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From Fajitas to River Floats: FIESTA IN SAN ANTONIO { WRI T TEN BY AMEL IA PAV L IK }
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carton of confetti-filled egg
shells, officially known as cascarones. Jumbo margaritas. Instructions to my friend and I to “gently” break the shells over each other’s heads (for good luck, of course). That’s how I kicked off my first Fiesta celebration in San Antonio — covered in confetti and eager to experience the parades, festivals and other events that are the foundation of the weeks-long party. And by the end of my long weekend getaway, I was not disappointed. The neat thing about Fiesta is that this annual celebration, which began in the 1890s to celebrate heroes of the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto, offers something for everyone, whether you are vacationing with your family or enjoying a girls’ weekend. But if you don’t have a game plan going into this citywide party, you’ll waste precious time that could be spent enjoying the perfect martini or taking in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Before you head to this year’s party, held April 10 – 27, use this guide to getting the most bang for your long-weekend Fiesta buck.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF: AMELIA PAVLIK; TRACEY MAURER/SACVB; STUART DEE/SACVB FACING PAGE PHOTO COURTESY OF: SAN ANTONIO CVB
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