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You’ve been warned: Traffic will be congested this weekend in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: You’ve been warned: Traffic will be congested this weekend in downtown San AntonioWhile traffic in downtown San Antonio is usually congested, the streets promise to be even more crowded this weekend.
Inside a local developer’s plan to reactivate Villita Assembly Hall
Read full article: Inside a local developer’s plan to reactivate Villita Assembly HallAfter buying the downtown landmark in early 2024, the developers behind the revamp of the Villita Assembly Hall have moved quickly to prepare it for its next life.
✨ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Fright Fest, World Heritage Festival, Parade of Lights
Read full article: ✨ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Fright Fest, World Heritage Festival, Parade of LightsWelcome to the weekend! We’re getting close to the fall season, and some places are beginning the fall festivities this weekend.
🎉 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Labor Day weekend, San Japan, Ford Parade of Lights
Read full article: 🎉 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Labor Day weekend, San Japan, Ford Parade of LightsHi! Time sure flew by this month. Let’s wrap up the month with all the exciting events to look forward to.
🌞 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Cirque du Soleil, Festival of India, Future & Metro Boomin
Read full article: 🌞 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Cirque du Soleil, Festival of India, Future & Metro BoominHi! Welcome to the second to last weekend of August. Time sure has flown by this month.
🎶 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Junior H, Joe Rogan, Legends of Hip-Hop
Read full article: 🎶 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Junior H, Joe Rogan, Legends of Hip-HopHappy weekend, everyone! August is finally here. There are plenty of festivities and fun to look forward to this weekend before school starts for the kiddos.
THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST: Explore festivals, events to close out the summer season
Read full article: THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST: Explore festivals, events to close out the summer seasonThe summer ends in mid-September, but there’s still plenty of fun you and your family can enjoy before the season comes to a close.
🦞 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Lobster Fest, Reggae Fest, Peso Pluma, kids fishing tournament
Read full article: 🦞 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Lobster Fest, Reggae Fest, Peso Pluma, kids fishing tournamentWhile some families may already be focusing on back to school, know that there are still fun summer events planned for this weekend around San Antonio.
🌷 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Mother’s Day, Luke Combs concerts, Texas Eats Food Festival
Read full article: 🌷 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Mother’s Day, Luke Combs concerts, Texas Eats Food FestivalThis weekend marks Mother’s Day weekend in the U.S., but several big events are also taking place across San Antonio.
What’s new at Fiesta 2024: La Semana Alegre returns, paper tickets at King William Fair, new start for Battle of Flowers
Read full article: What’s new at Fiesta 2024: La Semana Alegre returns, paper tickets at King William Fair, new start for Battle of FlowersIf you’re ready for Fiesta’s biggest events, you may want to know about some new venue and time changes for 2024.
Your guide to road closures, construction and parking for Fiesta 2024 in San Antonio
Read full article: Your guide to road closures, construction and parking for Fiesta 2024 in San AntonioWith ongoing construction creating a vehicular maze in the area, the 11-day party may cause some traffic hot spots as drivers navigate road closures, pedestrians and detours.
2 major, free events planned for downtown San Antonio this weekend. Plan ahead for traffic, construction
Read full article: 2 major, free events planned for downtown San Antonio this weekend. Plan ahead for traffic, constructionThe streets of downtown San Antonio will stay busy this weekend due to major events and ongoing construction.
Details released for San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration, fireworks display
Read full article: Details released for San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration, fireworks displayThe San Antonio Parks Foundation says Celebrate SA will take place at Hemisfair, on the River Walk and the streets of downtown. The party will start at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and continue with fireworks at midnight. It is free and open to the public.
Juneteenth’s legacy remembered year-round at SAAACAM
Read full article: Juneteenth’s legacy remembered year-round at SAAACAMThe driving force behind the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum has been its mission “to collect, preserve and share the cultural heritage of African-Americans in the San Antonio region,” according to its website.
La Villita ‘ready’ for NIOSA despite construction but plan ahead for parking and road closures, chair says
Read full article: La Villita ‘ready’ for NIOSA despite construction but plan ahead for parking and road closures, chair saysNIOSA officials are encouraging Fiesta-goers to use the VIA Park and Ride or other rideshare options.
South Texas Pride Q&A: San Antonio to host first-ever Pride Month river parade in mid-June
Read full article: South Texas Pride Q&A: San Antonio to host first-ever Pride Month river parade in mid-JuneThis year’s Pride Month will feature the first-ever Bud Light Pride River Parade by Visit San Antonio on June 18. Maggie Thompson, director of River Walk operations, joined this episode of the South Texas Pride Q&A series to discuss more about the parade and what visitors can expect.
NIOSA continues tradition of ‘Hanging of the Rain Rock’ to ward off bad weather during Fiesta
Read full article: NIOSA continues tradition of ‘Hanging of the Rain Rock’ to ward off bad weather during FiestaNIOSA organizers on Monday will continue the tradition of “Hanging of the Rain Rock” to ward off bad weather ahead of the four-day festival.
Masks not required for vaccinated at NIOSA; new touchless pay system means no waiting for tickets
Read full article: Masks not required for vaccinated at NIOSA; new touchless pay system means no waiting for ticketsFiesta’s famous “A Night in Old San Antonio” will look different than years’ past when it returns to La Villita this June.
La Villita museum tells history of trailblazing African Americans that shaped San Antonio
Read full article: La Villita museum tells history of trailblazing African Americans that shaped San AntonioFor the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, the goal is simple: to “collect, preserve, and share” African American history that may often go untold.
The history behind the first settlers of Texas and the villas they created
Read full article: The history behind the first settlers of Texas and the villas they createdSAN ANTONIO – When discussing Tejano history you would have to mention the first settlers to the area in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Those first settlers were soldiers hand-picked because they had families and knew how to ranch. “They bring with them morals and their standards.”When those first soldiers came to the area they created villas or towns. “The villas are important to every community because it’s the actual genesis, for the growth of communities that come later,” Rodriguez said. To learn more about Tejano history you can visit TexasTejano.com.
Fall festival at La Villita to take place of NIOSA with limited-ticket event
Read full article: Fall festival at La Villita to take place of NIOSA with limited-ticket eventSAN ANTONIO – This year will deliver a pumpkin-spiced, scaled-back version of NIOSA in November. The Conservation Society of San Antonio announced it will hold a “Fall Heritage Festival” in La Villita that will have “comparisons” to NIOSA — just with a 1,000-attendance limit and admission of $125 per person. While the fall festival will be larger this year, Zaiontz said it “is nothing new for The Society.” This will be COSA’s 10th fall festival, she said. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the San Antonio Food Bank. Fiesta San Antonio was canceled entirely due to the coronavirus pandemic in July.
Meet artists behind San Antonio's life-sized sugar skulls
Read full article: Meet artists behind San Antonio's life-sized sugar skullsSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio will soon celebrate its first ever Dia de Los Muertos river parade, and starting this weekend ,you may see some life-sized skulls on display throughout La Villita and the Pearl. A team of eight artists is creating the Day of the Dead skulls, including contemporary artist Andy Benavides. "I had this interest in covering this whole thing in mirrors," Benavides said. "On many levels, it was a gift to the ancestral memories, as well as a literal gift to the city," Benavides said. Benavides said in addition to the eight skulls worked on in San Antonio, there will be eight more produced by artists in Mexico City.
Get FREE admission to Day of the Dead Festival
Read full article: Get FREE admission to Day of the Dead FestivalSAN ANTONIO – The Day of the Dead San Antonio 2019 Festival will be free, organizers announced Wednesday. The free tickets are available online. "Day of the Dead San Antonio is an event open to all who want to celebrate and remember those who have passed, and we can think of no better way to truly welcome everyone than by making the event free for everyone to enjoy," said Javier Ruiz Galindo, president and CEO of Day of the Dead San Antonio. The festival kicks off Nov. 1 with the Catrinas on the River Parade, the city's first Dia de Los Muertos River Parade. First colorful barges revealed for Day of Dead Parade in SAThere will be a Celebrating Life 5K Race at 8 a.m. Nov. 2 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries South.