1994

44 | Robert H. Seal*

1974

5 | Marilyn Eldridge

2013

25 | Pete R. Martinez

1993

45 | Charles G. Orsinger*

1973

6 | Evangelina Flores

2012

26 | Robert W. Carlson*

1992

46 | John T. Steen*

1972

7 | Sam Bell Steves II

2011

27 | Barbara Wenger

1991

47 | Ralph E. Lehr*

1971

8 | Mary Begia Henderson

2010

28 | Inell Schooler

1990

48 | Stewart Johnson*

1970

9 | Charles Barrett

2009

29 | Roger Flores*

1989

49 | Donald W. Garrett*

1969

10 | John Steen Jr.

2008

30 | Carol Canty

1988

50 | Peter J. Hennessey Jr.* 1968

11 | Jorge Gonzalez

2007

31 | Bryon L. LeFlore*

1987

51 | Hallie Spice*

1967

12 | Mary West Traylor

2006

32 | Agnes B. Harwood

1986

52 | John H. Morse*

1966

13 | Larry Kurth

2005

33 | William F. Grinnan Jr.

1985

53 | Orval A. Slater*

1965

14 | Edward Steves

2004

34 | Joanna Parrish

1984

54 | Jerome K. Harris Sr.*

1964

15 | Irma Flores

2003

35 | Louis J. Sanchez

1983

55 | Ames Gill Sr.*

1963

16 | Robert D. Reed*

2002

36 | Wilbur F. Littleton Jr.*

1982

56 | Harry D. Jersig*

1962

17 | Gloria L. Ray

2001

37 | Louise Thomas

1981

57 | Tom Powell Sr.*

1961

18 | Marshall T. Clegg

2000

*Deceased

38 | Thad M. Ziegler

1980

19 | Carlos R. Montemayor* 1999

39 | Joe B. Martinez Jr.*

1979

20 | Thad W. Ziegler

40 | Weir Labatt III

1978

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Order of the Cascarón: SUPERSTAR VOLUNTEERS

Order of the Cascarón Did you know it takes more than 75,000 volunteers to make Fiesta hum? In 1992, the “Order of the Cascarón” was established to recognize the mammoth efforts of these “Super Volunteers,” who have made singularly outstanding contributions.

In 2018, we’ll celebrate more than 25 years of continued Fiesta celebration from those who make it happen!

To the right is a list of the original members and the inductees from each year after. Congrats to our 2017 inductees!

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1992 (Charter Members) Carol Canty Nancy Clayton Louis Engelke* Roger A. Flores II* James Gorman, Jr. Bob Heckman Maximo Virgil* Naomi Russell-Wolfman* Logan Stewart* 1993 Robert Carlson* Agnes Harwood Donald Moyé* Dennis O’Malley* Thad M. Ziegler 1994 Frank Burney Linda Lee Davis* Pete R. Martinez 1995 Nick Garza Robert Mason

1996 Frank Butler* Paul R. Rossbach

2004 Les Paulick* Robert D. Reed*

1997 Marshall T. Clegg

2005 Jack C. Hebdon, Jr. Susie Martin Penny McCutchenGardner

1998 Donald Morris* Pete Ortiz Janice Ricks 1999 Marsha Hendler Lee Vogel 2000 Orlando Cisneros* Edward Steves

2006 Rosemary Kowalski Mary Schug* 2007 Mary Begia Henderson Amelia Garza

2011 Marilyn Eldridge 2012 Randy Bear Vonzetta Hickman 2013 Evangelina Flores 2014 Erica Gonzaba Horvat David Jauer 2015 Sam Bell Steves, II Gerry Young

2008 Rick Uriegas Virginia Van Cleave

2016 Eloise Cortez-Lara Fernando Reyes Elizabeth Ruiz

2002 Jane Cheever Powell Thad W. Ziegler

2009 Fred Middleton Gloria Ray John Steen

2017 Steve Rosenauer Linda Skop

2003 Claus Heide Louis Sanchez

2010 Erwin De Luna Joanna Parrish

2001 Joan Gaither Tom Sineni*

*Deceased

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Portraits courtesy of Robert Shaw

New to the Order in 2017

Steve Rosenauer

Linda Skop

Steve is Executive Director of Fiesta Oyster Bake and Director of

A former decade-long Fiesta San Antonio Commission employee,

Alumni Relations for St. Mary’s University, holding these positions

Linda’s current Fiesta San Antonio Participating Member

since 1995. Fiesta Oyster Bake is a two-day music festival, which

Organization volunteer affiliations are many, including the

includes 7,000+ volunteers and has raised millions of dollars for

San Antonio Conservation Society, the Military-Civilian Club,

St. Mary’s University student scholarships and university and

Beethoven Maennerchor, Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association

alumni programs. He currently serves with the Fiesta San Antonio

and Queen of Soul. Additionally, she has served as an Fiesta San

Commission as an Elected Commissioner and has been a

Antonio Commission Elected Commissioner, as Judging Director

Participating Member Organization Commissioner since 1995,

for the Flambeau Association, and she can still be found in the

an Elected Commissioner for multiple terms, chair of the

Fiesta San Antonio Commission offices, now as a volunteer. Her

Accreditation and Compliance Committee and served on many

instinctive creativity is clearly noted in the public platform she

other committees, including Budget and Finance, Sponsorship,

established for “Torchy,” the Flambeau Parade’s costumed

Fiesta Verde and Host. Steve is a member of the Texas Festivals

mascot, and in the Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) Crafters Store

and Events Association (TFEA) Hall of Honor, Past President of

in La Villita which generates revenue for the Conservation Society.

TFEA, current board member for TFEA, past board member of the

Aside from her Fiesta-related volunteer services. Linda is also

International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) and earned

active with community organizations, devoting her time and

his Certified Festival and Event Executive certification (CFEE).

talents to enhance the quality of life in San Antonio and for its

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in

residents and visitors.

Communication Studies from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Steve is married to Lea, and they have a dog, Lucy.

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THE FIESTA® SAN ANTONIO COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS

YOU HELP MAKE FIESTA POSSIBLE!

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University of the Incarnate Word

Clear Channel Outdoor

Valpak

Hemisfair

Wade Shows, Inc.

iHeart Media

Welcome Home Magazine

KSAT-12

Witte Museum

Magik Theatre

Yelp

Marriott Plaza San Antonio

Zurich International Properties, Inc.

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