2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio

The Fiesta Flambeau Parade, the crown jewel of the 11-day party with a purpose, lit up downtown San Antonio on Saturday, May 3.

Fiesta Flambeau Parade en Español, KSAT’s Spanish coverage of the festivities, is also available on KSAT Plus and KSAT.com.

The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is known as America’s largest illuminated night parade, with more than 200 parade entries and a typical attendance of about 750,000 spectators.

The theme for 2025 was “Deep In The Arts of Texas.” Mateo Lopez was the grand marshal, and Johnny Hernandez, Dr. Carmen Tafolla and the late Joe R. Villarreal were the honorary grand marshals.

For anyone interested in attending any other Fiesta event, KSAT has created a guide to everything you need to know about the 11-day celebration.

Also, be sure to check the weather forecast from the KSAT Weather Authority team before heading out to the party so you can dress appropriately.

If you’re planning to head to Fiesta, submit your photos and videos on KSAT Connect!

Watch Fiesta coverage live on KSAT

KSAT will provide live coverage of Fiesta 2025’s major events.

Here’s when you can watch some of the biggest events on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com.

• Thursday, April 24: Fiesta Fiesta, 8-10 p.m. at Travis Park. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Friday, April 25: Fiesta Oyster Bake, coverage starts at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s University. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Monday, April 28: Texas Cavaliers River Parade and River Parade en Español, coverage starts at 7 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade After Party. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Tuesday, April 29: NIOSA, coverage starts at 6 p.m. at La Villita. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Thursday, May 1: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, coverage starts at 6 p.m. at the Alamo Stadium. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Friday, May 2: Battle of Flowers Parade and Battle of Flowers en Español, coverage begins at 9:55 a.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, May 3: Fiesta Pooch Parade, coverage starts at 7:30 a.m. at Heights Pool in Alamo Heights. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, May 3: King William Fair Parade, coverage begins at 8 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, May 3: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, 2-5 p.m. (rebroadcast) — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, May 3: Texas Eats Fiesta Edition, 6 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, May 3: Fiesta Flambeau Parade and Flambeau en Español, coverage starts at 7 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.

You can get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free here.

Here are the links to the complete list of day-of events for Fiesta 2025:

• Fiesta events for April 24: Fiesta Fiesta and Taste of the Republic
• Fiesta events for April 25: Alamo Heights Night, Oyster Bake, WEBB Party
• Fiesta events for April 26: Taste of New Orleans, Fiesta Kings Cup Polo Party, OLLU Confetti 5k Run/Walk
• Fiesta events for April 27: Fiesta De Los Niños, Chili Queens Chili Cook-Off, Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta
• Fiesta events for April 28: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Pilgrimage to the Alamo
• Fiesta events for April 29: NIOSA, Ford Mariachi Festival, Cornyation
• Fiesta events for April 30: Fiesta Gartenfest, Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo
• Fiesta events for May 1: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, Taste of the Northside, 10th Street River Festival
• Fiesta events for May 2: Battle of Flowers Parade, Fiesta Jazz Band Festival
• Fiesta events for May 3: Fiesta Pooch Parade, King William Fair, Fiesta Flambeau Parade
• Fiesta events for May 4: Festival de Cascarones, MissionFest, Praise Dance Celebration

Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page. You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters.

More Fiesta coverage on KSAT:

• 🎊 Parades, food and more: Your guide to celebrating Fiesta 2025 in San Antonio
• Fiesta San Antonio 2025 dates: A list of major events we’re looking forward to