| January 17 | Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Rally. Largest people's march in the country honoring the civil rights leader. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Citywide Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. Other activities are planned citywide. Free. 210/207-2098. www.sanantonio.gov/mlk |
| February 12 | Asian New Year Festival. Celebrate with mouth-watering cuisine, ethnic dance, martial arts and more. Institute of Texan Cultures. Admission. 210/458-2330. www.texancultures.utsa.edu |
| February 4 - 20 | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Features great entertainment with star-studded country, rock 'n' roll and Latin artists during all 20 PRCA rodeo performances. A 16-day spectacular of fun for the entire family includes shopping and livestock centers. SBC Center. San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Admission. 210/225-5851. www.sarodeo.com |
| March | Watercolor Month. In San Antonio, the winds of March blow in Watercolor Month. In galleries, museums, and other exhibition spaces all over town you will find beautiful works in this expressive medium from the traditional Texas Bluebonnet paintings to portraits to wild and colorful abstractions. For more information call 210/222-ARTS (2787) or www.sanantonio.gov/art |
| March | Six Flags Fiesta Texas Season Opening. Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers themed rides, thrilling roller coasters, attractions and shows for every age, including opportunities to meet the Looney Tunes characters throughout the visually stunning 200-acre park. Admission. 210/697-5050. www.sixflags.com |
| March | SeaWorld San Antonio Season Opening. SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park, features more than 25 major shows, rides, exhibits and attractions. Park is open from early March through Thanksgiving weekend. Please call for up-to-date schedule information. Admission. 800/700-7786. www.seaworld.com |
| March 5 - 6 | Dawn At The Alamo and Remember The Alamo Weekend. Commemorative and educational programs that recognize the sacrifices made and includes reenactments interpreting the men, women and children on both sides of the Alamo battle. Alamo Plaza. San Antonio Living History Association. Free. 210/273-1730. www.sanantoniolivinghistory.org |
| March | St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. A variety of events mark St. Patrick's Day in the Alamo City. There is a street parade and a river parade on the River Walk which follows the Dyeing O' the River Green; and solemn ceremonies at the Alamo to honor the fallen heroes. www.SanAntonioVisit.com |
| April 15 - 24 | Fiesta San Antonio! Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day citywide celebration, which includes exciting carnivals, spectacular sports, fantastic fireworks, lively entertainment, ethnic feasts, art exhibits and sparkling parades that glide down San Antonio's River Walk and streets. More than 150 unique events, to satisfy every taste and interest, drawing some 3 million participants and spectators from around the city, nation, and world. Since 1891 when the first Fiesta event, the Battle of Flowers, honored the memory of our Texas heroes, Fiesta has expanded the initial commemoration to include the recognition and celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Come celebrate Fiesta San Antonio! 210/227-5191. www.fiesta-sa.org |
| May | S.A. Umbrella Dance Month. Dancers and dance groups from all over the state flock here for our annual Homage to the Dance. Every style imaginable from Ballet to Modern to Jazz to Tap to Ethnic to Improvisational can be seen in a wide variety of performance spaces. Dancers perform in adjudicated competitions. A wheelchair dance troupe turns disability into marvelous mobility. If you didn't bring your shoes with you, at least enjoy the fleeting forms of those who did. For more information, 210/212-7775 |
| April 30 - May 1 | Cinco de Mayo Events. Celebrations commemorate the Mexican Army's defeat of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Events include a festival with music and food at historic Market Square, concerts and other commemorations. www.SanAntonioVisit.com |
| May 4 - 7 | Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio. A three-day festival featuring live performances by more than 20 of the best musical groups from the traditional Conjunto to the progressive Tejano. Highlights include a national poster contest and exhibits; inductees into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame; accordion students' recital; food booths, games and plenty of dancing! Guadalupe Campus and Rosedale Park. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210/271-3151. www.guadalupeculturalarts.org |
| May 28 - 30 | The Return Of the Chili Queens. A return to that historical and colorful time in Market Square when the Chili Queens set out their tables in the open plazas and served their traditional foods and chili con carne. Sponsored by the El Mercado Merchants Association. Free. 210/207-8600. E-mail jessemo@sanantonio.gov |
| June 9 - 12 | Texas Folklife Festival. The annual four-day celebration of the diverse ethnic and cultural groups that settled our state. Some 45 groups bring their stories, crafts, music, dances, and foods to share with visitors in a vibrant blend of education and entertainment. Institute of Texan Cultures. Admission. 210/458-2300. www.texasfolklifefestival.org |
| June | Juneteenth. Observances throughout the city, including a picnic, festival, Freedom Fair, and cultural celebrations honoring the date, June 19, 1865, that Texas slaves received word of the Emancipation Proclamation. www.juneteenthsanantonio.com |
| July | Contemporary Art Month. The only month-long contemporary arts festival in the nation features more than 400 exhibitions and involves more than 50 venues. Events take place in galleries, museums, neighborhoods and studios. This special month is a celebration with a focus on Contemporary Art in San Antonio. Some events have an admission charge. For information and a calendar, contact the Office of Cultural Affairs, 210/222-ARTS (2787). www.sanantonio.gov/art |
| July 23 - 24 | Annual San Antonio Conjunto Shootout. A celebration that revitalizes an old custom of "mano-a-mano," a form of competition between two conjunto groups to determine who is best. This event utilizes a similar concept except the conjuntos are on opposite stages facing each other. More than 25 local entertainers are paired during the three-day event. Food and refreshments, working artists, street dancing. City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation. Market Square. Free. 210/207-8600. E-mail: jessemo@sanantonio.gov |
| July 4 | Fourth of July. Festivals, concerts and fireworks at locations across the city celebrate America's freedom. Weekend includes Freedom Fest celebration at Market Square, arts and crafts show along the River Walk and extravaganzas at local theme parks. 800/447-3372. www.SanAntonioVisit.com |
| September 1 - 30 | FotoSeptiembre USA. One of the three largest photography festivals in the country, this month-long celebration of photography includes innovative photographic techniques, multi-media presentations and traditional photographic images at various venues. For a full listing of events and sites, visit the Office of Cultural Affairs. 210/737-8255. www.safotofestival.com E-mail: sanantoniofestival@aol.com |
| September 19 - 25 | Valero Texas Open at La Cantera. One of the oldest professional golf tournaments takes place at La Cantera Golf Club. 72-hole, four-day PGA TOUR EVENT. Admission. 210/341-0823. www.golfsanantonio.org September Diez y Seis Events. Marking Mexico's independence from Spain, San Antonio celebrates September 16 with special events all over town. Events include a street parade with floats and marching bands, a gala, Market Square celebrations, festivals, dance presentations, and other special activities. 800/447-3372. www.SanAntonioVisit.com |
| September 17 - 18 | Jazz'SAlive. Two days of performances from the nation's top jazz entertainers, along with regional and local talent. Travis Park. City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department and San Antonio Parks Foundation. Free. 210/207-3000 or 210/212-8423. www.saparksfoundation.org or www.sanantonio.gov/sapar |
| October 15 - 16 | International Accordion Festival. A two-day festival of music, dancing, food and fun which celebrates the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based international styles of music. La Villita. Texas Folklife Resources. Free. 210/212-4845. www.internationalaccordionfestival.org |
| October | SBC Championship presented by Alcatel. An official Senior PGA Tour Event. Oak Hills Country Club. Admission. 210/698-3582. www.pgatour.com email: taird@sbcchamp.com |
| November | El Dia de los Muertos. Translated literally as "the Day of the Dead," this important and ancient celebration in the Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up with ofrendas around town at galleries, cultural centers, restaurants and elsewhere commemorating loved ones who have passed on. Cemeteries are popular with families decorating the graves, especially with some of holiday's staples of marigolds, pan de muerto (Dead Bread), sugar skulls and other traditional items. Poetry readings, and calavera processions (participants dress as skeletons) are typical events as well. Citywide. Some events have an admission charge. Office of Cultural Affairs, 210/222-ARTS (2787). www.sanantonio.gov/art |
| November 3 - 6 | San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival. A multi-cultural culinary festival focusing on the wines and foods of all the Americas with special emphasis on Texas and Mexico. Various locations. Admission. 210/930-3232. www.nwwff.org. Email: info@nwwff.com |
| November 4 - 7 | Big 12 Women's Soccer Tournament. Collegiate conference women's soccer championship. Winner advances to national championship. Blossom Soccer Stadium. San Antonio Sports Foundation. Admission. 210/820-2100. www.sanantoniosports.org |
| November 25 | Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony. Presented by the Paseo del Rio Association and the City of San Antonio. Held the day following Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights illuminating the River Walk until New Year's Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country's only nighttime river parades. Admission. Paseo del Rio Association. 210/227-4262. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com |
| December | Hecho a Mano: Made by Hand. A three-day art and craft sale where visitors can find unique jewelry, ceramics, textiles, sculpture and other items all "made by hand." Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. 210/271-3151. www.guadalupeculturalarts.org |
| December 10 | Bazar Sábado. Just in time for the holidays, the best in folk art from Mexico is displayed for enjoyment and acquisition (on a Saturday, of course). San Antonio Museum of Art. 210/978-8100. www.samuseum.org |
| December 29 | MasterCard Alamo Bowl. Major college football comes to the Alamodome in San Antonio. It features fourth choices from teams that make up the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences. 210/226-2695. www.alamobowl.com |
| December 31 | Celebrate San Antonio. Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and HemisFair Park. City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation, San Antonio Parks Foundation. Free. 210/207-3000 or 210/212-8423. www.sanantonio.gov/sapar |
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The famed San Antonio Riverwalk, or Paseo Del Rio, is a 2 1/2 mile stretch of beautifully landscaped waterfront that features many of San Antonio's most spectacular hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bars, shopping centers and businesses. It is one of the most dynamic tourist attractions in the entire state of Texas, pouring nearly $800 million a year into the local economy. While it is an amazing and romantic place to visit, that wasn't always true.
In the beginning, Spanish Explorers used the waterway to supply water to their missions. Mission San Antonio de Valero, also known as The Alamo, was the first to benefit from it. The river flooded its banks many times. In September 1921 the worst flood in its history killed over fifty people and caused millions of dollars in damage to the city. City planners struggled over what to do while large debates rang among the people. One man, an architect named Robert H. H. Hugman proposed a plan that would turn the area into a beautiful urban park with apartments... >> more