Polish your medals and pull out your ribbons and vibrant-colored hats because Fiesta San Antonio 2016 starts THIS Thursday!
Food, music, parades, and confetti fill the streets of Downtown SA and our city comes alive for the most exciting 10-day cultural event of the year. With hundreds of events and performances happening, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about which to catch and which to skip.
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite events (free and paid) that we think you’ll enjoy the most!

Fiesta Fiesta at the Alamo
5 – 9 p.m., Thur., April 14
Alamo Plaza
Kick off the year’s festivities with Fiesta Royalty and a breathtaking fireworks show at Alamo Plaza. It’s 100% free!
Fiesta Oyster Bake
5- 11 p.m., Thur., April 15
St. Mary’s University Campus
One of the most popular Fiesta events each year, The Oyster Bake’s mission is to raise funds for student scholarships to St. Mary’s University. Music: Check! Food: Check! Kid Friendly: Check, Check! For admission information, click here.

Texas Corvette Association Car Show
8- 5 p.m., Sat., April 16
Main Plaza-Boerne
Not all Fiesta events happen in San Antonio! Join hundreds of car fanatics at the Texas Corvette Association Car Show in Boerne. Free event!
Taste of the Northside