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Table of Contents President’s Welcome

17

Mayor’s Greeting

18

Welcome, Military!

20

Fiesta: Celebrating Traditions

23

The Beethoven Maennerchor

34

Fiesta and the Military

40

San Antonio Symphonic Band 30th Anniversary

44

Fiesta Fun for All

48

Fiesta’s Best Friend

52

Fiesta Food Passport 2017

56

Poster Artist Spotlight

62

Medal Mania!

66

Official Fiesta® San Antonio Schedule of Events

68

Parade Routes

74

Official Fiesta® San Antonio Event Descriptions

78

Fiesta’s 2017 Military Ambassadors

126

2016 Queen of The Order of the Alamo Caroline Carrington

130

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Table of Contents King Antonio XCV Michael Casillas

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Rey Feo LXIX Fred Reyes

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Miss Fiesta Aims for Fiesta for All

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2017 Reina De la Feria de las Flores Sofia Marie Rodriguez

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2017 Fiesta Teen Queen Madelyn Mulder

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2017 Charro Queen Yazmin Bernal

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2016 Queen of Soul Jola Lawal

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Miss San Antonio 2017 Emma Faye Rudkin

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2017 FSAC Executive Committee

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2017 Board of Commissioners

154

2017 Membership Listings

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Former Presidents

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Order of the Cascarรณn

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2017 Volunteers of the Year

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Thank You Fiesta Sponsors

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Thank You Fiesta Partners

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President’s Welcome Celebrating Traditions Welcome to Fiesta San Antonio! Whether you are continuing a longstanding Fiesta tradition or just starting a brand new one, we are very happy and eager to celebrate with you!

My Fiesta story is like many who are drawn to this celebration of cultures, diversity, all walks of life – and all for worthwhile causes. This Party with a Purpose has been a tradition for me since 1964, when I was a participant in the Battle of Flowers Parade with a drum and bugle Boy Scout troop. Since then, I’ve worked the “Ham and Honey Biscuit” booth at NIOSA in the 1970s, volunteered with the St. Mary’s Oyster Bake in hamburger alley and attended many Fiesta events over the years. Since 1999, I have been a member of the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, serving in many roles all the way up to President this year. I am also a member of the Fiesta® Flambeau Parade Association, and an active member of the San Antonio Conservation Society.

For the past 20 years, I have served as the President of United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc., which promotes the Traditions and Culture of the American Indian. The Fiesta Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow provides all who attend, individuals and families, the opportunity to view and participate in the American Indian culture and traditions of dance and music at an official American Indian Pow Wow. Consider yourself personally invited by me to attend our official Fiesta event on April 22 and detailed on page 84.

When you attend Fiesta events, you are part of something very special that began in 1891, when the Battle of Flowers Association organized a parade to remember both the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Since then, this celebration has grown to more than 110 nonprofit events to celebrate San Antonio’s many cultures and raise funds to support great causes. Attending any of the official Fiesta events supports these organizations promote their mission for the San Antonio community.

Thank you for joining this Party with a Purpose to celebrate traditions, remembering our past in our present environment,

“When you attend Fiesta events,

you are part of something very special that began in 1891. Since then, this celebration has grown to more than 110 nonprofit events to celebrate San Antonio’s many cultures and raise funds to support great causes.”

and helping us pass the Fiesta spirit to future generations.

Viva Fiesta!

Erwin J. De Luna | President | Fiesta San Antonio Commission

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Mayor’s Greeting

San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor riding in the Battle of Flowers Parade

Welcome As the Mayor of the City of San Antonio and on behalf of my City

every April. Above all, Fiesta is inclusive, from events designed

Council colleagues, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Fiesta 2017!

for children with special needs to the ever-expanding royal

Fiesta embodies the heritage and spirit of our community in so many

court and its emphasis on scholarships that connect our

ways. Beginning in 1891 as a parade to honor the heroes of the Alamo

young people with opportunities to achieve and succeed.

and San Jacinto, Fiesta is rooted firmly in our history but is always changing and growing, just like our beloved city of San Antonio.

Ultimately, Fiesta is extraordinary because it reflects the values and goodness of San Antonians, whether they are here for a

Fiesta is a celebration, but the Party With a Purpose is so

temporary duty station or are lifelong residents. Thank you to our

much more. Not only does Fiesta raise funds for dozens of

military men and women, our civic organizations, our educational

organizations that make life better for our children and families,

institutions, our neighborhood groups and, above all, to the San

it provides an opportunity for all San Antonians to come

Antonio Fiesta Commission and the thousands of volunteers who

together for 11 days each year. It exemplifies what dedicated

make this cultural, artistic and culinary celebration possible.

volunteers can accomplish and spotlights our civic pride, all while generating an economic boost of almost $300 million.

Viva Fiesta!

What makes Fiesta so special? I believe it is the unique mix of reverence and whimsy, official ceremony and offbeat parody, creativity, community and goodwill evident across San Antonio 18 | MAYOR’S GREETING

Ivy R. Taylor | Mayor FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

Welcome, Military!

On behalf of the entire military community in San Antonio, Military City USA – we greatly appreciate you making us part of this wonderful celebration in our great city.

As in years past, our military will help continue the proud traditions of Fiesta by hosting festivities and providing ceremonial units at many of San Antonio’s lively Fiesta events.

This year, as always, the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard have selected some of the finest men and women serving in the San Antonio area to serve as our Military Ambassadors to Fiesta.

Fiesta celebrates a rich heritage and heroic spirit. As a military, we seek to embody these same traits and values as we serve our nation, and we look forward to celebrating them with you during Fiesta 2017. On behalf of the more than 140,000 active duty, government civilian, veterans, and military family members who make San Antonio home, we look forward to celebrating with you.

Viva San Antonio!

Viva Fiesta!

Jeffrey S. Buchanan Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Commanding General, U.S. Army North

“On behalf of the entire military community in

San Antonio, Military City USA – we greatly appreciate you making us part of this wonderful celebration in our great city.”

Service men and woman have long been included and celebrated during Fiesta San Antonio! Here a few pose for photos during the Fiesta Flambeau® Parade and A Night in Old San Antonio® (NIOSA®)

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Fiesta: Celebrating Traditions

By Mauri Elbel Photography by Betsy Newman

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hat began in 1891 as a one-parade

event honoring the memory of the

heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto has evolved into an 11day celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse culture. For 126 years, Fiesta San Antonio has preserved and celebrated the long-standing traditions of the Alamo City through music, arts and culture, today amassing around 3.5 million who come out to “Party with a Purpose” as more than 100 local nonprofit organizations orchestrate festivities and raise funds that support the community throughout the year.

But looking beyond the vibrant parades and glitzy coronations reveals a tapestry of time-honored traditions woven by those who have stood behind the festival for decades – even generations. Here we take a behindthe-scenes look at some of the stories of meaningful moments, family legacies and community philanthropy that knit together the fabric of this iconic festival.

Young riders get ready for A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada, a Fiesta favorite.

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Texas Cavaliers – Supporting the Children of San Antonio Jack C. Hebdon, Jr. has been involved in Fiesta since age 4 when he served as a page to the Princess of The Order of the Alamo in 1958. Fast-forward through his forty years of Fiesta involvement and he will tell you that one of his most memorable highlight was reigning as King Antonio LXXVII. “Being King Antonio in 1999 was an experience that I will never forget,” says Hebdon who served as president of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission in 2014.

Since 1983, Hebdon has been a member of the Texas Cavaliers, founded in 1926 by John B. Carrington and today consists of more than 500 business, civic and community leaders who strive to promote and preserve the bravery and independence for which the heroes of the Alamo died. Each year a member of the Texas Cavaliers is selected from the ranks to serve as King Antonio and reign over Fiesta. Initially developed as a social club. The Texas Cavaliers and their generous supporters have raised more than $3.5 million for children’s programs.

Central to Fiesta is the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. As someone who has spent the majority of his life involved in Fiesta, Hebdon says one of greatest aspects of Fiesta is the fact that every corner of the city is represented and participates.

“Fiesta is very important to the community and contributes over $321 million per year to the local economy – in addition, the 100-plus Participating Member Organizations contribute well over $10 million to various charities,” says Hebdon. “It truly pulls the community together where we all work as one.”

The Texas Cavaliers & their generous supporters have raised more than $3.5 million for children’s programs.

At Fiesta Fiesta, the kickoff party of Fiesta 2016, King Antonio XCI, R. Hunt Winton, III dances with Penny McCutchen-Gardner.

The Order of the Alamo: A Family Tradition Rooted in Fiesta It’s doubtful Brandon Clementson, past

directors for a dozen years. “Our grandparents were actually very good friends,

president of The Order of the Alamo, will ever

but we had never met. Fiesta was what brought us together.”

forget Fiesta 2008 – almost 100 years after one of the oldest Fiesta organizations got its start in 1909.

This was the year the private social club, founded by prominent San Antonio businessmen and community leaders to celebrate Texas’ heroic struggle for independence from Mexico, provided him with the most meaningful connection of his life: his wife.

“We met in 2008 when she was a Duchess, and when she was elected Princess in 2009, I escorted her as Prince,” recalls Clementson who has served on the board of 24 | FIESTA: CELEBR ATING TR ADITIONS

The couple, who married in 2010 and have a young son, are expecting their second child around the time of this year’s Fiesta – a new generation that will perhaps one day continue the family tradition.

“It is a tradition of families that have participated through the Order – the cycle keeps going,” says Clementson. “It (Fiesta) is a time when the city of San Antonio celebrates its heritage with festivals, food and traditions. The entire city participates at some level. During this time, the streets are filled with laughter and fun and there is a feeling in the air that can’t be felt at any other time during the year.”

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further back – she recalls participating as a Fiesta dancer as a young girl and later serving as a Duchess in 1992. Her three daughters have each served as pages for previous Coronations, and both her father and her husband reigned as King Antonio, representing the Texas Cavaliers during Fiesta 2001 and 2012, respectively.

“During those two years we went to over 100 Fiesta events spreading merriment and also donating funds to children’s charities,” recalls Green.

Reflecting on her lifetime of involvement in The Order of the Alamo, Liza Lewis says this integral part of Fiesta has become one of her favorite family traditions and a wonderful way to celebrate the city’s heritage.

The San Antonio native was a Duchess in 1979, a Princess in 1980 and served as Mistress of the Robes in 1995. Her mother, Frances Billups, was a Duchess back in the 1950’s and her two daughters served as Duchesses and Queens from 2008 to 2011.

“It is just such a fun part of Fiesta,” says Lewis. “My daughters are following in the footsteps I did and their grandmother did and lots of their aunts and cousins have. It’s very special – a time honored tradition that gets passed down.”

Sam Bell Steves, II recalls getting his first taste of Fiesta as a young child attending A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA), a Fiesta anchor that continues today, drawing thousands to the historic downtown La Villita area for four nights Elaborate gowns of the Duchesses catch the light of the April sunshine during the Battle of Flowers® Parade.

each year and raising millions for historic preservation.

But those initial memories only whet the appetite for what has become a lifetime of service and involvement with San Antonio’s most iconic festival – Steves is a member of a dozen Participating Member Organizations and has held noted titles ranging from Lord High Chamberlain to reigning as King Antonio and President of the Fiesta

As one of the central features of Fiesta, the Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo is an evening of fantasy that’s become a tradition for generations. Members meet once a year to choose the next year’s Queen and her court including a Princess, 12 in-town Duchesses and 12 outof-town Duchesses. It all culminates in an evening of majestic beauty as each young woman, bedecked in elaborate dresses with cascading trains

San Antonio Commission over the years. Like many folks behind Fiesta, Steves’ involvement in The Order of the Alamo is a multi-generational tradition – his stretches back to his great-grandfather and extends to his two daughters.

Sarah Elizabeth Steves served as a duchess in 2004, and Lida Steves was a duchess in 2014 and a queen in 2015.

that sparkle with intricate beadwork and jewels, is presented. The Order’s

Lida Steves says her experience, although initially

entire Royal Court is also featured throughout the major Fiesta parades.

inspired by her family’s extensive history in the regal

For many, including Carrie Kopplow Green, involvement in The Order of the Alamo is a family affair. Most recently, Green served as Mistress of the Robes for the Order of the Alamo Coronation – a role that typically requires three years of planning. But Green’s history of involvement stretches much FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

Fiesta tradition, allowed her to meet people she never would have otherwise. “I can now understand why my whole family has been involved in this – it is incredibly rewarding,” says the former Queen. “I got to see Fiesta in a beautiful light and I absolutely love it.”

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Making Native American Culture and Traditions Accessible to All Erwin J. De Luna (Navajo – Taos Pueblo), president of the United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc. since 1997 and current Fiesta San Antonio Commission president, recalls his earliest Fiesta memory participating in the Battle of the Flowers Parade with the Boy Scouts in 1964, an experience that laid the foundation for many subsequent years of involvement and roles with the legendary San Antonio festival.

“It is celebrating who we are as a city; who we are as a state,” says De Luna of the uniqueness of Fiesta. “It’s celebrating and honoring the memory of those who

Native American dancers prepare for the Celebration of Traditions Pow Wow.

died at the Alamo and also at San Jacinto. We want to make sure these traditions of Fiesta continue.”

De Luna believes the key to Fiesta’s successful

In 1997, representatives of several San Antonio Native American Organizations and

future is remembering what happened in the past, and

American Indians met to discuss the possibility of a joint pow wow as a united effort

since 2005, he has been instrumental in advocating

that represented many facets of the Native American community. They established

that through the Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow,

The United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc. as a 501c3 nonprofit, explains De Luna,

an official Fiesta event that provides the opportunity

who has served as the organization’s president for the past 20 years. At Fiesta,

to learn about and participate in the American

the Celebrations of Traditions of Pow Wow not only promotes the traditions and

Indian culture and traditions of dance and music

culture of the American Indian in a positive way, providing Native American people

through a traditional Native American Pow Wow.

the opportunity to participate, practice, teach and exchange tribal traditions, but

“The uniqueness of Fiesta is that it shows a variety of

it enlightens others about their history and culture and dispels stereotypes.

cultures and traditions and shows them in the correct

“This event is open to all people,” De Luna says. “It is important

way,” says De Luna. “We don’t have another Fiesta

that we celebrate traditions, remembering our past, in our present

event that celebrates Native American heritage.”

environment, to pass on the Fiesta spirit for future generations.”

Sharing Praise; Sharing Culture In many churches across the city, liturgical dance is a part of the praise and worship service, explains Mary Jean Taylor, the Historian of Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. In 2002, the chapter’s arts committee was seeking to create an event that would provide an avenue to recognize liturgical dance (or praise dance) as an art form. By 2005, the Praise Dance Celebration became an official Fiesta event. The Praise Dance Celebration showcases the creative expression of liturgical dance through modern dance, ballet and African dance movements. Fiesta, Taylor says, has helped the organization expose liturgical dance to a diverse group of participants and audiences.

Praise Dance Celebrations shares the African-American heritage of praise and worship through dance.

“Fiesta is a unique event the embraces the multi-cultures in San Antonio,” says Taylor. “(It’s) a common setting that allows us to share our culture and custom with others.”

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more than $20,000 in annual scholarships to

“The future of Fiesta from our perspective

Sorority, Alpha Tau Omega, chartered

eligible students and owning and operating

is an event that will be everlasting in San

in 1930, has served the community of

an 88-unit complex that provides safe,

Antonio,” Taylor says. “It offers many

San Antonio for 87 years. The chapter

affordable housing to low-income families,

varied opportunities for organizations to

implements a long and impressive list of

the disabled and veterans, to mentoring

become a part of a unique celebration.”

service programs ranging from distributing

programs and health awareness campaigns.

Celebrating Customs that Go Back for Centuries The mission of the Asociacion de Charros de San Antonio is to pass its culture and traditions onto future generations, and the organization’s deep-rooted customs are on display during the two Sundays of Fiesta at Charro Ranch.

“We started back in 1947,” says Carl A. Rodriguez who has been with the Asociacion de Charros since 1953, wearing hats ranging from vice president to treasurer over the years to the one he proudly dons today as chairman of the board. “The main mission is to keep the traditions of the charros alive.”

During Fiesta thousands come out to Charro Ranch – the oldest of its kind in the country – to witness the Mexican rodeo featuring everything from traditional steer wrestling to bull and bronco riding. Rodriguez says one of his favorite things about the Fiesta’s Three generations of Mr. Carl A. Rodriguez’s family have been members of the Associacion de Charros de San Antonio since his involvement began in 1953.

A Day in Old Mexico and Charreada is that it brings people from all different places and backgrounds together to have a great time.

“It’s all about getting out there and having fun with all of your friends and family members,” Rodriguez says of the Fiesta event. “I see Fiesta going on forever – as long as there is a San Antonio, there will be a Fiesta.”

Rey Feo’s Royal Role in Education “I think the greatest thing about Fiesta is that it gives all the organizations the chance to raise money for education for kids and for the community,” says Johnny Gabriel, chairman of the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation.

The Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation, established in 1947, aids in the funding of San Antonio’s prospective college graduates. Together, with the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation, the partnership has become the largest independent giver of scholarships in San Antonio – to date, more than $7 million in scholarships and educating more than 4,000 San Antonio students, says Gabriel, a former Rey Feo himself.

The crowning of El Rey Feo “the Ugly King” or “the People’s King” has Mariachis, folklórico dancers and the excitement of meeting the members of the new Royal Court. Rey Feo candidates must raise a minimum of $200,000 to qualify for the title with the person who raises the most being declared the next year’s Rey Feo. Last year, Darren Casey shattered previous Rey Feo records by raising $501,555 and Gabriel’s own son, Ronnie Gabriel, is still ranked as third-highest-earning Rey Feo with an impressive $413,975 raised in 2006.

Rey Feo LXVIII, Darren Casey is crowned at San Fernando Cathedral

“The families and businesses involved love the program and the money we give is outstanding,” says Gabriel. “It is a great program because when you are at Fiesta, everyone is together. It is one beautiful family event.”

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Owners of the spectacular, historic homes in the King William Historic District celebrate King William Fair with festive Fiesta® decorations and live music on the lawn.

Celebrating the 50th King William Fair Maria Luisa Macias, known as “Mary Lou” ever since her childhood

“My mother always encouraged us to help other people,” says

days at Bonham Elementary School, grew up in the historic King

Mary Lou, whose family is recognized as founding members

William neighborhood where she still lives today. Mary Lou, who

of the King William Association.

turns 82 this April, is the youngest of seven children born to parents from Guatemala and San Luis Potosi, Mexico, who met and married at San Fernando Cathedral just a mile from the King William cottage where she’s lived for more than 70 years. It’s the home her mother, a newly-widowed immigrant with seven children living in a predominantly German neighborhood, purchased with a cash down payment collected from the monthly $37 government checks she received for each of her three sons serving in World War II. “We would go next door to the chocolate factory to get the checks cashed,” Mary Lou recalls. “Then we would come home, move the kitchen table and lift up a flap of linoleum to hide the cash in there.

We never spent any of the money.”

While Mary Lou’s decades-long portfolio of volunteer service extends to various community organizations, the Macias family proudly claims four generations of volunteerism with the King William Fair.

The King William Association, chartered as a nonprofit in 1967 to celebrate and preserve the history and diversity of the oldest historic district in the state, held the first King William Fair in 1968. It began with neighbors building booths and cooking food in conjunction with the annual home tours where residents opened their doors to allow visitors a peek inside the grand homes along King William Street. Over the years, the proceeds from the family-friendly event have made a huge impact in the realm of education and the neighborhood – in the past 15 years alone, the Fair has enabled the

Mary Lou says her mother saved the money as a “nest egg” for her

King William Association to donate nearly $700,000 in grants and

three sons to have when they returned from the war, but when

scholarships and support for neighborhood activities and programs.

her older brothers came back and saw the stashed savings, they insisted she use it to buy the house Mary Lou still lives in today.

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Mary Lou, along with her late sister Connie and brother Ricky, volunteered at the King William Fair since its inception a half century ago. “It’s much bigger now than it was 50 years ago,” she says, adding that these days people come from all over, not just from San Antonio, to enjoy the event that kicks off with a festive parade and continues with fun, food and entertainment throughout the day. And because it is such a family-oriented event, droves of young families fill their streets, many with young children and pets.

“It’s a place where children can walk up and down our streets and feel safe – there are no cars on the streets so you don’t even have to hold their hands,” says Mary Lou. “We have the best food. We have fabulous music all over the neighborhood – jazz, mariachis and hip hop – we have music for everyone who enjoys music. I think the neatest thing about our Fiesta is that people come together. All cultures. We are a melting pot of the city. And we celebrate it very well.”

Three Sisters enjoy the celebrations of King William Fair that have attracted visitors to the King William Historic District for 50 years.

Arts and craft booths line the streets of the historic King William Fair with trinkets to delight all Fair patrons.

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A tour of Miss Margaret’s Victorian Home is an antique-lover’s delight and can be easily spotted on 409 East Guenther by the sign out front.

Robert Perry, President of the Perry-Gething Foundation, who leads tours of Miss Margaret’s Victorian home stands for a quick portrait.

How One Determined Lady Made Her Fiesta Event a Catalyst for Good Since 1946, Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour has given Fiesta-

East Coast and even serving as a consultant when Jackie Kennedy

goers a chance to step back in time as they walk through the

restored the White House. When the area now known as San Antonio’s

doors of her elegant home tucked in the Historic King William

Historic King William District was falling into decline and a freeway

District. Ornate Corinthian columns define the front porch

was planned to run through the area which would require many of the

entrance to Margaret Allan Gething’s home, giving way to a trove

homes to be torn down, Gething mobilized group of neighborhood

of treasured antiques, furnishings of old world craftsmanship

ladies to establish the King William Area Conservation Association

and unique collections that have been on display during the

to preserve and beautify the culturally significant neighborhood. To

past 70 years of Fiesta. But a tour through her impeccably

raise money, the association organized “A Tour of Old World Charm”

preserved home located on 409 East Guenther Street offers

offering public tours of several old homes in the area during Fiesta.

more than a glimpse into the past – it reveals the story of a farsighted visionary armed with a soft-spoken voice and tenacious spirit who recognized the value of historic preservation before it was popular. Born in Kerrville in the late 1800’s, Gething served as an early Order of the Alamo Duchess and remained an advocate and visionary for historic homes in the city.

“She was very much a part of the San Antonio community,” says Katherine Perry, vice president of the Perry-Gething Foundation. “She always had her roots in Texas.”

“They did this to raise awareness of the possibilities that existed for rejuvenating the old homes in the area,” says Perry. “It was a time when people were moving out to the suburbs, but the tour made people aware of the gems that were in the inner city in King William and the possibilities of what could be done.”

Gething passed away in 1975, but her legacy lives on in the numerous impacts she made in the city such as working with the Bexar County Historical Survey Committee to establish the King William area as the first official historic district in San

But Gething was a pioneer for preservation who made an impact

Antonio and Texas, which later led to it being declared a National

both locally and afar, restoring many historic homes on the

Historic District – the first one west of the Mississippi River.

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Hitting All the Right Notes

By Bob McCullough

Talk About a Harmonious Success Story!

It’s an organization that’s been around for 150 years. Its current president has been in office for the past 32 years. Many members boast decades of involvement in the group’s efforts to preserve German song, music and language. One had the distinction of being a member for 73 years.

San Antonio’s German-heritage society – The Beethoven Maennerchor (men’s chorale) – keeps humming right along, thanks in large measure to the unifying power of music. “It’s all about making lifelong friendships,” said Claus Heide, president. “Everybody pitches in and volunteers, no matter what the task at hand. Through the years, we’ve developed a great sense of camaraderie as we enjoy

A member of Beethoven Maennerchor, Tobias Klingelhoefer, and Rey Feo LXVII Jon Gary Herrera sing together to celebrate Fiesta San Antonio.

each other’s company. We simply have a good time singing and being together.”

Fridays of each month at Beethoven Halle.

Again this year, the members of the

singers practice an hour and a half on Tuesday

This schedule will continue throughout

Maennerchor will raise their voices and enliven

evenings under the direction of David Nelson,

the warm-weather months all the way

Fiesta San Antonio during the traditional

who’s led the group for more than 20 years.

to Octoberfest, the first two Fridays and

Fiesta Gartenfest, three days of German music,

Saturdays in October (Oct. 6-7 and 13-14).

food and celebration – April 26-28 – on the grounds of Beethoven Halle, 422 Pereida, in the King William district just south of downtown.

This popular festival meshes

Punctuating these local appearances are

The Beethoven Maennerchor’s easy-going, fun-loving attempts to uplift German culture continue to hit all the right notes year after year and, as Heide and his fellow songsters say, offer “a bit of Germany in the heart of Texas.”

of the Maennerchor, although we sing only German songs,” Heide said. “New members

Saengerfests

who don’t know the language learn quickly

(singing

because those of us who’ve been around a

festivals)

while are more than willing to help and answer

where several

the question, ‘What does that mean?’”

hundred lovers of German music unite in song. The

May Saengerfest that rotates among larger

showcasing culture, heritage and diversity.

Texas cities such as San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and New Braunfels attracts 450

Fiesta Gartenfest will follow a landmark

vocalists, while a Hill Country Saengerfest

performance Feb. 25 at the Tobin Center –

in September draws 250 singers to San

a free concert marking the Maennerchor’s

Antonio, New Braunfels or Fredericksburg.

will typically perform twice a month at

The Maennerchor’s current membership

First Friday gatherings in Southtown and

numbers 450, and members range in age

at smaller versions of Gartenfest on third

from their 20s to almost 90. About 50 active

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German language to become a member

out-of-town

nicely into Fiesta San Antonio’s goal of

150th anniversary. After Fiesta, the choir

“You don’t have to be German or speak the

New “recruits” primarily come from audience members who enjoy a Maennerchor performance and inquire, “May I sing, too?” The standard answer is, “Yes,” and no audition is necessary. “Wherever you fit in is fine,” said Heide, a second bass. First basses, second basses, first tenors and second tenors round out the chorus.

The Beethoven Maennerchor has remained viable for so long because it’s adhered to a simple way of doing things established more than a century ago. It traces its beginnings to before the Civil War when Germans fled their FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

Through good music and German song, Beethoven Maennerchor celebrates Fiesta San Antonio each year during Fiesta® Gartenfest.

homeland because of political and

ultimately Beethoven Maennerchor was selected

Through the years, the Maennerchor

economic problems and settled in

in honor of the great German composer.

has generated offshoots that also

South Texas to start anew. A charity concert in 1866 proved to be so delightful that German singers under the leadership of W. C. A. Thielepape, who also happened to be mayor of San Antonio at the time, started meeting regularly on Feb. 24, 1867.

A history of the organization

In 1894 and 1895, the Maennerchor built “a magnificent concert and club hall” that was destroyed by fire on Halloween 1913. “The fire did not quench the ardor of the singers,” the history noted, and “in the short space of 11 months a new and finer and more modern building has taken the place of the ruins of the old one.” The organization moved to its current location in 1926.

published in 1914 described the

uphold German music, culture and traditions. They are the Damenchor (women’s chorus), the Kinderchor (children’s chorus), Germania Chor (mixed chorus), concert band and dance band. In addition, Beethoven Halle serves as headquarters for the Volkstanz Verein (German folk dancers), as a site for German lessons, as the starting and ending place for

simplicity of those meetings:

a volksmarch (group walk) every May

“The main thing that ruled these

and as the location of Kristkindlmarkt

gatherings was the singing

(Christmas market) in December.

interspersed with a genuine social spirit, such things as rules and

The Beethoven Maennerchor’s easy-

regulations, discipline, politics,

going, fun-loving attempts to uplift

etc., found no place here.” At

German culture continue to hit all the

that time, the organization

right notes year after year and, as Heide

had no official name, but

and his fellow songsters say, offer “a bit of Germany in the heart of Texas.”

Beethoven Maennerchor purpose is to foster German songs, preserve the German language and culture, and cultivate good music.

The Maennerchor is the oldest active singing society in Texas celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.

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Fiesta Honors Military Throughout San Antonio’s Largest Celebration

By Tim Hipps | Army North Public Affairs | Photography by Betsy Newman

The Golden Knights of the United States Army maneuver a precise landing on Alamo Plaza for a crowd during Army Day at The Alamo.

San Antonio’s largest celebration originated in 1891 to honor soldiers, and the annual tradition continues to grow 126 years later in Military City USA. The inaugural Battle of Flowers parade that honored soldiers from the Battles of The Alamo and San Jacinto evolved into modernday Fiesta San Antonio, a 11-day festival of street and river parades, music, food, and family fun that accentuates the rich history and cultural diversity of The Alamo City.

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From the joint-service bases of Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph to the Port of San Antonio to nearby Camp Bullis, everywhere you go in San Antonio, chances are you will see service members.

Their uniform colors may vary but their mission remains the same: to defend the freedoms of the American people.

The Battle of the Alamo (Feb. 26 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal point and the Battle of San Jacinto (April 21, 1836) was the decisive clash of the Texas Revolution. Led by Gen.

Sam Houston, the Texan Army defeated Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna’s Mexican troops in a battle that lasted only 18 minutes.

Santa Anna, the President of Mexico, surrendered the next day and was held as a prisoner of war. Three weeks later, he signed a peace treaty that ordered the Mexican army to leave the region, paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country. In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state.

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U.S. Marines lead-off the Texas Cavaliers River Parade.

“It was an experience that I will never forget. Going through that ambassadorship is one of the main reasons I want to retire here in San Antonio, because I got to see a lot of the military support.

When they say it’s Military City USA, they really mean that, and you see it.”

The JBSA-Lackland parade grounds will be the site April 21 at 9 a.m. for the Lackland Fiesta Military Parade – open to authorized civilian, military and family members and DoD ID cardholders with access to the base, or by invitation.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Rich Richardson served as a military ambassador for the 2016 Fiesta San Antonio and learned firsthand what the celebration is all about.

“I found out how much support the community and the military have for each other,” Richardson said. “I learned a little bit about the kings and the queens of the Fiesta and why they call it ‘a party with a purpose’ because of all the sponsorships and charities they support.

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Sunday, April 23, will be one of the U.S. Army’s biggest days of Fiesta, featuring the free Fort Sam Houston Fiesta & Fireworks on the McArthur Parade Field, starting at 1 p.m. near the corner of New Braunfels and Stanley Roads on Fort Sam, with a ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.. Concurrently, the invitation-only Fort Sam Houston Fiesta in The Quadrangle is scheduled for 6- 8 p.m., featuring a concert by the 323rd Army Band, Fort Sam Houston’s Own. Air Force Day at the Alamo is scheduled to launch the military festivities of 2017 Fiesta San Antonio on April 24, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. This free and open-to-the-public event will feature a musical tribute by the Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps of the 323rd Training Squadron, a demonstration by the 802nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, and a military working dog demo by the 902nd Security Forces team from Randolph.

Army Day at The Alamo is April 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team. The event is free and open to the public.

Also on April 25, the United States Air Force Band of the West will present the Fiesta in Blue Concert at 7 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium on the campus of Trinity University. Free tickets will be distributed for the 90-minute show at the JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph ITT offices and the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston MWR office. Military commanders, government officials, civic leaders, and Fiesta royalty are invited.

Marine Day at the Alamo is April 26, another free and open-to-the-public military event, featuring Marine Corps Field Bands performing at 11 a.m.

Navy Day at the Alamo, also free and open to the public, is set for April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The All Veterans Memorial Service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at the Vietnam Memorial by Municipal Auditorium.

Attendees will have an opportunity to place a small wreath or floral tribute in front of the memorial at the conclusion of the service, during which the Army Band will perform.

“There are a lot of good people here in San Antonio that just love their city and love the military that supports the city,” Richardson said. “You will never experience anything like it anywhere else!”

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Participating Military Organizations UNITED STATES ARMY Headquarters United States Army North Headquarters United States Army South Headquarters United States Army Installation Management Command Headquarters United States Army Mission & Installation Contracting Command United States Army Medical Command United States Army Medical Department Center and School United States Army Environment Command United States Army Veterinary Command United States Army Dental Command 32rd Medical Brigade 410th Contracting Support Brigade 412th Contracting Support Brigade Brooke Army Medical Center Southern Regional Medical Command 5th Recruiting Brigade 5th Brigade, United States Army Cadet Command 470th Military Intelligence Brigade 106th Signal Brigade

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 4th Recon Battalion, 4th Marine Division

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD USCG Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit, Texas

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 502nd Air Base Wing Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland 37th Training Wing 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency 24th Air Force 67th Network Warfare Wing 688th Information Operations Wing 433rd Airlift Wing 149th Fighter Wing Air Force Medical Operations Agency Air Force Civil Engineers Center Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Air Force Recruiting Service Air Force Personnel Center 12th Flying Training Wing

TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD

TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

UNITED STATES NAVY Medical Education and Training Command Navy Medicine Education and Training Navy Medicine Training Support Center Navy Medicine Information Systems Support Activity Joint Information Operations Warfare Center Navy Operational Support Center Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Navy Information Operations Command Navy Recruiting District Navy Technical Training Center Joint Electronic Warfare Center

Newly graduated Airmen march during JBSA-Lackland Fiesta® San Antonio Military Parade, an annual salute to Fiesta.

A military family enjoys the April sunshine whilie viewing the JBSA-Lackland Fiesta® San Antonio Military Parade.

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All American City Band

By Angela Rabke Once a year in April, the spirit of Fiesta fills downtown streets and

Tapia is one of the original members of the band, which began 30

taps into our pocketbooks, but savvy folks can find many ways

years ago when a gentleman named David Mathis had the idea that

enjoy the spirit of Fiesta without breaking the bank or dealing with

San Antonio needed a Municipal Band. He went to City Council

big crowds. One such Fiesta event is the concert given by the San

with the idea, and received approval to begin the “San Antonio

Antonio Symphonic Band, the official band of San Antonio, on the

Municipal Band” on September 4, 1986. The band’s first concert

final Sunday of Fiesta.

took place just a few months later when 65 talented musicians

The band, a dynamic wind and percussion ensemble, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and takes its music to different parts of the community throughout the year. One of the band’s six concerts is a Fiesta concert, held at Concordia Lutheran Church. The Musical Director, Alfred Tapia, curates a broad range of musical numbers to please every taste. A military tribute honors those in our community who have served in the armed forces, several numbers celebrate San Antonio’s Hispanic heritage, and other pieces celebrate the various themes of Fiesta. As the Official Band of the City of San

performed at the Hemisfair Convention Center for a group of delegates to the National League of Cities. Since its inception, all of the band’s members have served on a volunteer basis, receiving no compensation and meeting weekly for practices. Currently, there are about 50 musicians from all across town and from all age groups. High School students play side by side with seasoned musicians. “The students get to perform pieces they might not have exposure to through school or other bands. They are our equals – if they act like an adult, we will treat them as one,” Tapia shares.

Antonio, they take seriously the job of representing a large and diverse city. “We are able to play all of the styles, and we really cover all of the bases. There is something for everyone,” says Tapia.

Members of the San Antonio Symphonic Band pose for a portrait with their instruments.

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Mixing students with more mature musicians is one way that San

Shirley Gauthier is the current President of the Board for

Antonio’s Band fulfills their mission: To provide a performance

the non-profit organization, and the only other original

medium for musicians, both professional and amateur, thereby

band member who remains active in the band with

promoting a greater knowledge and appreciation of the

Tapia. “We are very proud to come together and offer free

great wealth of wind music available. A second, but equally

entertainment to the people of San Antonio,” she shares.

important purpose, is to bring the joys of music through a performance to a wide spectrum of listening audiences.

The Band’s enduring tradition of excellence and service to the community makes Fiesta all the richer, and brings the music of

The second aspect of their mission is a source of great pride

San Antonio’s favorite event to people who might not be able to

to the band, as they work especially hard to serve a diverse

travel downtown. If you can’t make it to the band’s Fiesta show,

community with a unique mix of music to suit almost anyone.

be sure to check out another one of their concert. Each concert is

From Gershwin to Tejano, these capable musicians can do

free to the public, although the group does accept donations.

it all – and thousands of people have enjoyed music by this outstanding concert band completely free of charge.

We are very proud to come

together and offer free entertainment to the people of San Antonio.

– Shirley Gauthier

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Fiesta Fun for All

By Bob McCullough Photography by Betsy Newman

“Today, Fiesta Especial® provides

community-based instruction, leadership and life-skills development as well as opportunities for inclusion to individuals with disabilities living in and around San Antonio,” said Melanie Cawthon, RMI’s director of marketing and resource development. “It now offers a carnival, parade and royal court program.”

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A participant of Fiesta Especial Celebration Day at the Fiesta Carnival enjoys his go on a bungee trampoline. ®

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ost Fiesta San Antonio-goers look forward to the

from additional generous donors and dedicated volunteers,

traditional sights, sounds and experiences – bright

RMI also will coordinate necessities such as on-site medical

lights, pulsating music and close contact with hundreds or

care, adult diaper-changing stations, special entertainment,

many thousands of revelers, to name only a few sensations.

transportation scholarships for schools, education stations

To someone with a physical or cognitive challenge, the

in the arts, sciences and social studies, and much more.

typical Fiesta atmosphere can be downright intimidating.

Preceding Celebration Day will be the Fiesta Especial® parade

But for the special-needs community, a kinder, gentler form

through Windcrest on Saturday, April 22. Approximately 250

of Fiesta emerged in 2003 with the creation of Fiesta Especial®,

individuals with special needs will take to the tree-shaded

a multi-faceted effort that enables children and adults with

parade route through the heart of the community in decorated

disabilities to have fun just like everyone else. River City Christian

convertibles, flatbed-trailer floats and other conveyances

School launched Fiesta Especial®, but the program mushroomed

while Windcrest residents come out to cheer them on.

when non-profit Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI) got involved in 2011 and assumed full responsibility two years later.

Long before Celebration Day or the parade, RMI launches a ninemonth-long leadership and life skills program for members of the

“Today, Fiesta Especial® provides community-based instruction,

Fiesta Especial® Royal Court. Other organizations crown monarchs

leadership and life-skills development as well as opportunities

to rule over their Fiesta San Antonio events, and Fiesta Especial

for inclusion to individuals with disabilities living in and around

does likewise to teach lessons in philanthropy, volunteerism,

San Antonio,” said Melanie Cawthon, RMI’s director of marketing

leadership, communication, socialization and self-advocacy.

and resource development. “It now offers a carnival, parade and royal court program.”

The 12 members of Fiesta Especial® royalty earn their positions through fundraising. The male and female who raise the most

This year’s eagerly-anticipated carnival – also known as Fiesta

money serve as king and queen; others qualify to become dukes

Especial® Celebration Day – will take place Tuesday, April 25, in the

and duchesses, princes and princesses. All funds raised by the

Alamodome’s parking lot. An estimated 3,000 fun-seekers will get

Royal Court benefit children and adults with disabilities, while

to enjoy complimentary carnival rides and hot dog lunches as a

RMI accepts donations from the community for workshops,

result of RMI’s partnership with Wade Shows Inc. With assistance

sashes, crowns, gown stipends, medals and other regalia.

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Cawthon said members of the Fiesta Especial® Royal Court

developmental disabilities (IDD) than were available in the San

split up and make an average of 60 appearances throughout

Antonio area. It has grown to serve more than 150 individuals

the March-April Fiesta San Antonio season at coronations,

annually in residential and day-care programs as well as

school fairs, concerts and other special events.

7,000 each year through educational outreach programs.

“One of my favorite experiences with the Royal Court is being

“RMI opened the first community-based residential program

witness to what I call ‘The Power of the Crown,’” said Cawthon.

in the city for individuals with IDD,” said Cawthon, who joined

“It’s amazing when the Royal Court walks into a room. They’re

the organization in 2011. “Over the past 30-plus years, RMI has

viewed as royalty, not individuals with disabilities. The crowns and

developed residential options in foster homes, group homes and

positions of distinction held by members of our court dissolve

apartment-living environments. We operate on the philosophy

confusion, fears and preconceived notions that might otherwise

of normalization, believing that individuals with IDD deserve

have existed about people with special needs. The court members,

the same opportunities to enjoy life as any other citizen.”

in effect, become superstars and are pretty much treated as such.”

Cawthon believes Fiesta Especial® is unique, and it’s her intention to create a model that can be replicated in other community celebrations throughout the nation. Aside from generating fun for participants, Fiesta Especial® achieves another important objective – “creating awareness and visibility for the contributions individuals with disabilities make to our community.”

That same belief about normalization and enjoying life extends to Fiesta Especial®’s goal of providing Fiesta fun for all.

“Fiesta Especial® is not what it was when it started 14 years ago,” Cawthon said. “It has grown from a fundraiser and fun experience for people with disabilities to a viable program filled with opportunities for personal growth and development as well as inclusion. Where windows have closed, doors have opened, and each year, Fiesta

RMI, which makes Fiesta Especial® possible, opened in 1982

Especial® gets better and serves more, creating a significant impact

when a group of seven families wanted more residential-

and imprint on the San Antonio community.”

housing options for their adult children with intellectual and

®

Contestants in Fiesta Especial Celebration Day Shoebox Float Parade hustle to get their entry to the judges table.

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Fiesta’s Best Friend Pet Friendly Fiesta

By Mauri Elbel Photography by Betsy Newman

Contenders in Therapy Animals of San Antonio’s Pooch Parade vie for Best Matched Human and Dog Costume Contest.

Looking forward to experiencing the fun that unfolds at Fiesta San Antonio but feeling guilty about leaving your best friend behind? Fiesta offers several pet-friendly events that are perfect for enjoying alongside your furry – or feathered – friend. From pet parades and dog coronations to bonding with birds, these official Fiesta events are geared specifically for proud pet owners and their well-behaved animal companions. Plus, with the nation’s pet travel trends on the rise and more San Antonio hotels and restaurants making room for the four-legged members of the family, this year’s Fiesta experience promises to be the most pet-friendly yet.

Too cool for the April heat, this pooch reclines in his owner arms to pose as the cutest pooch piñata!

El Rey Fido Coronation

Fiesta’s® Feathered Friends

April 22, 10 AM

April 22, 9 AM – 3 PM

San Antonio Humane Society

Alamo Exhibition Bird Club

www.SAhumane.org/ERF

www.aebc.org

Pack up your pooch to enjoy a meaningful morning together at

Birds of a feather can flock together during Fiesta’s Feathered

the 15th annual El Rey Fido Coronation, which honors top canine-

Friends event taking place on the grounds of the beautiful 38-acre

human teams who have helped raise money for the pets at the San

San Antonio Botanical Garden. Pretty parrots, marvelous macaws

Antonio Humane Society (SAHS). The longstanding local nonprofit

and other bright birds are invited to accompany their owners

will honor the five top dollar-earning dogs at this free-to-the-public,

to the Alamo Exhibition Bird Club’s meet and greet where they

dog-friendly event that takes place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio.

can chat with successful bird keepers about managing birds in

The culmination of months of fundraising, the top dog will be

captivity and pick up tips for keeping them happy and healthy.

crowned El Rey Fido followed by four runners-up in the Royal Court,

“This is a great Fiesta event where people can bring their birds and

such as Prince of the Food Bowl and Duchess of the Chew Toy.

meet others of like minds while sharing experiences and stories,”

Watch these proud pups strut their stuff in stylish Royal Grr-robes

says David Dupuy, an AEBC board member and Fiesta Commissioner.

while enjoying entertainment including traditional folklórico dance performances. All funds raised go directly toward supporting the SAHS, which houses between 150 and 180 local dogs and cats at a time and facilitates nearly 5,000 pet adoptions annually.

“For each pet here at the shelter, it costs us $35 a day to house and feed them – that is just for the stay and doesn’t include costs for spaying or neutering or microchips or rabies vaccinations,” says Felicia Niño, SAHS’s director of communication. “If you think about $35 a day per pet, that is over $1,000 just to care for one pet for one month, so this event makes a big difference.”

In addition to the entertainment, there will also be opportunities to find out about SAHS’s services and programs that protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats in San Antonio.

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Held concurrently with San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Viva Botanical, folks with feathered friends can get advice from experts while learning more about the nonprofit 501c3 organization that promotes the education and welfare of caged birds.

“Birds need enrichment in captivity,” says Dupuy. “Birds are highly intelligent – they can be entertaining and beautiful to look at, but they are also the only animal that possesses the ability to express human verbal language and can be taught tricks and even potty-trained.”

If you’re planning to bring birdie along, Dupuy suggests taking a few precautions to keep your feathered friends safe such as using bird harnesses for birds that might become startled, making sure your bird’s wings are clipped so it can’t fly off, bringing your bird in a bird carrier and having cleaning supplies on hand in case your bird makes a mess.

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Fiesta® Pooch Parade April 29, 7:45 – 11 AM Therapy Animals of San Antonio www.therapyanimalssa.org Get a healthy start to your Saturday alongside your best friend as you walk leash-in-hand along the 2.6-mile course winding through the leafy streets of Alamo Heights. Therapy Animals of San Antonio proudly

A Fiesta® Pooch Parade contestant rides a chariot fit for a queen during the 125th Fiesta® San Antonio.

presents its 19th annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade, a highly-anticipated Fiesta tradition that raises funds for the nonprofit, all-volunteer organization with a mission for bringing people and animals together for healing.

“The Fiesta Pooch Parade provides funding we need to cover operations for a year,” says Linda Jean Porter, Therapy Animals of San Antonio’s immediate past president. “And it’s a great chance for the animals to interact with each other and get some exercise and extra attention.”

This fun event is not only pet- and family-friendly, it enables Therapy Animals of San Antonio to provide certification and training for human animal teams. These teams visit a vast number of facilities ranging from hospitals and children’s treatment areas to bereavement centers and family shelters throughout Bexar County and surrounding areas.

Registration and pre-walk activities begin at 7:45 a.m. and the parade begins at 9:15 a.m. with exhibits and presentations happening throughout the morning, including the Canine Costume Contest. Expect to see dressed up dogs enjoying doggie treats, a variety of booths showcasing dog-related products and goodies, rescue groups, military dog demonstrations and a huge crowd at this festive neighborhood event that takes place on April 29.

“Some of the Fiesta events are very dog-friendly as long as you are taking the right precautions for your dogs,” says Porter who suggested a few tips to keep your pooch safe and healthy by ensuring they don’t get hot, dehydrated or anxious. “A lot of this is common sense but people don’t always think of these things from a dog’s perspective.”

Pooch Parade Tips

• Bring plenty of water for your dog – San Antonio can get hot and animals need to stay hydrated and cool.

• Pay attention to elements like hot asphalt your dog is walking on, seek out shade, be aware of how long your pet is in the heat, and never leave your dog in a parked car.

• Be aware of your dog in a crowd and make sure the environment (loud noises, marching bands and fireworks) isn’t becoming anxiety-provoking for your dog.

• If you are going to enjoy snacks, bring healthy treats for your dog.

• Make sure your dog has proper identification in case they get lost.

• Bring poop bags to clean up after your dog.

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Ten Dog-Friendly Restaurants Rita’s on the River ritasontheriver.com 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 | 210-227-7482 Charlie Wants A Burger charliewantsaburger.com 23 Losoya Street | 210.227.0864 Green at Pearl Brewery eatatgreen.com 200 E. Grayson Street St. 120 | 210.320.5865 La Gloria (Pearl) chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria 100 East Grayson | 210.267.9040 Down on Grayson downongrayson.com 303 East Grayson | 210.248.9244 Augie’s Barbed Wire Smokehouse augiesbbq.com 3709 N. St. Mary’s St. | 210.735.0088 Tacos and Tequila tacosandtequilatnt.com 1915 Broadway St. Suite 111 | 210.314.8226 Cappy’s Restaurant cappysrestaurant.com 5011 Broadway | 210.828.9669 Zinc Bistro & Bar zincwine.com 207 N. Presa St. | 210.224.2900 The Friendly Spot thefriendlyspot.com 942 South Alamo Street | 210.224.BEER

Fiesta Food Passport 2017

By Claudia Alarcon

Miss Fiesta® San Antonio Madi Moad-Hageman and Queen of Soul 2016 Jola Lawal sample the tasty treats of Taste of New Orleans.

W

elcome to Fiesta, San Antonio’s

most iconic celebration! Fiesta

offers hundreds of events with something for everyone, from parades, street fairs, and fun runs to fancy galas, coronations, and masquerade parties. But there’s one thing that everyone looks forward to the most during Fiesta: the food.

This multi-cultural celebration offers a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of treats from the city’s diverse ethnic heritage.

We asked some of San Antonio’s most outstanding chefs to share their Fiesta secrets with us, and they have revealed their picks for what to eat and drink at their favorite events.

Brian West, CBW Enterprises and Executive Producer of “Tastes of Texas” the voice of Texas Cuisine Chef Brian West, Executive Chef and former Culinary Instructor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Operational Chef on Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible,” and former owner and operator of Café Paladar, one of the earliest fine dining venues in the Stone Oak area. He has been in the restaurant and food service industry for more than 20 years. “I’ve been a Texan all my life, born in McAllen and raised in San Antonio, and I love our food, from Tex-Mex to BBQ to steaks. When I was at the CIA as an instructor, I noticed that when we were doing the “Foods of the Americas” course for our students, Texas was barely mentioned. When I inquired about it, the CIA director responded “I mean really, what cuisine is really Texan other than chili?” That took me aback, but made me realize we’ve never really given our great cuisine a voice. Louisiana and New Orleans have given identity and voice to their food, and I think it’s time Texas does the same!

Chef Brian has been working on a new culinary experience for Fiesta Fiesta, the April 20 official opening event of Fiesta 2017, featuring live entertainment, Official Fiesta Royalty, and special guests. This can’t-be-missed Fiesta event is even better this year with the addition of Tastes of Texas. “Tastes of Texas at Fiesta Fiesta is a cooperative effort between 12 local and regional chefs, including myself, to showcase the six different “food regions” of Texas. The public can sample dishes from each of the different regions, which I’ve identified as follows:

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Fiesta San Antonio is not only about gorditas and chicken on a stick! Revelers can kick back with piping hot beignets and a cold drink at Taste of New Orleans.

Geronimo Lopez, Executive Chef, Botika

1. “The Piney Curtain”- East Texas

A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Chef Geronimo Lopez has more than

2. “The Acadian Coast” – Gulf Coast

20 years’ experience as a chef in six countries. He was the Executive

3. “Hill Country”- Central Texas

Chef and Instructor of Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of

4. “Tex-Mex Country”- South Texas

America (CIA), San Antonio before opening Botika, a restaurant at

5. “Cattle Country”- North and Northwest Texas

the Historic Pearl Brewery serving Peruvian-Asian cuisines. Chef

6. “The Green Chili Line”- Texas West of the Pecos

Lopez loves A Night in Old San Antonio, known to locals as NIOSA, a

Each of these regions has its own history that contributes to Texas’ culinary roots. What better venue than Fiesta to celebrate Texas Cuisine? Come out and join us for some amazing food and get to know your local Texas chefs!

huge street festival that features 250 elaborately decorated food and drink booths and more than a dozen nonstop entertainment stages, representing the diverse cultures and customs of San Antonio in 15 heritage-themed areas. “NIOSA is a must if you have never done Fiesta before - the ambiance, the music, the food! It is the most “puro SA” event I have witnessed in my five years in this town, it reminds me a lot of the palenques that are typical in Mexico, but with a unique San Antonio flavor to it. From turkey legs to funnel cakes or those big chalupas, it is definitely not the day to be thinking about your diet. Walk around, dance to the beat and indulge, that’s NIOSA!”

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Jeff White, Executive Chef, Boiler House Texas Grill and Wine Garden

Johnny Hernandez, Executive Chef, La Gloria and La Fruteria

This San Antonio native has an impressive resume that includes

The San Antonio native studied at the Culinary Institute of America

stints from Biga on the Banks to L’Etoile and Austin’s now defunct

in New York before starting a successful career at exclusive resorts

Louis 106. He was executive chef at Grey Moss Inn for seven years

such as the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and the Four Seasons

before joining Johnny Hernandez at True Flavors Catering Company,

Biltmore in Santa Barbara, California. Back at home, he opened True

and since 2013 he has been helming the kitchen at Boiler House.

Flavors Catering in 1994 before launching the popular La Gloria and

“Although I am usually in the kitchen during Fiesta events, my all-

sibling The Fruteria, showcasing the best street foods of Mexico.

time favorite is NIOSA! The vibe is always buzzing with excitement

He is the sole vendor at Southwest School of Art’s Fiesta Arts Fair,

and anticipation for the debauchery to come. I go for the great food,

an intimate two-day event that offers art lovers and collectors an

as well as trying to end up on top with the biggest stack of empty

opportunity to purchase high-quality contemporary and traditional

beer cups. My favorite food stops for this event are Hey Market for

art and craft from approximately 115 artists exhibitors while they

their greasy, sexy puffy tacos. Another is Bratwurst Brochen for the

enjoy live regional music, foods and beverages, and a hands-on

sauerkraut brat. My wife turned me on to another event, the King

children’s art area. “The Arts Fair is by far my favorite Fiesta event,

William Fair. She started taking me three years ago and it has quickly

it showcases two of my favorite things -art and food- and many

become a fave! There’s great beer and food. I go for the gorditas and

guests attend for the Fruteria margaritas that are the best you will

the mangonadas (spicy mango snowcones). The atmosphere is a

find at any event. To me it’s a great Mexican street food theme,

lot more relaxed and super family friendly.” This fun event features

with tacos al pastor with pineapple and salsa de arbol, chicken

art and craft vendors, live music and dance on five stages, food

alambres hot off the grill, quesadillas filled with chicken and

and beverage booths, a Kids Kingdom play area, and a small and

Oaxaca cheese, and you have to try the corn in a cup served with

quirky parade, all on the streets of the historic King William district.

crema, queso fresco, and fresh lime juice. Wash it all down with one of the many aguas frescas or a great Margarita, why not!”

Refreshing drinks are sometimes the only thing that can stave off the hot, South Texas sunshine in April.

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Diana Barrios Treviño, Restaurateur/Owner, Los Barrios, Hacienda Los Barrios, Viola’s Ventanas

Angie Bridges, Owner, Copa Wine Bar

The daughter of celebrated restaurateur Viola Barrios, Chef Diana

Vine and founder of the Taste of the Northside, a fabulous night of

helms the kitchen at the legendary, family-owned Los Barrios

gourmet food and drink paired with high-energy entertainment,

restaurant, as well as La Hacienda de Los Barrios and Viola’s

featuring over 50 food vendors and over 40 different types of

Ventanas, all serving some of the most beloved Texas-Mexican

wine and beer tastings -all for one all-inclusive ticket price that

home cooking in town. Chef Diana and her team host a booth at

includes parking and shuttle service - in a beautiful country club

Fiesta’s Alamo Heights Night, an event that highlights food from

setting. “To say that you get a lot of food at Taste of the Northside

some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants and caterers, from

(TONS) is an understatement. This hidden gem of Fiesta San

Texas-style BBQ to fajitas, gyros, and turkey legs in a family-friendly

Antonio is worth visiting for so many reasons, but we all know

atmosphere with live entertainment, a carnival, and fireworks

the real reason to visit any Fiesta event is the food. At TONS, the

show. “Fiesta, my favorite time of the year! My husband and I attend

sounds of Fiesta draw you to the gate, but from then on, just follow

many Fiesta events, and the first one is always Alamo Heights Night,

your nose through a labyrinth of some of San Antonio’s favorite

where Los Barrios has the chalupa booth. So we always kick off

restaurants. When my husband Jeff and I started this event in

Fiesta with some chalupas and some very cold Dos XX’s beer! We

1999, we had a few vendors like Chile Beach Jams, a Texas olive

also have our favorites at NIOSA. We never miss the grilled on-

company, and bread from Reggiano’s Bakery. We had no idea

site cheeseburgers in Clown Alley, and of course the calf fries in

how big this event would turn out to be 18 years later, and we

Frontier Town. And if you get to the Market Square you HAVE to get

consider it one of our proudest accomplishments. Today, you

the gorditas and tripas tacos. I wish Fiesta started tomorrow!”

can expect to taste dishes from across the globe from barbecue

Angie Bridges, along with her husband, Jeff, opened Copa Wine Bar in Stone Oak in 2005. Angie is also the original Queen of the

to baked ziti - there will be something to please everyone!”

Rows and rows of baked goods and cookies can be found in Panaderias all across our Alamo City during Fiesta® San Antonio.

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Jose Ochoa, Chief Culinary Officer, Palenque Group

Jeff Balfour, Executive Chef/Owner, Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

Chef Jose Ochoa is a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary

Jeff Balfour, a Galveston native, moved to San Antonio in 2002 to

College in Austin and the youngest son of successful restaurateur

develop the culinary program at Citrus, the restaurant at Hotel

Pancho Ochoa, founder of El Pollo Loco, Taco Palenque, and more

Valencia Riverwalk. There, he showcased his talent at preparing

recently Palenque Grill, where Jose showcases his cooking skills.

Gulf Coast cuisine. In 2015 he opened Southerleigh Fine Food &

Palenque Grill hosted the 25 Anniversary Celebration of the

Brewery, where he serves his modern take on Texas’ cross-cultural

Order of the Cascarón back in January, and will have a food truck

cuisine paired with a rotating selection of house-brewed beers.

stationed near the Alamo during the Battle of Flowers Parade and

“Fiesta is one of the best carnival food times of the year. I always

Flambeau Parade. “I’m extremely excited about this year’s Fiesta

look forward to grabbing some brisket tacos, the chicken on a

because it is Palenque Grill’s very first time participating in San

stick, or a turkey leg if in a hurry to get to an event. But my favorites

Antonio’s most popular event! I’m looking forward to the Fiesta

are the gorditas; I absolutely love the crispiness of the masa with

Fiesta festivities and can’t wait to try the famous grilled shish kabobs

the fresh crunch of the lettuce. I love the simple American-style

served with onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms. My next stop

cheese they are topped with as well. Whether you go for beans

will lead me in search for some gorditas, flautas, and enchiladas

or top with chicken or beef, they are always a favorite. They are

served with fried cubed potatoes, of course accompanied with a

usually easy to find and are my go to at events like NIOSA.”

th

cold Dos XX. To satisfy my sweet tooth, I’m looking forward to having some delicious funnel cake. Now where are my cascarones!?

Food booths of all types can be found at A Night in Old San Antonio® (NIOSA®), including favorites like gorditas and chalupas.

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e t s Ta of s a x Te

Illustrating Fiesta with Color, Tradition and a Little Surprise

By Cheryl Jividen | Photo by Elizabeth Warburton

The poster celebrates the 126th Fiesta and was inspired by many influences. Over the years, Spina, who’s lived in Olmos Park Terrace, Monte Vista and Alta Vista, has enjoyed many events with her family, and even now enjoys her favorite, the Fiesta Flambeau, as well as the fireworks, the River Parade and Alamo Heights Night.

“I wanted something that celebrates Fiesta,” says Spina of the design. “There was a Fiesta poster from the past featuring a dancer that influenced me.” Her research led her to the Chiapas dress, “it’s characteristic of Mexico and is a cultural representation in folkloric dress. It’s totally traditional.” While the dress may be traditional, the dancer was in part drawn from her own daughter, Bianca, “she’s beautiful and takes after her dad’s Spanish heritage, with her dark hair and widow’s peak. It helped me do the dancer’s face.”

Spina has a signature element in most of her work. She often hides artistic surprises in her art that require a closer look, “I like to call them Easter Eggs, a way to hide little discoveries.” Hidden in the Fiesta poster is a tiny Alamo on the dancer’s shoe.

Spina, whose business Gruene House Design can be found on Facebook, has a special talent for making commemorative posters for many occasions including the Wimberley Arts Festival, Texas Aviation Expo, Kerrville Folk Festival, Buda Fine Arts Festival, and the Tejanao Conjunto Festival. She always uses the same method, sketching in graphite lead pencil, scanning it, and then

Therese Spina

Fiesta® San Antonio 2017 Poster Artist

New Braunfels-based graphic designer and illustrator Therese Spina has a saying, “I’m not a Yankee, I’m a born again Texan!” Born in Sleepy Hollow, New York and raised in Newburgh New York, she found her

applying line art in Illustrator before adding color, textures and fills in Photoshop. In this poster, Spina says she did her best to suggest embroidery in the dress.”

Spina is a communications arts design major and holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas State University.

way to San Antonio when the Air Force assigned her to Randolph

As for the impact of her winning design, Spina says, “I hope it will

Air Force Base as an aircraft painter. During her four-year stint, she

excite others and get those who haven’t enjoyed Fiesta to be

received a letter of recommendation from the base Commander for

motivated to do so.” She sums it up, “Fiesta takes over the city

her artistic acumen on the Randolf Fiesta float. Thirty six years later

with its beauty, excitement, glamour and fun. Like a benevolent

she is being honored for her Fiesta art again, as her poster, Chiapas

Godzilla, the Chiapas dancer is stepping over the city, she’s the

Dancer was selected as the official Fiesta® San Antonio 2017 poster.

party, the beauty that takes over the city.” Let the festivities begin!

Posters and a range of iconic Fiesta wearables and gifts are available for purchase at The Fiesta Store® at 2611 Broadway and online at www.fiesta-sa.org. Spina will be making select appearances and signing copies before and during Fiesta, beginning April 20, 2017.

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San Antonio District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño and Mayor Ivy Taylor wearing their collections of Fiesta medals.

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Medal Mania!

By Julie Catalano

The Fiesta Store can hook you up!

They are small but impressive. Simple yet striking. Affordable yet priceless. And everybody wants one. Or two. Or 200.

Every year Fiesta-goers go absolutely manic for medals – those eye-catching little treasures dangling from a pin that make Fiesta even more fun and festive. If that’s possible.

For such a coveted fashion accessory, this bit of Fiesta bling had rather humble beginnings. As the story goes, the Texas Cavaliers first thought of “King’s coins” in 1946 as freebies for the masses.

By the early 1960s the coins had their own cardboard sleeves created by Joske’s department store. But it wasn’t until 1971 that Charles Orsinger, as King Antonio XLIX, kicked it up a notch by punching holes in about 200 of his royal coins and threading ribbons through them. The decade was almost over by the time Lt. Col. Leon Childers perfected the whole idea by introducing the military style medal, a fitting concept that remains to this day.

Since then, designs have evolved in a big way. “It used to be here’s the logo, here’s the name, a little bit of confetti on the side and that was it,” says Mari Morales, director of retail at the Fiesta Store, where official medals are sold. “Now people are really getting into the design of their medals, and it’s become a social media frenzy to see who has which medal.”

So where do all these medals come from? They are the promotional stars of 100 member organizations of the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, most of whom design their own medals for giveaways at special events before and during Fiesta. Over the years countless thousands of medals have been designed and distributed by local charitable organizations, colleges and universities, city government, religious institutions, sports teams, hotels, restaurants and more.

In addition, the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission itself gets into the act in a very special way, creating its own curated collection of medals every year. For 2017, look for Baby’s First Fiesta, My First Fiesta, Show Us Your Shoes®, Miss Fiesta, the popular Sugar Skull,

the cotton candyscented Carnival, a seven-medal Happy Hour set – one for each day of the week – and a Fiesta Fiesta medal for the huge kickoff event of the same name. Perennial fan favorites are medals depicting the three parades: Fiesta Flambeau, Battle of Flowers and the King’s River Parade.

But one medal leads the pack every year. “The official Fiesta poster medal is always the most important one to us because it represents all of Fiesta,” says Morales. “It is derived from an actual work of art by the winner of the poster competition.

And because it is entirely possible to look good and do good – especially during Fiesta – the medals serve a philanthropic purpose as well. “Our customers know that if they buy their medals from the Fiesta Store, a portion of the sale helps the nonprofit organization that designed and produced their particular medal, and it helps the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission – also a nonprofit – at the same time.” New medal prices range from $8 – $17.

As popular as the medals are, for savvy shoppers there’s even more in store – it is truly the retail repository of all things Fiesta, overflowing with official Fiesta merchandise and boutique-style gifts, fashion, toys, accessories, caps, jewelry, home décor and much more.

When it comes to buying Fiesta medals, says Morales, time is of the essence; it’s not always possible to predict which new medals will be in big demand. “If there’s a particular medal you are determined to own, the sooner the better.”

In other words, put the pedal to the medal and get to the Fiesta Store pronto. When it comes to Fiesta medals, it’s not less is more.

More is more – and more is better.

FiestaMedals.com,

The Official Medal Sponsor of Fiesta San Antonio San Antonio’s premier Fiesta Medal maker since 1984, FiestaMedals.com can help you create your own unique, collectible medal for Fiesta®. Fast, friendly, and expert service will ensure you’re not caught empty handed when medal mania ensues!

Visit www.fiestamedals.com and complete Military Ambassador TSgt Steven Nowicki, USAF adorned with Fiesta medals waves to the crowd during the Fiesta Flambeau Parade. ®

the “Contact Us” form to get started.

Mark your Calendar! On April 20, Fiesta® will kick off with Fiesta® Fiesta at Hemisfair where the most serious medal hoarders partake in Pin Pandemonium, presented by FiestaMedals.com, to buy and trade some of San Antonio’s most coveted medals.

Official Fiesta San Antonio Schedule of Events ®

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PRE-FIESTA EVENTS MARCH 18, 2017 10 AM – 2 PM “Fit For a Princess” Self-Esteem Princess Training Camp and Coronation Cherice Cochrane Mentoring or Success Foundation Windcrest Civic Center 9310 Jim Seal Drive 8:01 PM – 10:30 PM San Antonio Queen of Soul Pageant San Antonio Queen of Soul, Inc. Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry

APRIL 1, 2017 7 PM – 10 PM Lutheran Coronation San Antonio Lutheran Coronation Society Scottish Rite Temple, 308 Avenue E 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM NAACP Youth Image Awards Banquet San Antonio NAACP Youth Council TBD TBD

APRIL 2, 2017 3 PM – 5 PM Fiesta® Teen Queen Coronation The Woman’s Club of San Antonio The Josephine Theater 339 W. Josephine Street

APRIL 8, 2017 9 AM – 1:30 PM Growing Up Female San Antonio Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority St. Philip’s College 1801 Martin Luther King Drive

APRIL 14, 2017 6 PM – 8 PM Mr. Teen San Antonio Mentoring and Scholarship Banquet Cherice Cochrane Mentoring for Success Foundation Schertz Civic Center Ballroom 1400 Schertz Parkway 68 | OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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APRIL 15, 2017 Game Time – TBD UTSA Football Fiesta® Spring Game University of Texas at San Antonio Dub Farris Stadium 8400 N Loop 1604 W

APRIL 19, 2017 10:30 AM – 3 PM Fiesta® Hat Contest and Luncheon The Woman’s Club of San Antonio Alzafar Shrine Center 901 N. Loop 1604 West 12 PM Fiesta® Mariachi Mass San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza 6 PM Cutting Edge™ Fiesta® Fashion Show University of the Incarnate Word McCombs Center Rosenburg Skyroom 847 E. Hildebrand

FIESTA EVENTS APRIL 20, 2017 5 – 9 PM Fiesta® Fiesta at Hemisfair Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Hemisfair 434 S Alamo St 6 PM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

APRIL 21, 2017 9 AM JBSA-Lackland Fiesta® Military Parade 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland JBSA-Lackland Parade Grounds 1820 Bong St.

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9 AM – 1 PM Senior Fiesta® Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. Wonderland of the Americas Mall 4522 Fredericksburg Road 10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St. 11 AM – 3 PM Fiesta® UTSA University of Texas at San Antonio UTSA Sombrilla Plaza One UTSA Circle 5 PM – 11 PM Fiesta Oyster Bake® St. Mary’s University Alumni Association St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria 5 PM – 12 AM Taste of New Orleans San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N. St. Mary’s St. 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Crown The King!

Public Crowning of Rey Feo Rey Feo Educational Foundation Main Plaza, 115 West Main Plaza 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM Alamo Heights Night® Alamo Heights Rotary Club University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway 7 PM – 12 AM Rey Feo Crown Celebration Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Lonesome Dove Room, 200 E. Market St. FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

7:30 PM – 12 PM WEBB Party San Antonio AIDS Foundation The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham Street

9 AM – 3 PM Fiesta’s® Feathered Friends Alamo Exhibition Bird Club San Antonio Botanical Gardens 555 Funston Place

8 PM – 1 AM Fiesta® Masquerade Party Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Psi Alpha Chapter Hilton Garden Inn 8101 Pat Booker Road

9 AM – 4 PM Fiesta® Lacrosse Invitational San Antonio Lacrosse Tournament St. Mary’s Hall, 9401 Starcrest

8 PM Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle

10 AM – 12 PM San Jacinto Victory Celebration DRT, Alamo Heroes Chapter Alamo Cenotaph, Alamo Plaza

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10 AM – 2 PM Viva Botanica San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place

7 AM – 1 PM Fiesta Especial® 5K Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown

10 AM – 1 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St.

7 AM – 2 PM Walk for Autism Any Baby Can of San Antonio Helotes Cornyval Grounds 12210 Leslie Road

10 AM – 4 PM Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc. Woodlawn Gymnasium, 1103 Cincinnati

12 PM – 10 PM Piñatas in the Barrio AUEDA Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe St. 12 PM – 12 AM Taste of New Orleans San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N. St. Mary’s St. 1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E, Guenther St. 6 PM – 7:30 PM Investiture of King Antonio The Texas Cavaliers The Alamo 7 PM – 11 PM All-American Canteen Preservation Fort Sam Houston Sunset Station 1174 E. Commerce Depot 1 7 PM – 11 PM Chips N’ Salsa SA Youth Check fiesta-sa.org for location

8 AM Fiesta® Mission 10K Run San Antonio Road Runners Mission County Park #1 6030 Padre Dr

10 AM – 4 PM Fiesta® Festival Volunteer Service Council for the San Antonio State Supported Living Center San Antonio State Supported Living Center 6711 S. New Braunfels, Ste. 500

8 AM – 11 AM Caminada de Fiesta® Texas Wanderers Mitchell Lake Audubon Center 10750 Pleasanton Rd.

10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

8 AM – 5 PM Texas Corvette Association Car Show SJRC Texas Boerne Main Plaza, Main Street

10 AM – 6 PM Fiesta® de los Ninos Port San Antonio Port San Antonio, 200 Donald Goodrich Rd

8 AM – 8 PM Fiesta® Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio, Inc. Star Soccer Complex 5103 David Edwards Dr. AND Schertz Complex 75 Maske Road Schertz, TX 78154

10 AM – 6 PM Fiesta® Arts Fair Southwest School of Art Southwest School of Art, 300 Augusta

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Southwest Olympic Fiesta® Southwest ISD Spring Sports Complex 11914 Dragon Lane

11 AM – 11 PM Fiesta Oyster Bake® St. Mary’s University Alumni Association St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria

8 AM – 8 PM Fiesta® Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio, Inc. Star Soccer Complex 5103 David Edwards Dr. AND Schertz Complex 75 Maske Road, Schertz, TX 78154

9 AM – 1 PM Zeta Fiesta® Track Meet Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sam Houston High School 4635 E. Houston St.

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

10 AM – 2 PM Fiesta® Olé Pan American League San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 North Loop 1604 W

9 AM – 2 PM Earth Day City of San Antonio Woodlawn Lake, 1303 Cincinnati

12 PM – 2 PM This Hallowed Ground Sons of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Chapter Alamo Plaza

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St.

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10 AM – 11 AM El Rey Fido Coronation San Antonio Humane Society Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E Market Street

7 PM – 11 PM Patriotic and Historical Ball State Association of Texas Pioneers 401 Villita St. 8 PM – 11 PM “INCOGNITO” Fiesta’s Masked Ball URBAN-15 GROUP 2500 S. Presa San Antonio, Texas 78210 8 PM Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle

APRIL 23, 2017 8 AM – 5 PM Fiesta® Wildflower Ride Morgan’s Wonderland Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 NW Loop 1604 E

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10:30 AM – 3 PM Champagne and Diamonds Brunch Lo Bello Women’s Association Witte Museum – Mays Family Center 3801 Broadway St. 11 AM – 5 PM Fiesta® Arts Fair Southwest School of Art Southwest School of Art, 300 Augusta 11 AM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 11 AM – 8 PM Fiesta® de la Familia St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and School, 700 Dewhurst 12 PM – 4:00 PM Fiesta® Kings Cup San Antonio Polo Club Olmos Basin Park, 651 Devine Rd 12 PM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 12 PM – 8 PM Deco District Arts and Music Festival Network for Youth Artists Deco District, 1800 Fredericksburg Road 12 PM – 11 PM Taste of New Orleans San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N. St. Mary’s St. 1 PM – 9 PM Fort Sam Houston Fiesta® Ceremony & Fireworks Extravaganza Fort Sam Houston Fort Sam Houston, MacArthur Parade Field 1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House, 409 E, Guenther St. 2 PM Fiesta® POPS San Antonio Symphony The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle

APRIL 24, 2017 10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St.

1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E, Guenther St. 2 PM – 4 PM Fiesta® Flower Show The Woman’s Club of San Antonio The Woodward House 1717 San Pedro

11 AM Air Force at The Alamo U.S. Air Force The Alamo

5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night In Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita, 418 Villita Street

1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E, Guenther St.

6 PM – 9 PM SAC 22nd Annual Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main

4 PM – 5 PM Pilgrimage to the Alamo DRT, Alamo Mission Chapter Alamo Plaza

6 – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

6 PM – 9 PM SAC 22nd Annual Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main 6 PM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 7 PM – 9 PM The Texas Cavaliers River Parade The Texas Cavaliers San Antonio River, Riverwalk

APRIL 25, 2017 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM Children’s Texas History Forum DRT, Alamo Couriers Chapter Casa Navarro, 228 S. Laredo 10 AM – 3 PM Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

6:30 PM – 10 PM Ford Mariachi Festival & Kickoff Paseo Del Rio Association San Antonio River Walk 602 E. Commerce 7 PM and 10:30 PM Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation Charlie McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s St. 7 PM Fiesta in Blue United States Air Force Band of the West Laurie Auditorium One Stadium Drive Trinity University

APRIL 26, 2017 10 AM – 4 PM Fiesta® Flower Show The Woman’s Club of San Antonio The Woodward House 1717 San Pedro 10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

3 PM A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada Asociación de Charros San Antonio Rancho del Charro, 6126 Padre Drive

10 AM – 8 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway

3 PM – 8 PM Chili Queens Chili Cook-off The Happy Foundation The Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St.

10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St.

3 PM – 9 PM Throwback Fiesta® San Antonio Parks Foundation Maverick Park, 1000 Broadway St

11 AM Army at The Alamo U.S. Army Army at The Alamo

11 AM Marines at The Alamo U.S. Marines The Alamo

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11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza

10 AM – 6 PM St. Philip’s College CultureFest St. Philip’s College St. Philip’s College 1801 Martin Luther King Drive

7 PM and 10:30 PM Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation Charlie McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s St.

1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E, Guenther St.

11 AM Navy at The Alamo U.S. Navy The Alamo

8 PM – 10 PM Fiesta Comedy Explosion Priest Holmes Foundation Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 618 NW Loop 410 #312

5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Gartenfest Beethoven Maennerchor Beethoven Halle and Garden 422 Pereida Street 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Taste of the Northside Brighton Center The Club at Sonterra 901 E, Sonterra Boulevard 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night In Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita, 418 Villita Street 6 PM – 9 PM SAC 22nd Annual Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main 7 PM – 10 PM Ford Mariachi Festival Paseo Del Rio Association San Antonio River Walk 602 E. Commerce 7 PM and 10:30 PM Cornyation Fiesta® Cornyation Charlie McCombs Empire Theater 226 N. St. Mary’s St. 8 PM – 10 PM Coronation of The Queen of The Order of the Alamo The Order of the Alamo Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St.

APRIL 27, 2017 9 AM – 5 PM San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show & Sale San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society San Antonio Garden Center 33110 N. New Braunfels Ave. 10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza 12 PM – 12:30 AM 10th Street River Festival VFW Post 76 10 Tenth Street 12 PM – 10 PM PACfest Palo Alto College Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret 1 PM – 4 PM Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour Perry-Gething Foundation Margaret Gething House 409 E, Guenther St. 5 PM – 9 PM Family Fiesta® Colonial Hills Methodist Church Colonial Hills Methodist Church 5247 Vance Jackson Rd 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Gartenfest Beethoven Maennerchor Beethoven Halle and Garden 422 Pereida Street 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night In Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita, 418 Villita Street 6 PM – 9 PM SAC 22nd Annual Multicultural Conference San Antonio College San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main 6 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Battle of Flowers® Association Band Festival Battle of Flowers® Association Alamo Stadium Beginning April 7 110 Tuleta Street 7 PM – 10 PM Ford Mariachi Festival Paseo Del Rio Association San Antonio River Walk 602 E. Commerce

APRIL 28, 2017 9 AM – 5 PM San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show & Sale San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society San Antonio Garden Center 33110 N. New Braunfels Ave. 10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St. 11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St. 12 PM – 12:30 AM 10th Street River Festival VFW Post 76 10, 10th Street 12:20 PM – 4 PM Battle of Flowers ® Parade Battle of Flowers® Association Beginning April 7 Parade Route 1 PM – 10 PM Fiesta® World Class Jazz Concert St. Mary’s University Department of Music St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria 5 PM – 12 AM Fiesta® Gartenfest Beethoven Maennerchor Beethoven Halle and Garden 422 Pereida Street 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM NIOSA® (A Night In Old San Antonio®) San Antonio Conservation Society La Villita 418 Villita Street 7 PM – 10 PM Dance with the King Fiesta® Square Dance Alamo Area Square & Round Dance Association Tri-Point Center 3233 North St. Mary’s Street OFFICIAL FIESTA SAN ANTONIO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | 71

APRIL 29, 2017 7:45 AM – 11 AM Fiesta® Pooch Parade Therapy Animals of San Antonio Alamo Heights Swimming Pool 250 Viesca 9 AM Starfish Dash Run/Walk The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society UT Health San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229 8 AM – 5 PM Alamo City Fiesta® Rugby Tournament Alamo City Rugby Club Brooks Park 3605 Goliad Road 8 AM – 5 PM Fiesta® Jazz Band Festival St. Mary’s University Department of Music St. Mary’s University One Camino Santa Maria 9 AM – 6 PM King William Fair King William Association King William Historical Neighborhood 122 Madison St. 9 AM – 5 PM San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show & Sale San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society San Antonio Garden Center 33110 N. New Braunfels Ave. 10 AM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square, 514 West Commerce St. 10 AM The Circle for Life Motor Rally The Circle for Life Javelina Harley-Davidson 29078 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd Boerne, TX 11 AM – 3 PM United Way Kids Festival United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County Lockwood Park 801 North Olive Street

12 PM – 12:30 AM 10th Street River Festival VFW Post 76 10, 10th Street

3 PM – 4:30 PM 9th Annual Fiesta® Concert San Antonio Symphonic Band Concordia Lutheran Church 16801 Huebner Road

4:15 PM Fiesta® Fandango Run San Antonio Road Runners Parade Route 6:30 – 10 PM Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association, Inc. Parade Route

4 PM – 6 PM Praise Dance Celebration Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry Beginning April 7

APRIL 30, 2017 10 AM – 12 AM Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square Rey Feo Educational Foundation Market Square 514 West Commerce St. 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Fiesta® Nueva Saint John’s Lutheran Church Saint John’s Lutheran Church 502 E. Nueva 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM San Jose MissionFest Mission San Jose Church Mission San Jose Church 701 E. Pyron Ave. 12 PM – 5 PM Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum Witte Museum Witte Museum 3801 Broadway 1 PM All Veterans Memorial Service Alamo Chapter 366 Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans Plaza E. Martin at Jefferson Street

5 PM – 6 PM Music from St. Mark’s St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 315 E. Pecan St. 11 AM – 11 PM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIESTA® SAN ANTONIO APRIL 22, 2017 5 – 10 PM Valero Texas Open After Party Valero Texas Open’s 19th Hole Fiesta presented by Kickstart by Mountain Dew The Backyard TPC San Antonio 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261

APRIL 23, 2017

1 PM – 4 PM Healthy Choices Conference Top Teens of America, Inc. West End Baptist Church Robert E. Brown Educational Bldg.

923 Culebra Rd.

2 – 4 PM RivALZ: Blondes vs. Brunettes Alzheimer’s Association: San Antonio and South Texas Chapter Alamo Stadium 110 Tuleta Drive

1 PM – 5 PM Tom C. Clark Funday Sunday Clark High School Band Boosters Tom C. Clark High School

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11 AM – 12 AM Fiesta® Carnival Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Alamodome, Parking Lot C 100 Montana St.

1 PM – 8 PM Festival De Cascarones Texas A&M – San Antonio One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224

11 AM – 1 AM Fiesta® San Fernando San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral 115 W. Main Plaza

3 PM A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada Asociación de Charros San Antonio Rancho del Charro 6126 Padre Drive

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4 PM – 7 PM La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Reception LULAC Council No. 2 Check fiesta-sa.org for location

5 – 8 PM Fiesta® Tech Trek San Antonio Chamber of Commerce San Antonio’s Downtown Tech District

APRIL 26, 2017 6 PM Fiesta® at the Farm San Antonio Food Bank Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Rd. FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

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SAN ANTONIO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ENJOY FOUR PREMIER PARADES DURING THE 11 DAYS OF FIESTA®.

1. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade, April 24 Starting in 1927 the “monarch of merriment” arrived by plane, train 1

or automobile. In 1941 the Texas Cavaliers King Antonio celebrated the completion of improvements to the San Antonio River Walk with the first River Parade, where the floats really float. The King and many others have been delighting audiences along the River Walk ever since.

2. The Battle of Flowers® Parade, April 28 This is the “grandmother” of them all, the oldest event of Fiesta® San Antonio. Ladies first paraded their flower-covered carriages around the Shrine of Texas Liberty in April 1891 to commemorate the Battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Today the parade is the largest in the country to be managed entirely by women. More than 200 floats, bands, balloons and entertainers will march down the 2.6mile parade route.

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3. King William Fair Parade, April 29 In 1968, the King William Association, committed to preserving the oldest historic district in the State of Texas, hosted its first King William Fair. The Fair began with neighbors building booths and cooking food in conjunction with the annual home tours where residents opened their doors to allow visitors a peek inside the grand homes along King William Street and celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2017. The tradition of this fun and quirky parade attracts thousands to the King William Historic District.

4. The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade, April 29 In 1948 Fiesta® legend Reynolds Andricks created the Fiesta Flambeau® 3

Parade to attract more visitors to San Antonio. He scheduled it as a night parade and encouraged organizations to light up their floats.

Groups of men carrying torches, or flambeaus, helped brighten the way along the parade route. Today gaily lit floats, dancers and bands make the Flambeau® Parade the nation’s largest illuminated night parade.

VIA Park & Ride | Available to events where indicated.

Avoid the traffic and parking hassles by riding VIA Park & Ride to many of the biggest Fiesta® events. Cost is $2.50 each way for adults and $1.25 each way for children 5 – 11, senior citizens 62 or older and students with a VIA Reduced Fare ID. To buy your ride tokens in advance or for details on the service times and locations go to www.viainfo.net or call 210-362-2020.

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Designated No Smoking/No Alcohol Sections: In 2012, the San Antonio City Council approved an amendment to its nonsmoking ordinance. Smoking will be prohibited within the public right of way or on city property along the three major Fiesta® parades (Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Battle of Flowers® Parade and Fiesta Flambeau® Parade).

Alcohol is also prohibited in the areas designated on the Parade Route map.

The goal is to create a cleaner, healthier environment for the hundreds of thousands spectators who come to enjoy these wonderful Fiesta® events.

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Miss Fiesta San Antonio Madi Moad-Hageman signs “I Love You” to the crowd during the 125th Battle of Flowers® Parade.

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Did you know that every single one of the more than 100 official Fiesta® events is produced by a local nonprofit or military organization?

One hundred twenty-six years ago Fiesta San Antonio began

Fiesta is truly the “Party With A Purpose” as proceeds raised

as a one-parade event with the Battle of Flowers to remember

go directly back into the community. From music and art

and celebrate the heroes of The Alamo and the Battle of San

to fitness and food, there is an event – or five – for you! We

Jacinto. Today, nearly 100 local nonprofits produce more than

encourage everybody to attend as many events as possible

100 events during the 11 days of Fiesta San Antonio. These

and add a few new events to your Fiesta schedule this

nonprofits called Participating Member Organizations (PMOs)

year. Fiesta San Antonio would not be possible without the

raise funds for great causes like scholarships, medical research,

wonderful PMOs dedicated to making Fiesta San Antonio

historic preservation and special needs for children and families.

truly great. Join us in celebrating them and making 2017 Fiesta San Antonio one for the history books! İViva Fiesta!

10th Street River Festival

9th Annual Fiesta® Concert

April 27 – 29, 12 PM – 12:30 AM | 10, 10th Street

April 30, 3 – 4:30 PM

VFW Post 76

Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd. San Antonio Symphonic Band PMO PRESIDENT: Shirley Gauthier |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

PMO PRESIDENT: Johnny

Alfred Tapia

The San Antonio Symphonic Band takes their Fiesta Themed music to different parts of the community so that everyone will have an opportunity to hear a Fiesta Concert at no cost to the public and to show support to the many military members of our community.

The San Antonio Symphonic Band the “All America City Band,” was designated by the San Antonio City Council as the official concert band of the Alamo City on Sept. 4, 1986. From Sousa marches to classical transcriptions, show tunes and modern concert band literature, this band plays them all.

Admission is free.

210-545-5654 | sanantoniosymphonicband@gmail.com www.sanantoniosymphonicband.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

Ornelaz |

PMO COMMISSIONER: George

Davila

Make our festival your family event for Fiesta 2017. Thanks to the Museum Reach improvements on the San Antonio River, the 10th Street River Festival has truly lived up to its name. Enjoy Fiesta on the beautiful, historic grounds of the VFW Post 76. The 19th Century mansion is located on 10th Street and B Avenue, and is a place for great fun, food, cold drinks and entertainment that exemplifies the cultural diversity of San Antonio. With live music being the focus, musical groups will entertain Fiesta revelers with the sounds of Tejano, Oldies, Blues, and Country Western. VFW Post 76 is the oldest functioning VFW in Texas and proceeds from this event support maintenance of the century old building, renovation projects, veteran programs, and scholarships for local high school students.

VFW Post 76 is “The Oldest Post in Texas.” The home was built in the late 1800’s with Corinthian style columns being the premiere aesthetic of the Victorian period home. The home features a wrap-around veranda, full-sized basement and attic, and at one time had 17 rooms, five fireplaces, and two kitchens. The original stained glass windows of the house are testament to the true artisan work that has lasted for more than 100 years.

Admission is free.

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A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada April 23 and April 30 | Gates open at 1 PM, Charreada at 3 PM Rancho del Charro, 6126 Padre Dr.

Step back in time to a Day in Old Mexico

Asociación de Charros San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Alberto Duran | PMO COMMISSIONER: Irma Iris Duran

The Asociación de Charros de San Antonio has been carrying on the tradition of Charrera for years. Charrera originated in 19th century as a way for the landed gentry to prepare horses and riders for war, it later evolved into an equestrian competition featuring horse reining, bull riding and artistic roping skills. Today’s charros wear the traditional clothes and use horse equipment as required by the Federation of Charros in Mexico.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MIA BAXTER / AE PHOTOGRAPHY

Explore the distinctive culture which upholds deep-rooted customs, tradition and family as a way of life. This family event features food, drink, pony rides for the kids, Ballet Folklorico performances and live Mariachi music.

The 2017 Rey Feo LXIX will be honored on April 23 and King Antonio XCV will be honored on April 30.

April 23 & 30 | Gates Open at 1 pm | Charreada at 3 pm | sacharros.org

Adult admission is $20 and Child admission (ages 6 – 12) is $5. Cash only.

210-396-9752 or 210-393-5758 | sanantoniocharros@hotmail.com sacharros.org

OUR SAN ANTONIO ROOTS RUN DEEP

Air Force at the Alamo April 24, 11 AM | Alamo Plaza | Air Education & Training Command

FAMILY OWNED AND FAMILY FOCUSED SINCE 2004

Air Force at the Alamo has demonstrations and performances by United States Air Force units. The event will include a Military Working Dog demonstration and others. The Military Working Dogs demonstrate their skill in patrol, obedience and detection. Another highlight of the day is the Drum and Bugle Corps from JBSA-Lackland. The members are young men and women who have been in the Air Force less than eight weeks. This is a special duty assignment in addition to the rigorous demands of basic military training.

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Admission is free.

210-652-3009 | www.aetc.af.mil facebook.com/AirEducationandTrainingCommand FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

Alamo City Fiesta® Rugby Tournament

Alamo Heights Night®

April 29, 8 AM – 5 PM | Brooks Park, 3605 Goliad Road

April 21, 5:30 – 11:30 PM

Alamo City Rugby Club PMO PRESIDENT: Kris Newman |

University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway

PMO COMMISSIONER:

William Harmon

The Fiesta rugby tournament features exciting matches between teams from across the state of Texas as well as touring teams from overseas, competing for the Fiesta Trophy!

The Alamo City Rugby Football Club was founded in the spring of 1983 by a small group of players interested in promoting the sport of rugby for athletic enjoyment and to serve as a fundraiser for local charities. Since then the club has grown to include high school, college, old boy and men’s senior teams. The ACRFC has affiliated with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the San Antonio Food Bank and other charitable organizations.

Alamo Heights Rotary Club PMO COMMISSIONER: Rick Berchin The 31st Annual Alamo Heights Night activities will highlight food from some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants and caterers. Offerings include Texas style BBQ, chocolate dipped strawberries, fajitas, funnel cakes, gumbo, bean burgers, gyros, corn, turkey legs, shaved ice, beverages, and more.

This family-friendly atmosphere delivers live entertainment on multiple stages including Hotcakes, Suede (Austin), a Mariachi Band and others to be added. A live FIREWORKS show will be conducted at 10 PM. The carnival midway will captivate kids of all ages with activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, hamster balls, slides, rides, face/hair painting and more!

Alamo Heights Rotary is a Club of over 100 business and community leaders who enjoy the opportunity to serve our community. The Club has members from a wide variety of occupations and includes board members of dozens of nonprofit organizations.

We use our time and funds to support charities and service activities.

Multiple free parking and Park and Ride locations.

Admission is free.

Admission for adults is $12; ages 12 – 17 is $5; active duty and reserve military and children under 12 are free.

210-269-4090 | knewman@sbcglobal.net www.alamocityrfc.com

210-824-2462 | info@creativechocolates.com www.alamoheightsnight.org

All Veterans Memorial Service

All-American Canteen

April 30, 1 PM | Veterans Plaza, E. Martin @ Jefferson St.

April 22, 7 – 11 PM | Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce Depot 1

Alamo Chapter 366, Vietnam Veterans of America PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas Ballinger | PMO COMMISSIONER: Dan Medrano

Preservation Fort Sam Houston PMO PRESIDENT: Joan Gaither | PMO COMMISSIONER: Pris Trawick

Alamo Chapter 366, Vietnam Veterans of America, holds its annual ceremony dedicated to all veterans of America. This solemn program is a salute to the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served and those who are serving in the U.S. military to protect American freedom. Veterans and their spouses and survivors, veterans groups and the general public are invited to attend and participate. Participants are encouraged to bring a floral tribute to be placed at the Monument for the Battle of Hill 881 South, a prominent part of Auditorium Circle.

Uncle Sam wants YOU!! And so do we. Celebrate the Big Band era with music from Sentimental Journey Orchestra and enjoy terrific food from the RK Group. Not to mention the beautiful historic venue of Sunset Station and its Rose window. This is an evening of dancing fun while saluting the military heroes past and present who have kept our nation safe. So put on your “String of Pearls” or that Eisenhower jacket and join us for a memorable Fiesta first weekend.

Alamo Chapter 366 was chartered in 1988 and it is the only chartered chapter in San Antonio. Their current membership is over 194 members comprised of Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen who served in the US military between 1961 and 1975 during the Vietnam era.

Dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings on Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, Preservation Fort Sam Houston pioneered the concept of public-private partnerships for historic preservation projects.

Admission is $85 – $95.

Admission is free.

Please RSVP to PMO President Tom Ballinger at 210-722-0417 or PMO Commissioner Dan Medrano at 210-656-8917. www.vietnamveteransofamericaalamochapter366.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Army Day at the Alamo

Battle of Flowers® Association Band Festival

April 25, 11 AM – 1 PM | Alamo Plaza | U.S. Army

April 27, 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Street Battle of Flowers® Association PMO PRESIDENT: Rhonda Calvert |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Luci Bell

The 79th annual Band Festival will feature choreographed music presentations by more than 30 local high school bands. The marching bands and color guard will participate in the famous “Parade of Bands” while being judged on marching, musicality, and crowd appeal. In between the Parade of Bands, two to three feature bands will perform their winning UIL competition routines, followed by an awards ceremony. Concluding the evening is an amazing sight, more than 5,000 students will take to the field and join together in a massed band presentation performing a medley of songs, showcasing their music and color guard, in tandem to a fantastic fireworks finale.

This event highlights the 172nd year presence of the United States Army and its forces in San Antonio. Featuring performances by U.S. Army Soldiers. Enjoy patriotic music performed by some of the Army’s finest musicians.

The purpose of Band Festival, first held in 1935, is to encourage interest in the study of music by highlighting local high school bands in a unique venue of cooperation. The Band Festival is a join venture between the Battle of Flowers® Association and a committee of local band directors and music educators, who together create the annual music festival. The Battle of Flowers Band Festival is known nationwide as one of the oldest and largest events of its kind dedicated to promoting and supporting the performing and visual arts among high school students.

Admission is free.

General admission is $5.

210-221-0913 or 210-221-9732 | www.arnorth.army.mil luis.a.deya.civ@mail.mil or wesely.c.wise.civ@mail.mil

1-888-695-0888 | bandfestival@battleofflowers.org www.battleofflowers.org | Tickets available April 7

Battle of Flowers® Parade

Caminada de Fiesta®

April 28, 12:20 – 4 PM

April 22, 8 – 11 AM

Battle of Flowers® Association PMO PRESIDENT: Rhonda Calvert |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Susan Altgelt

The Battle of Flowers® Parade honors the heroic spirit of the patriots of the Alamo, commemorates the victory of San Jacinto and celebrates the diversity and heritage of Texas and our nation. As the second largest day parade in the U.S., the Battle of Flowers® Parade supports the educational, artistic, social and philanthropic achievements of our community’s youth. The Battle of Flowers® Parade holds the distinction of being the first celebration to be held in Alamo Plaza and is considered the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio.

The parade has entertained our city every year since 1891, except during World Wars I and II. This parade is the only parade in the nation produced entirely by volunteer women and affords nonprofit organizations the opportunity to raise funds with over 45,000 parade seats sold by charities along the parade route each year.

The theme of the 2017 Battle of Flowers® Parade is “Blazing Trails.” The parade will salute the many trailblazing people, events and ideas that have made our city, state and nation great.

Admission is $12 – $25. Tickets available for purchase at www.battleofflowers.org and at The Fiesta Store®.

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Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd. Texas Wanderers |

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER: Gerald Kamicka

The Caminada de Fiesta is a European style volksmarch consisting of a 10 K (6 mile) walk along the nature trails and roads of the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. A shorter distance of 5 K (3 miles) is also available. The trails are entirely within the Center and pass numerous bird watching areas. The trail has no hills and the walk may be completed at your own pace.

Completion of the walk counts toward acquisition of IVV achievement awards.

The Texas Wanderers is a special interest group under the Outdoor Recreation Center of Ft. Sam Houston and is a member of the American Volkssport Association whose goal is to promote physical fitness through stress-free exercise in non-competitive events known as volkssports which everyone completes at their own pace.

Admission is $6 for adults and free for children under 12.

210-658-2160 | GeraldK726@aol.com | www.walktx.org/TexasWanderers FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

PICTURED (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Oratorical Vice President Susan Lane | Parade Vice President Susan Altgelt | Battle of Flowers President Rhonda Calvert | Band Festival Vice President Luci Bell

Women of the Battle of Flowers Association proudly blazed a trail in 1891,

creating the first Battle of Flowers Parade to honor the fallen heroes of The Alamo, to commemorate the victory at San Jacinto gaining Texas Independence and to celebrate the diversity and heritage of all the people of Texas.

Battle of Flowers Band Festival

126th Battle of Flowers Parade

APRIL 27, 2017

APRIL 28, 2017

Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow

Champagne and Diamonds Brunch

April 22, 10 AM – 4 PM | Woodlawn Gymnasium, 1103 Cincinnati

April 23, 10:30 AM – 3 PM

United San Antonio Pow Wow, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Erwin J. De Luna PMO COMMISSIONER: Rose Mary De Luna

Witte Museum – Mays Family Center, 3801 Broadway St.

Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow is an official Fiesta event that provide all who attend, individuals and families the opportunity to view and participate in the Native American culture and traditions of dance and music at an official Native American Pow Wow. The pow wow promotes tribal traditions, culture and the opportunity for Native people to gather in celebrating their rich heritage with one another.

Sunday Brunch with Champagne and Buffet Style food. Event is full with Fiesta Royalty and a Grito contest. With the purchase of your ticket price, each ticket holder has a chance to win a 2.0ct Diamond!

Lo Bello Women’s Association PMO PRESIDENT: Debby Munoz |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Denise Smith

Admission is $125.

United San Antonio Pow Wow’s mission is to promote the traditions and culture of the Native American in the most positive manner possible, provide Native people the opportunity to participate, practice, teach and exchange tribal traditions among tribes, enlighten the nonNative about the history and culture of America’s first inhabitants, and dispel stereotypes created about the Native American.

All donations are tax deductible [Federal 501(c)3 organization] to the full extend allowed by law.

Admission is free. nativeamerican@netscape.net | www.unitedsanantoniopowwow.com

210-495-0396 | dsmith@protitletx.com www.lobellowomensassociation.com

Children’s Texas History Forum

Chips N’ Salsa

April 25, 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Casa Navarro, 228 S. Laredo

April 22, 7 – 11 PM | TBD

DRT, Alamo Couriers Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Amy Jo Baker |

SA Youth PMO COMMISSIONER: Dolores A. Tamez

The Children Texas History Forum is an annual event held during Fiesta San Antonio. This year, events will be held at Casa Navarro, the home of Jose Antonio Navarro, a truest of Texans. Born in San Antonio, Navarro was a statesman, revolutionary, politician, rancher and merchant.

Students are taken back in time by reenactors and hostesses dressed in period clothing. Discussions of frontier life and Texas history is presented in a way that is both education and entertaining.

PMO PRESIDENT:

Cynthia LeMonds |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Brooke Garcia

Join SA Youth for Chips N’ Salsa for casino games and salsa dancing! The event is a fun and entertaining way to raise needed funds for SA Youth, Chips N’ Salsa will be the highlight of Fiesta. Taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 7 to 11 PM, this unique event gives you the opportunity to be a high roller at the poker tables or the most sizzling salsa dancer on the floor all while making an investment in low-income kids in our city.

The Alamo Couriers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a 200 member chapter composed of women who are descendants of the citizens who settled Texas and gave birth to the Republic of Texas. We encourage historical research into the earliest records of Texas, fostering heritage, preserving of documents and perpetuation of the memory and spirit of the men and women who pioneered, settled, and fought for Texas.

SA Youth’s mission is to develop the character, strengths, talents and skills of high risk urban youth so each one will fulfill his or her potential. Through quality out of school time and dropout recovery programs, SA Youth impacts more than 6,000 lives a year, including 4,000 kids at our youth centers, 120 dropouts in academic and workforce training programs, and 2,000 adults and siblings through meals and family programs. Through 13 centers in areas that suffer from high crime and poverty rates, SA Youth helps low-income children stay in school and young adults who have quit school gain a second chance through high school credit recovery and workforce training.

City parking available.

Admission is $50.

This event is free, but registration is required. To register, contact Dolores Tamez by calling 210.736.2344 or emailing tamez4@msn.com

210-223-3131 | events@sanantonioyouth.org www.sanantonioyouth.org

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Chili Queens Chili Cook-Off April 23, 3 – 8 PM | The Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham The Happy Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Kenneth Garrett |

PMO COMMISSIONER: Joan Duckworth

For over a decade, The Chili Queens Cook-off has been a modern and eccentric interpretation of a historical event where competitors came from all over to test their chili (the official dish of Texas) against other recipes. While the chili competition remains the same, the word “Queen” has been expanded to both males and females, BUT they must bring tacky to a whole new level!

The event is complete with chili tasting and the one and only Whoochie award going to the tackiest queen! Enjoy refreshing cocktails and the intoxicating energy of the historic Bonham Exchange dance floor at this one of a kind event! This event is for ADULTS 18 years of age and older.

The Happy Foundation is dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; the preservation of our historic building at 411 Bonham Street in San Antonio, Texas; GBLT history; and encouraging contemporary art.

Admission is free.

210-224-9219 | thechiliqueens@yahoo.com www.bonhamexchange.net

Comedy Explosion April 27, 8 – 10 PM Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410 #312 Priest Holmes Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Priest Holmes |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Diedra Smith

Come join us for a night of feel-good laughter as the Priest Holmes Foundation hosts its annual scholarship fundraiser! Proceeds will benefit graduating high school seniors with scholarships that reside in Bexar County.

Take a break from the bustling city streets of Fiesta to eat, drink, and be entertained by the hilarious Donnell Rawlings. You’ve seen him on Comedy Central’s award winning and critically celebrated “Chappelle’s Show” as “Ashy Larry.” His unique brand of observational humor earned Donnell co-hosting duties on Power 105’s (NY’s #1 Hip Hop and R&B station) morning show. Donnell is currently filming “Reality Bites Back” for Comedy Central while performing his intelligently bold stand-up through the U.S., Europe and the Caribbean. He has appeared on the “Law and Order” series as well as completing three films in the past year.

The PHF is committed to encouraging education and E=enhancing the lives of children in our community.

Through comprehensive programs and scholarships, the Foundation will help lay groundwork to empower students to achieve brighter and more prosperous futures.

Admission is $27.50; 21 years of age and older, free parking available.

210-541-4642 | info@priestholmesfoundation.org www.priestholmesfoundation.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo April 26, 8 – 10 PM | Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St. Order of the Alamo PMO PRESIDENT: Scott Christy |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Webb Seller

An evening of beauty and fantasy awaits those who attend the Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo, one of the central features of Fiesta San Antonio. With a spectacularly set stage, the symphony orchestra performs the accompaniment as visiting and in-town Duchesses make their full-court bows, followed by the presentation of Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Coronation of Her Gracious Majesty, the Queen.

All wear elaborate dresses and trains spangled with glittering beads, crystals and jewels. After the court is seated within the magnificent stage setting, musicians and others entertain the royalty and the audience.

Founded by San Antonio businessmen and community leaders in 1909, The Order of the Alamo celebrates Texas’ heroic struggle for independence from Mexico. The group chose its first Queen that year and staged her coronation at the Old Beethoven Hall. Thought by many to be one of the most magnificent and unusual events of its kind in the country, the Coronation of the Queen is an unforgettable evening for the whole family.

Admission is $25 – $100.

Save the Date

Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo Wednesday, April 26, 2017 8:00 p.m. | The Majestic Theater

Tickets available ($25-$75) through the Majestic Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000

361.442.4764 | webbsellers@gmail.com | www.theatresanantonio.com

Crown the King! Public Crowning of Rey Feo April 21, 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Main Plaza, 115 W. Main Plaza Rey Feo Educational Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Charlie Garza PMO COMMISSIONER: Lisa Andrade Gonima Enjoy an evening of free Fiesta fun for the entire family with the crowning of the 69th “People’s King,” Rey Feo Fred Reyes. You will be treated to the sound of Mariachis, folklórico dancers and much excitement! Enjoy the chance to meet members of his royal court, former Reyes Feos, members of the Consejo and other Fiesta royalty!

Founded by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart in 1982, the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation is a membership-based organization of former Reyes Feos and other business and civic leaders. The members uphold the traditions and support the fundraising efforts to further the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo scholarship program.

Rey Feo was started

by LULAC Council #2.

Admission is free.

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Cutting Edge™ Fiesta® Fashion Show April 19, 6 PM McCombs Center, Rosenberg Skyroom, 847 E. Hildebrand University of the Incarnate Word PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Denise Doyle, Interim President, UIW PMO COMMISSIONER: Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI Don’t miss UIW’s 37th annual Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show, where student designers present collections illustrated, designed and constructed in a year-long fashion capstone course, centered on an individual theme ranging from a season, a color or a market segment.

Registration and reception begins at 6 PM; fashion show begins at 7 PM.

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Proceeds benefit fashion management scholarships. With over 130 years of tradition, UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state and the third largest private university in Texas. Nearly 90 degrees are offered to the nearly more than 11,000 students. UIW has locations in San Antonio, two campuses in Mexico, and a European Study Center in Heidelberg, Germany.

Admission is $75 – $150 210-829-6013 | development@uiwtx.edu | www.cuttingedge-sa.com

The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accomodation with adequate notice. To request disability accommodation for this event, visit www.uiw.edu/ada

Dance With the King Fiesta® Square Dance

Deco District Arts and Music Festival

April 28, 7 – 10 PM | Tri-Point Center, 3233 North St. Mary’s Street

April 23, 12 – 8 PM | Deco District, 1800 Fredericksburg Rd.

Alamo Area Square & Round Dance Association PMO PRESIDENT: Sharon Fajkus | PMO COMMISSIONER: Don Winkler

Network for Young Artists PMO PRESIDENT: Robert Trevino |

Dance with the King Fiesta Square Dance is where King Antonio and his court learn how to square dance. It’s a night of good, wholesome, family-oriented fun and good for the community.

This free, world-class celebration brings together local residents and tourists to the historic Deco District. This outdoor boutique like festival offers dozens of performances by local and national musicians of all ages, a diverse food and drink menu, local art vendors and community spirit for all to enjoy. One of our stages is dedicated to NYA and other local youth centric organizations highlighting local talent who are certain to WOW you. This event highlights the cultural, economic and social vitality of the Deco District.

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Organized in 1950, the Alamo Area Square & Round Dance Association consists of thirteen clubs, which include square dancing, round dancing, clogging, and contra clubs. Square Dancing is friendship set to music.

Network for Young Artists (NYA) provides affordable classes in voice, guitar, percussion, keyboard, and dance for San Antonio area youth ages 4 – 20.

The youth are empowered and build their self-esteem, self-confidence, and leadership skills. Our mission is to promote art and culture through classes in voice, guitar, percussion, keyboard, and dance. As a sequel, NYA provides venue opportunities for our youth to showcase their talents via public performances throughout the San Antonio metroplex.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

210-690-8968 | dfajkus@sbcglobal.net | alamoarea.org

210-226-5611 | nya@nya.us | www.nya.us

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Earth Day – Presented by City San Antonio

El Rey Fido Coronation

April 22, 9 AM to 2 PM | Woodlawn Lake, 1303 Cincinnati

April 22, 10 – 11 AM | Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E Market St.

City of San Antonio |

San Antonio Humane Society PMO PRESIDENT: Nancy F. May |

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER:

Joe Alderete

Earth Day kicks off with a 5K run at Woodlawn Lake. The rest of the day features live music and dancing; educational booths; vegetarian food and drink options; t-shirt giveaways; tree giveaways; information for the preservation of the land, air and water in our community (such as energy saving tips, water saving advice, proper recycling, planting procedures for our climate and more); animal adoption/rescue; and promotion of mass transportation options.

Earth Day San Antonio is an educational event, for the whole family to enjoy, that teaches and informs the citizens of San Antonio on how to protect and preserve the land, air and water in our community.

Admission is free.

210-434-6967 | jvajr711@aol.com

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Felicia Niño

The El Rey Fido (ERF) Coronation is the culmination of months of vigorous fundraising by local participants and their canine companions.

Each year’s top fundraising dog is crowned El Rey Fido (The Doggy King or Queen), with four runner-ups joining the ERF Royal Court. These five dogs, with the support of their humans, help raise awareness and funds for pets at the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS).

The ERF Coronation is held each year during Fiesta to honor and recognize ERF and the Royal Court. It’s an event carried out in true festive Fiesta spirit, from folklórico dances to vivid royal canine attire.

The San Antonio Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill organization that has served Bexar County and its surrounding areas since 1952, whose mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs, and community education. Every year, the SAHS shelters, medically treats, and rehabilitates approximately 5,000 animals.

While many believe that the SAHS is affiliated with and receives funds from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), this is not the case. Therefore, donating locally solves a local problem.

Admission is free.

210-226-7461 | fnino@SAhumane.org www.SAhumane.org/erf

Family Fiesta® April 27, 5 – 9 PM | Colonial Hills United Methodist Church Colonial Hills United Methodist Church PMO PRESIDENT: Michael Christopher | PMO COMMISSIONER: Bonnie Ayer The Colonial Hills United Methodist Church (CHUMC) Family Fiesta provides fun for kids of all ages in an alcohol- and smoke-free environment. This popular event has been providing laughter and excitement for over 26 years and features food, inflatables, train ride, petting zoo, pony ride, face painting, balloon clown, cascarones, regalia (including pins and shirts), and games for all ages. An entertainment stage operates throughout the evening providing shows with puppets, cloggers, mariachis and CHUMC’s contemporary Christian music praise bands.

El Rey Fido 2017

CORONATION Saturday april 22, 2017 Grand HyatT SA

Colonial Hills United Methodist Church has been a vital part of its Vance Jackson neighborhood for over 50 years providing worship, a school, and a day care center.

The growing congregation provides multi-generational and community service opportunities including: Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Blessing of Backpacks, San Antonio Youth Literacy Reading Buddy Teams, in addition to other child, youth, adult, and senior programs.

600 e. Market St.

ComE witness the crowning of this year’s top fundraising dogs! we’re celebrating 15 years of pet royalty.

Admission is free. Parking and entertainment are free. Some attractions and food cost $1 – $6.

210-349-2491 | familyfiesta@chumc.org | www.chumc.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Festival de Cascarones

Fiesta® Arts Fair

April 30, 1 – 8 PM | Texas A&M – San Antonio, One University Way

April 22, 10 AM – 6 PM April 23, 11 AM – 5 PM

Texas A&M – San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson PMO COMMISSIONER: Kathleen Curp Celebrate the final day of Fiesta® San Antonio with Texas A&M University – San Antonio’s FESTIVAL DE CASCARONES! Now in its sixth year, the culmination of the city’s most vibrant celebrations of culture will take place at one of the fastest growing universities in the state. This is a free event and we invite you to visit our beautiful campus for a day of fun and excitement with live music and family-friendly activities. It will truly be a spectacle as the University aims to break a world record during the festival.

Texas A&M – San Antonio is the first four-year institution of higher education located in the heart of South San Antonio. In July, the University began construction of its first residence hall and in August welcomed its inaugural class of first-year students for the Fall 2016 semester. We are excited about our growth and look forward to supporting the San Antonio community.

Southwest School of Art, 300 Augusta Southwest School of Art PMO PRESIDENT:

Paula Owen PMO COMMISSIONER:

Barbara Hill Fiesta Arts Fair, now its 44th year, is an intimate two-day event that offers art lovers and collectors an opportunity to purchase high quality contemporary and traditional art and craft from approximately 115 artists exhibitors. Fiesta Arts Fair is ranked in the top 50 Fine Craft & Art Festivals in the nation by Art Fair SourceBook. The Fair also includes live regional music, Fiesta foods and beverages, and a hands-on children’s art area – all in a beautiful setting on the picturesque and historic grounds of the Southwest School of Art. Proceeds from this event benefit the School’s many educational programs.

Founded in 1965, the Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized leader in visual arts education, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well as studio art programs for adults, children, and teens. Classes and workshops in many disciplines are taught by faculty and leading artists in cutting-edge facilities.

Located on the north end of downtown San Antonio along the Museum Reach of the famed San Antonio River; part of the campus is the historic Ursuline Convent and Academy, the city’s first school for girls. In addition to its teaching mission, the Southwest School of Art offers world-class contemporary art exhibitions as well as lectures and symposia with visiting artists.

Free admission. Free parking available.

Admission is $15 adult (2-day admittance), $5 per child 5 – 12 (single-day admittance), children under 5 free.

210-784-JAGS (5247) | festival@tamusa.edu | www.festivaldecascarones.com

210-224-1848 | fiesta@swschool.org | www.swschool.org/fiestaartsfair

Fiesta® Carnival

Fiesta® Cornyation

April 20, 24, 25: 6 PM – 11 PM | April 21 and 26: 5 PM – 12 AM April 27: 6 PM – 12 AM | April 22, 28, 29: 11 AM – 12 AM April 23 and 30: 11 AM – 11 PM

April 25 – 27, 7 PM and 10:30 PM

Alamodome, Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St. Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Thrills and chills fill the air at one of the best carnivals in the land.

Glittering lights, exciting rides and a wide assortment of foods in the heart of San Antonio make the Carnival a perennial favorite of Fiesta®-goers.

Revenue from this event helps support the activities of the Fiesta.

Charlie McCombs Empire Theater, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 Fiesta® Cornyation, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas McKenzie PMO COMMISSIONER: Ray Chavez Cornyation is an adult-oriented satirical and theatrical review of current local, state, and regional nation and international events.

Fiesta Cornyation is a permanently committed nonprofit charitable organization with the purpose of enriching the lives of people in San Antonio with HIV or affected by HIV. Since it became a nonprofit corporation Cornyation has donated over $2 million back to the community. Cornyation has also established an annual scholarship for up to four students, which grants college scholarships to San Antonio student majoring in the arts.

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Various ticket prices. Tickets available through the Majestic/Empire Box Office, Ticketmaster, and The Fiesta® Store.

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Fiesta® de la Familia April 23, 11 AM – 8 PM St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and School, 700 Dewhurst St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church PMO PRESIDENT: Father Rudy Carrola PMO COMMISSIONER: Hope Rodriguez Celebrating 25 years of Fiesta de la Familia fun on the spacious grounds of St. Gregory the Great Church and School! This is a family-oriented Fiesta with no entry fee, food, beverages, games, live/silent auction and music for your enjoyment.

Over the past 59 years, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School has provided outstanding educational and spiritual opportunities to thousands of children in a private school setting. They strive to fully live their Catholic faith and pursue academic excellence with great dedication.

Admission is free.

210-342-0281 | hope.rodriguez@stgregorys.net | www.stgregorys.net

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Fiesta® de los Niños April 22, 10 AM – 6 PM | Port San Antonio, 200 Donald Goodrich Rd. Port San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Roland Mower |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Rosalie Pecina

This is a party for the “pint-sized folks!” Children can enjoy games and rides in a safe, alcohol-free environment. There is also something for all the parents. Enjoy music and dance performed by some of San Antonio’s finest entertainers, plenty of food booths and don’t miss the Sombrero Loco parade at Noon – a kids’ parade that winds its way through Port San Antonio’s Town Center. Port San Antonio is developing the former Kelly Air Force Base to its highest and best use, creating the conditions that maintain and grow quality jobs.

G AMES , R IDES & F OOD

The Port is a tax-exempt, self-sustaining enterprise that was incorporated in 1997 by the City of San Antonio as a separate political jurisdiction of the State of Texas.

Admission is free.

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Fiesta® de los Reyes at Market Square

Fiesta Especial® 5K

April 21 – 30, 2017, See below for timing

April 22, 7 AM – 1 PM | City of Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Stephanie Moreno PMO COMMISSIONER: Rebecca Fischer

Rey Feo Educational Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Charlie Garza PMO COMMISSIONER: Lisa Andrade Gonima Combine Rey Feo – a cherished Fiesta icon, with Market Square – a historic center in the heart of the city, and San Antonio gets 10 days of free, quality entertainment! This is one of the largest FREE Fiesta celebrations and has something in store for the entire family! Experience daily live entertainment from multiple stages featuring a variety of music, from the best in Tejano.

Cumbia, and Conjunto to rocking cover bands! Enjoy Fiesta staples such as funnel cakes, agua fresca, turkey legs, fajitas and much, much more. Your taste buds will have a Fiesta as you enjoy food from over 30 delicious food booths.

Founded by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart in 1982, the Rey Feo Educational Foundation is a membership-based organization of former Reyes Feos and other business and civic leaders. The members uphold the traditions and support the fundraising efforts to further the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo scholarship program. Rey Feo was started

by LULAC Council #2 in 1947.

Hours of operation are: April 21 – 28: 10 AM – MIDNIGHT April 22: 10 AM – 1 AM April 30: 10 AM – MIDNIGHT

Fiesta Especial Royalty Run 5K and Parade will be held on 04/22/17 in the City of Windcrest area. 5K Run/1 mile Walk requires a $35/$25 race/walk registration fee. Individuals with disabilities can participate in the parade for free with a disability service program or their school class. Parade spectating is free and open to the public.

Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. assists adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum level of independence.

Fiesta Especial®

by RMI programs create inclusive and educational experiences engaging individuals with disabilities in the culture and celebrations of Fiesta® through community instruction & training.

Admission is $35 for adults and $15 for children.

Admission is free.

210-775-2343 | landrade@reyfeoconsejo.org | www.reyfeoconsejo.org

210-656-6674 | fiestaespecial@rmihomes.org www.fiestaespecial.com

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Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day April 25, 10 AM – 3 PM Alamodome, Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St. Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Stephanie Moreno PMO COMMISSIONER: Rebecca Fischer Fiesta Especial® Celebration Day, is a one-day community-based education program for children and adults with disabilities along with their schools, programs and families. This program is free. Advance registration is REQUIRED. No general admission will be allowed at the gate.

Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. assists adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum level of independence.

Fiesta Especial by RMI programs create inclusive and educational experiences engaging individuals with disabilities in the culture and celebrations of Fiesta® through community instruction and training.

Admission is free.

Registration required.

210-656-6674 | fiestaespecial@rmihomes.org www.fiestaespecial.com

Fiesta® Fandango Run

Fiesta® Festival

April 29, 4:15 PM | Parade Route

April 22, 10 AM – 4 PM

San Antonio Road Runners PMO PRESIDENT: Jim Holbach |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Debra Acosta

Come run in costume at the San Antonio Roadrunners’ 34th annual Fiesta Fandango Run and enjoy the cheering crowd as they wait for the 2017 Fiesta Flambeau Parade to begin. Join us as we celebrate Fiesta by running in San Antonio. Music and refreshments after the race for all participants. This year’s theme “City Lights and Celebrations”.

The San Antonio RoadRunners (SARR), was organized May 7, 1973, as a volunteer, nonprofit group dedicated to the promotion of running for physical fitness, fellowship and fun. The club is affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a national organization of running clubs dedicated to running and runners’ rights. Proceeds from all races go to award scholarships to high school seniors involved in track and field that plan to attend college.

Registration fee required.

San Antonio State Supported Living Center, 6711 S. New Braunfels, Ste. 500 Volunteer Services Council for the San Antonio State Supported Living Center PMO PRESIDENT: Ralph A. Henry | PMO COMMISSIONER: Paul E. Fernandez 2017 marks our 23rd year of Fiesta Festival which benefits the residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that live at the San Antonio State Supported Living Center (SASSLC). Bring chairs for the mini-parade that begins at Noon and includes a marching band, Fiesta royalty, SASSLC royalty, dancers, cheerleaders, motorcycles and more. The entertainment stage features music and dancing all day. A busy midway filled with children’s games, food booths and local vendors selling a variety of goods make it a fun-filled, family event.

The Volunteer Services Council (VSC) for the San Antonio State Supported Living Center (SASSLC) provides volunteer support and funds for leisure and recreational activities for the residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that are served by the State Center.

Admission is free.

Free parking available.

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Fiesta® Fiesta at Hemisfair

Fiesta’s® Feathered Friends

April 20, 5 – 9 PM | Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St

April 22, 9 AM – 3 PM

Fiesta® San Antonio Commission

San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Place

Join us for the official opening of Fiesta 2017. Enjoy live entertainment, greet Official Fiesta Royalty and special guests. Buy, sell or trade Fiesta pins and medals at Pin Pandemonium. Join the fun as cascarónes are broken and the crowd proclaims “Viva Fiesta!” to kick off the Alamo City’s biggest, best festival.

Alamo Exhibition Bird Club PMO PRESIDENT: Jennifer Crider |

This year, join us for Tastes of Texas, first-time, exclusive culinary event with a view to all of Fiesta Fiesta! Taste the six regions of Texas as executed by 12 Texas chefs for a unique trip across Texas without leaving the Fiesta Fiesta party! Advance tickets are $75. Visit www.fiesta-sa.org for more information.

The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer, self-supporting organization that plans, promotes, coordinates, and preserves Fiesta® San Antonio through support of its Participating Member Organizations in presenting a safe, educational, annual celebration of the diverse heritage, culture and spirit of San Antonio for its residents and visitors.

PMO COMMISSIONER:

David Dupuy

Come out to the Gardens with your parrot to meet and greet some of San Antonio’s other feathered friends along with their keepers. Successful bird keepers will be on hand to give advice about managing birds, along with information about toys, cages diets, and avian accessories. This event is being held concurrently with the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s “Viva Botanical.” Come out and enjoy the San Antonio Botanical Gardens with our colorful feathered Friends.

Alamo Exhibition Bird Club is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1972 whose mission is to promote the education and welfare of caged birds including breeding and keeping caged birds healthy and happy in captivity. Through education and conservation, we can insure the future of these beautiful creatures in U.S. Aviculture for many years to come.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

210-227-5191 | info@fiesta-sa.org | www.fiesta-sa.org

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Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair ®

Be Among the First to Party with a Purpose: ­2017 Style!

On April 20 we come together before our mostbeloved Fiesta® San Antonio events begin!

Fiesta® Fiesta officially kicks off 11 days of food, fashion, music, entertainment, and familyfriendly fun – all benefitting great nonprofit causes. The official kick-off gathers the Alamo City together for one evening for revelers to experience the diversity and culture Fiesta embodies.

There is something for everyone, and Fiesta Fiesta is a must do for seasoned and novice Fiesta partygoers alike!

New in 2017 Location! Location! Location!

In 2017, Fiesta® Fiesta moves to Hemisfair. In the heart of San Antonio, Hemisfair is more than a park. This urban oasis is the perfect setting as Fiesta Fiesta grows in popularity and offerings. Favorite traditions like the people’s parade, cutting of the ugly tie, and breaking of the cascarón will transpire in the shade of The Tower of the Americas. As the event unfolds, enjoy food trucks, beer and wine garden, and highenergy sounds of the mainstage music will culminate in a fireworks show presented by Macy’s from The Tower. As always, Fiesta Fiesta is FREE and the only ways to jump start your Fiesta experience.

Pin Pandemonium presented by FiestaMedals.com Join more than 100 vendors and the most serious medal hoarders to buy, trade, and give away medals at Pin Pandemonium, presented

by FiestaMedals.com. All proceeds directly benefit local nonprofits and other members of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission – all committed to preserving the traditions of Fiesta and supporting efforts to preserve and evolve Fiesta for future generations. Pin Pandemonium is in fact, mayhem! But, a must-do for any wellrounded Fiesta experience!

Tastes of Texas Culinary Event For the discerning Fiesta fan looking for a ticketed VIP experience right across from the mainstage, Tastes of Texas is a Texas Cuisine Manifesto. In a private courtyard accompanied by local wine and craft beers, prominent local chefs will serve the unique flavors of “The Piney Curtain” of East Texas, “The Acadian Coast” along the Gulf, “Hill Country” of Central Texas, “Tex-Mex” of South Texas, “Cattle Country” of the North and Northwest, and “The Green Chile Line” west of The Pecos. Get your $75 ticket at www.fiesta-sa.org by April 15, 2017 or $100 if any tickets are left after that. Participating Chefs include: – Bruce Auden Biga on the Banks

– Aarron Juvera Whiskey Cake

– John Brand Hotel Emma

– Geronimo Lopez Botika

– Angelina Bridges Copa Wine Bar

– James Pedreaux Grayze

– Shane Bruns Omni La Mansión del Rio

– Hinnerk Von Bargen The Culinary Institute of America Texas

– Andrew Gutierrez The Art Institute of San Antonio – Johnny Hernandez True Flavors

– Brian West Chef & Executive Producer of Taste of Texas Culinary Event – Jeff White Boiler House

Children’s Area

The Fiesta Store

Fiesta is for the young and young-at-heart! For the first time ever, Fiesta Fiesta will play host to a unique children’s Fiesta experience in Yanaguana Garden. Meet the cast of Magik Theatre’s Emperor’s New Threads, take photos of the classic story book characters, and more!

Round out your Fiesta Fiesta experience with a stop at The Fiesta Store pop-up shop! Unique and authentic Fiesta-wear, home accents and souvenirs are available for purchase, and do not miss your opportunity to snag a brand-new Fiesta Fiesta poster (shown upper-left). Its modern and youthful design is a perfect addition to any bookshelf or gallery wall, and the Fiesta Fiesta T-shirt and medal are must-wears for all serious Fiesta-goers.

Fiesta® Fiesta HeART in the Park <3 Celebrate the heart and soul of Fiesta with HeART in the Park!

Along East Nueva Street, view the live creative work of local artists al fresco! Artists will create unique and festive art pieces as admirers stroll among them enjoying the sights and sounds of Fiesta. Completed artwork will be available for purchase at the end of the night, so don’t miss the opportunity to add an exclusive piece of Fiesta to your personal collection.

It might be exhausting to fully experience all Fiesta has to offer in a single week. But, a trip to Fiesta Fiesta gives you the perfect taste of all the best traditions of Fiesta in a single evening!

Fiesta Flambeau® Parade

Fiesta® Kings Cup

April 29, 6:30 – 10 PM | Parade Route

April 23, 12 PM – 4:00 PM | Olmos Basin Park, 651 Devine Road

Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Trina Guevara | PMO COMMISSIONER: Michael Flores

San Antonio Polo Club PMO PRESIDENT: Ursula Pari |

The Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association, Inc. is the largest illuminated night parade in the nation. The parade is viewed by approximately 700,000 people in the streets of downtown San Antonio and another 1.5 million on television.

The theme for this year is “City Lights and Celebrations.” It will be led by the University of Texas Longhorn Band followed by local and out of town bands, marching units, equestrian units and spectacular floats and other attractions to delight and create a night of spectacular illumination!

The San Antonio Polo Club presents the 3rd annual Fiesta Kings Cup. Teams composed of players from San Antonio and Texas will represent Team King Antonio and Team El Rey Feo in the official Polo march consisting of 4 chukkers (periods) and a championship round. Guests can enjoy an official VIP area or General Admission area to view the match. Guests will be able to participate in a divot stamp at intermission and our fancy hat contest.

Prizes and silent auction items will be available.

The Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association, Inc.’s mission is to plan, organize, produce and stage the Fiesta Flambeau Parade annually during Fiesta San Antonio. It does so to enhance the celebration for the San Antonio community and its visitors. It is a nonprofit, volunteer organization.

As the San Antonio Polo Club (SAPC) mission is to promote the public education, awareness and appreciation for the sport of polo in the United States as part of a community wide program, make charitable grants to other 501(c)3 organizations, encourage the youth of the community to appreciate the sport of polo through various educational programs, including actual physical participating in polo games and scrimmages, and provide free equestrian events and assistance to other 501(c)3 charitable organizations in need of financial or location assistance.

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Admission is $16.50 – $30.00.

To purchase advance tickets visit www.fiestaflambeauparade.org or call 210.364.5349.

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Robert Rangel

Tickets are $150 for VIP and $20 General Admission.

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City Lights & Celebrations

The Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade SAT URDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 Vanguard 6:45 | Main Parade 7:30

One of the Largest Illuminated Parades in the Nation!

Grand Marshal Guillermo Rodriguez Security Guard of Jimmy Kimmel LIVE

Honorary Grand Marshal George “Ice Man” Gervin

For Tickets and Information visit our website FiestaFlambeauParade.org

Fiesta® Flower Show

Fiesta® Gartenfest

April 25, 2 – 4 PM | April 26, 10 AM – 4 PM

April 26 – 28, 5 PM – 12 AM

The Woodword House, 1717 San Pedro

Beethoven Halle and Garden, 422 Pereida St.

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Barbara June “BJ” Duncan PMO COMMISSIONER: Ferne Burney

Beethoven Maennerchor PMO PRESIDENT: Claus Heide |

This year the Woman’s Club celebrates the 104th Official Fiesta Flower Show in the historic home, the Woodward House, built in 1904. You will find a beautiful array of floral arrangements and horticulture displays. National Flower Show representatives judge the arrangements. The theme for 2017 is “Walk Right In.” Look for surprises in decorations and themes as you walk into the mansion that is the home of the historic club. The event showcases members’ talents and creativity with their interpretations of the various categories.

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio is a charter member of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission. From 1913, the Fiesta Flower Show has continued to be a part of the Fiesta San Antonio festivities to the present day.

Admission is free.

210-732-4811 | womansclubofsa@aol.com www.thewomansclubofsa.org

PMO COMMISSIONER: Tobias Klingelhoefer

Make plans to join the Beethoven Maennerchor and celebrate Fiesta German-style. Come early and enjoy the lively Biergarten as it fills with sounds of German entertainment and Gemuetlichkeit. Enjoy German food and beverages as well as entertainment provided by the 50-piece concert band and other performers. The dance band plays until midnight. King Antonio makes his official visit on Thursday and El Rey Feo Fred Reyes.

The purpose of Beethoven Maennerchor Inc. is to foster German songs, to preserve the German language and culture and to cultivate good music.

The Maennerchor is the oldest active singing society in Texas celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.

Admission is $3 presale and $5 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.

210-222-1521 | www.beethovenmaennerchor.com

Fiesta® in Blue

Fiesta® Hat Contest and Luncheon

April 25, 7 PM

April 19, 10:30 AM – 3 PM | Alzafar Shrine Center, 901 N. Loop 1604 W

Laurie Auditorium, One Stadium Drive, Trinity University

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Barbara June “BJ” Duncan PMO COMMISSIONER: Ferne Burney

United States Air Force Band of the West Fiesta in Blue is an Air Force salute to the local community during Fiesta. This military tribute is performed by the United States Air Force Band of the West from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides over 300 performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. During the 1950s, the Band of the West began marching in the Fiesta Parades, and has presented its annual Fiesta in Blue concert since 1985.

Since its founding in 1947, the USAF Band of the West has performed for presidents, heads of state, and dignitaries from around the world, earning an outstanding reputation among America’s military bands.

The ever-popular Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon returns for the 25th year.

Participants enjoy a delicious lunch, a silent auction, a raffle, and a rip-snorting competition of prize winning hats in several categories Most Beautiful, Spirit of Fiesta, Glitz and Glam, Vintage, Men’s Hats, and many more. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for local students and contribute to the restoration of the historic landmark mansion that houses The Woman’s Club.

Rich in history and tradition, The Woman’s Club of San Antonio celebrates its 119th year. We are a charter member of the Fiesta Commission.

Admission is $75.

Admission is free.

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Fiesta® Jazz Band Festival

Fiesta® Lacrosse Invitational

April 29, 8 AM – 5 PM | St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria

April 22, 9 AM – 4 PM | St. Mary’s Hall, 9401 Starcrest

St. Mary’s University Department of Music PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas Mengler | PMO COMMISSIONER: John Rankin

San Antonio Lacrosse Association PMO PRESIDENT: Bill Montez | PMO COMMISSIONER: Chip Flanagan

The Fiesta Jazz Band Festival is San Antonio’s oldest educational jazz festival. We attract junior and senior high school jazz ensembles from Texas and neighboring states. Participants perform for criticism before a panel of renowned jazz clinicians. Trophies and awards are given for outstanding performances in various categories. Special jazz clinics take place through the day including a mid-day clinic by the Fiesta Jazz Artist. Past clinicians have included Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin, Hannibal Lokumbe, and Will Kennedy. Enjoy tomorrow’s future jazz artist preforming for Fiesta.

High school junior varsity and middle school teams from Austin and San Antonio participate in Fiesta’s oldest team sport event and in North America’s oldest sport, Lacrosse.

The Music Department of St. Mary’s University presents the Fiesta Jazz Band Festival. The event offers a unique educational and music performance experience for over 500 middle school, high school and college jazz student performers from across the state. At the same time it gives the Fiesta audience and the San Antonio community an admission free family event.

The San Antonio Lacrosse Association is a local group whose goal is to encourage the growth of the sport of Lacrosse from youth to high school throughout greater San Antonio.

Admission is free.

Admission is free for spectators.

210-436-3421 | jazzfest@stmarytx.edu | www.stmarytx.edu

210.286.3291 | bmontez@sbcglobal.net

Fiesta® Mariachi Mass

Fiesta® Masquerade Party

April 19, 12 Noon | San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza

April 21, 8 PM – 1 AM

San Fernando Cathedral PMO PRESIDENT: Guillermo Zepeda |

Hilton Garden Inn Live Oak, 8101 Pat Booker Rd

PMO COMMISSIONER: Robert Ruiz, Jr.

Now in its 21st year, the annual Mariachi Mass blesses all Fiesta royalty, commissioners and participants as they embark on their various commitments during Fiesta. The Mass is nationally televised from the historic San Fernando Cathedral.

San Fernando Cathedral was founded in 1731 and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in Texas. The Cathedral has the added distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for 286 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio. The Cathedral is the official center of the city marked by a medallion embedded in the floor of the Cathedral by the City Council.

Admission is free.

210-227-1297 | events@sfcathedral.org www.catholicearth/sfcathedral FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Psi Alpha Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Edward J. Moore PMO COMMISSIONER: Gregory Thompson The 16th Annual Fiesta Masquerade Party, sponsored by the Psi Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is a multicultural celebration in the spirit of the San Antonio Fiesta. Attendees at the event are highly encouraged to dress in the festive outfit of their choice. There’s a $100 cash prize for the best costume. The Fiesta Masquerade Party is expressly designed to get people into the overall fever of the San Antonio Fiesta season. Price includes food, door prizes and musical entertainment including Zydeco, Jazz, R&B, Ol’ School, Pop, Reggae, Latino/Salsa, etc. Proceeds from this event go to the Psi Alpha Scholarship Fund.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Psi Alpha Chapter, chartered on November 1, 1940, is celebrating its 76th Anniversary. Psi Alpha is committed to community service in the San Antonio metropolitan area. The Chapter awards college scholarships, mentors junior high school male students, supports Big Brothers/Big Sisters, provides free back-to-school haircuts and works with the San Antonio Food Bank.

Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

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Fiesta® Mission 10K Run

Fiesta® Nueva

April 22, 8 AM | Mission County Park #1

April 30, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

San Antonio Road Runners PMO PRESIDENT: Jim Holbach |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Debra Acosta

Get Fiesta 2017 off to a running start by participating in the San Antonio Roadrunners’ 43rd annual Fiesta Mission 10K and 5K run.

We also have a kids race that is ½ a mile in distance. Join us as we celebrate Fiesta by running in San Antonio. Music and refreshments after the race for all participants, family and friends.

San Antonio RoadRunners (SARR), was organized May 7, 1973, as a volunteer, nonprofit group dedicated to the promotion of running for physical fitness, fellowship and fun. The club is affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a national organization of running clubs dedicated to running and runners’ rights.

Registration fee required

Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 502 E. Nueva Saint John’s Lutheran Church PMO PRESIDENT: Jack Park | PMO COMMISSIONER: Mary Boehme End your Fiesta Fun at Fiesta Nueva with a celebration for the entire family.

Join us for the Mariachi Worship Service featuring the 2017 Lutheran Coronation Royalty. Follow the Mariachi Group out onto the church grounds to enjoy an afternoon filled with games and rides for children, food trucks featuring Caliente Grill, B Daddy’s BBQ and North Shore Shave Ice/Tiki Hut. Drink booths and musical entertainment provided by Dirty River Dixie Band, San Antonio Music Academy’s Elite Group, St. John’s Holy Rollers and more.

Silent Auction and raffle feature an array of great prizes. King Gallo XIV will be crowned. There is limited free parking so come early.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, located in the heart of the city directly across from La Villita, is the oldest Lutheran Church and School and the originator of the San Antonio Lutheran Coronation.

All proceeds benefit the ministries of St. John’s Academy, G.R.A.C.E. Women and Men’s Retreats, St. John’s Mission Ministries, and St. John’s Youth Camping Ministry.

Admission is free.

210-930-3148 | pr@saroadrunners.com www.saroadrunners.com/event

210-223-2611 | Info@StJohnsSA.org | www.StJohnsSA.org

Fiesta® Olé

Fiesta Oyster Bake®

April 23, 10 AM – 2 PM

April 21, 5 – 11 PM | April 22, 11 AM – 11 PM

San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 North Loop 1604 W

St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria

Pan American League |

PMO PRESIDENT:

Sylvia R. Reyna

Fiesta Ole promises to awaken the Fiesta spirit within you. Latin rythms will welcome you to the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium as you step in to the Pan American League’s Bazaar. Reminiscent of a Mexican Market, the Bazaar is filled with an irresistible collection of jewelry, artwork, clothing, and more. A delicious luncheon will be served and while guests enjoy dessert, the clothing designs of Tres Rebecas, in partnership with the fashion design department of the University of the Incarnate Word will bring the history of authentic Mexican designs alive in a “Texas Women of the Revolution” themed fashion show , entitled “Revolutionary Threads.”

The Pan American League, founded in 1947 by civicminded women, organizes special events to raise funds to support projects aimed at serving those in need. Today, efforts continue to support initiatives that provide health care, education, recreation, culture and well-being opportunities to the underserved in San Antonio.

Admission is $55 per ticket. Free parking.

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St. Mary’s University Alumni Association PMO PRESIDENT: Mike Martinez | PMO COMMISSIONER: Steve Rosenauer 2017 is Fiesta Oyster Bake’s 101st Anniversary! The event features more than 100,000 oysters served baked, raw and fried plus 70+ food and beverage booths that dish up savory favorites and quench every thirst.

Enjoy continuous Rock, Country, Tejano, R&B / Hip Hop, Pop and Children’s musical entertainment, as well as a full carnival and a special Fireworks Spectacular on Friday evening. Join more than 7,000 volunteers and 60,000 patrons at this exciting event.

Oyster Bake’s mission is to produce a quality, volunteer-driven, Fiesta San Antonio approved music festival to raise funds for student scholarships to St. Mary’s University, and to support the University and the Alumni Association.

Admission is $20 oneday; pre-sale (March 1 to 31) – $25 one-day; pre-sale (April 1 to 22) – $35 two-day; pre-sale (March 1 to April 22) – $25 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.

210-436-3324 | oysterbake@stmarytx.edu www.oysterbake.com FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

Fiesta® Pooch Parade April 29, 7:45 – 11 AM | Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca Therapy Animals of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Kathy Meade | PMO COMMISSIONER: Alicia Thompson Calling all pooches!! There’s nothing better than spending a Saturday morning with your favorite human on a 2.6 mile walk through the tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights. Therapy Animals of San Antonio proudly presents its 19th Annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade! Come early for exhibits and presentations that you and your human friend can enjoy! The ever-popular Canine Costume Contest starts at 8:15 AM and you must be registered to enter. If you love hanging out with your human and enjoy meeting other dogs, this event is for you. It will be a howling good time for both of you.

Therapy Animals of San Antonio is a nonprofit that focuses on “bringing people and animals together for healing.” Our therapy teams visit many facilities touching the lives of people of all ages.

Proceeds from the Fiesta® Pooch Parade remain in the local area to support our programs.

Advance registration is $25 for individuals and $30 for families.

210-614-6734 | animal@therapyanimalssa.org www.therapyanimalssa.org

THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SPONSORS FOR 2016!

North Park Subaru Grande Communications HEB Nestle Purina Petcare Company Petco Foundation Petco Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming San Antonio Acosta Properties (McDonald’s) Dan and Beverly Oakes Frost Bank

Kriser’s Natural Pet Kubena Pediatrics Loop 410 Veterinary Hospital Natures Goodness Pet Supplies Plus Raising Cane’s St. Luke’s Episcopal School State Farm Insurance - Jacqui Lugar The Forum at Lincoln Heights University Health System Wag More Dog Store

For Information | www.therapyanimalssa.org | 210.614.6734

Fiesta® POPS

Fiesta® San Fernando

April 21 and 22, 8 PM; April 23, 2 PM

April 26 – 28, 11 AM – 12 AM; April 29, 11 AM – 1 AM

The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle

San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza

San Antonio Symphony PMO PRESIDENT: David Gross |

San Fernando Cathedral PMO PRESIDENT: Guillermo Zepeda |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Jessica Anderson

Our annual Fiesta Pops concert features the music, dance and culture of Mexico and Latin America through the local talents of San Antonio. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Campanas de America and a colorful corp of dancers with the Guadalupe Dance Company. This program is sure to get you in the Fiesta spirit!

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Robert Ruiz, Jr.

Each year the cathedral hosts Fiesta San Fernando, a celebration of family, food and fun. Live entertainment daily and beautiful arts and crafts booths for your enjoyment.

Take part in a Fiesta event rooted deep in the city’s history, where “Fiestas” started more than 260 years ago.

The mission of the San Antonio Symphony is to inspire and enrich our community by vigorously influencing the artistic fabric of San Antonio through excellent symphonic performance, education and service.

Admission begins at $25; there is a 20% discount for Seniors, Military and Students.

210-223-8624 | tickets@sasymphony.org | www.sasymphony.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

San Fernando Cathedral was founded in 1731 and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in Texas. The Cathedral has the added distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for 284 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio.

The Cathedral is the official center of the city marked by a medallion embedded in the floor of the Cathedral by the City Council.

Admission is free.

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Fiesta® Teen Queen Coronation

Fiesta® UTSA

April 2, 3 – 5 PM | The Josephine Theater, 339 W. Josephine Street

April 21, 11 AM – 3 PM | UTSA Sombrilla Plaza, One UTSA Circle

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Barbara June “BJ” Duncan PMO COMMISSIONER: Ferne Burney

University of Texas at San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Ricardo Romo PMO COMMISSIONER: Dr. Barry S. McKinney

The Fiesta Teen Queen is elected in November and begins her reign. Fiesta Royalty is present as she receives her crown in this lovely setting. King Antonio crowns the Fiesta Teen Queen, and King El Rey Feo crowns the Princess.

Children and grandchildren of members of The Woman’s Club of San Antonio participate in this timeless pageant. The young ladies of the court participate in the Texas Cavalier’s River Parade along with other Fiesta Queens.

Fiesta Teen Queen continues to represent The Woman’s Club of San Antonio throughout the year and throughout the city.

The Annual Fiesta® UTSA, in its 37th year as an official Fiesta event, and sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, a student organization, helps kick off Fiesta. The UTSA campus comes alive with food, music, games and entertainment. The UTSA student organizations run food and game booths as fundraisers. Enjoy live music and performances by the student organizations. Various costs for food and games.

Rich in history and tradition, The Woman’s Club of San Antonio celebrates its 119th anniversary this year. We are a charter member of the Fiesta Commission and participate in several community charities to improve lives in our city.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is an emerging Tier One research institution and world-ranked specializing in health, energy, security, sustainability and human and social development. With nearly 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

210-732-4811 | womansclubofsa@aol.com www.thewomansclubofsa.org

210-458-4160 | getinvolved@utsa.edu www.utsa.edu/sa/roadrunnerproductions

Fiesta® Wildflower Ride

Fiesta® Women’s & Co-Ed Soccer Tournament

April 23, 8 AM – 5 PM | Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 NW Loop 1604 E

April 22 – 23, 8 AM – 8 PM

Morgan’s Wonderland PMO PRESIDENT: Ron Morander |

Star Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Dr. Schertz Complex, 75 Maske Rd. Schertz, TX 78154

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Lauren Gordon

Morgan’s Wonderland has established a special place where smiles and laughter lead to wonderful memories with family members, friends and caregivers. We provide a safe, clean and beautiful environment free of physical and economic barriers that all individuals – regardless of age, special need or disability – can come to and enjoy.

Join us on April 23rd, 2017 for Fiesta San Antonio’s only cycling event.

Participants and spectators alike can anticipate a memorable, funfilled day! In 2016 approximately 1800 athletes participated from Texas and beyond. Both young and the young at heart joined in this fitness experience as they cycled through our scenic hill country. Route distances range from 14 – 100 miles. Aid stations, SAG wagons, bicycle mechanics and local police are involved to ensure a safe event. Limited edition event medals and tee shirts are provided for all preregistered participants. We look forward to sharing the day with you and getting fit at San Antonio’s famous Fiesta.

Registration is $35 – $70. Minors under 15 must also have a parent riding.

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Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Alice Klein | PMO COMMISSIONER: Liz Melson The Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio is proud to announce its 39th annual Fiesta Women’s and Co-Ed Soccer Tournament. Women and co-ed teams from Texas and other states compete at all levels. Food, beverages and t-shirts are for sale.

The Women’s Soccer Association consists of several divisions: Competitive, Recreation, Under 23, Over 30 and Co-ed. League games are played yearround. Fall and spring games are played Sundays, summer games during the week and Sundays and co-ed games Sunday afternoons.

You may register year-round.

Admission is free for spectators; there is a registration fee for participating teams.

210-394-2788 | soccerklein@sbcglobal.net | www.wsasa.org FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

Fiesta® World Class Jazz Concert

Fit for a Princess:

April 28, 1 – 10 PM | St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria

Self Esteem Princess Training Camp and Coronation

St. Mary’s University Department of Music PMO PRESIDENT: Thomas Mengler | PMO COMMISSIONER: John Rankin

Princess Training Camp: Saturday, March 18, 10 AM – 2 PM Location: Windcrest Civic Center, 9310 Jim Seal Drive

Enjoy the great sounds of national, regional and local jazz artists at this year’s Annual Fiesta World Class Jazz Concert. This event is sponsored by the Music Department at St. Mary’s University and the San Antonio Fiesta Commission.

The evening concert precedes outstanding University and Junior College jazz bands along with area jazz groups beginning at 1 PM Our main guest artist takes the stage at 8:30 PM. The Music Department of St. Mary’s University presents the Fiesta Jazz Festival’s World Class Jazz Concert. It presents university and college jazz ensembles followed by regional and national jazz artists. This concert offers the San Antonio community a unique and admission free family event. The World Class Jazz Concert is dedicated to presenting the finest jazz, America’s treasure.

Admission is free.

Coronation: Friday, April 14, 6 PM – 8 PM Location: Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway Cherice Cochrane Mentoring for Success Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: J. Renee McGhee PMO COMMISSIONER: Claudette Lewis What makes a little girl, “Fit for a princess”?

It’s her inner and outer beauty, self-image, confidence, character and compassion for others. Fit for a Princess is a two-day, selfesteem, empowerment program sponsored by the Cherice Cochrane Foundation for little girls, ages 5 – 9 years old. Sessions include: Health and Fitness, Arts and Crafts, Character Building. Day one is a “Princess Training Camp.” Day two culminates in a Coronation with Princess Sashes and Tiaras for all participants. The program uniquely brings together inner and outer beauty lessons, building good character with true beauty and practice skills. In addition, a special competition is also held to crown the 2017 Miss San Antonio Amazing Princess, Miss Schertz Amazing Princess, Miss Windcrest Amazing Princess, Miss SW Texas Amazing Princess, Miss Texas Amazing Princess and Miss Leon Valley Amazing Princess.

210-436-3421 | jazzfest@stmarytx.edu | www.stmarytx.edu

210-573-0142 | info@cochranefoundation.org www.cochranefoundation.org

Growing Up Female

Healthy Choices Conference

April 8, 9 AM – 1:30 PM

April 30, 1 – 4 PM | West End Baptist Church, Robert E. Brown Educational Bldg., 923 Culebra Rd.

St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta PMO PRESIDENT: Cassandra Carter | PMO COMMISSIONER: Debra Tanner The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host its annual “Growing-Up” Female Workshop, designed specifically for teenage girls in grades 6 through 12. The workshop provides an enriching experience through motivational speakers, engaging activities and that all-important “girl talk” addressing critical issues young ladies are challenged with in this day and time.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s mission is to empower and to make an impact on young ladies in grades 6 – 12 by providing a workshop to give the young ladies information to promote a positive self-esteem, teaching healthy lifestyles and promoting higher education.

Admission is free.

210-269-6218 | deltadeb78@gmail.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

Top Teens of America, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Lady Ian Glenn PMO COMMISSIONER: Lady Wanda M. Polk The Healthy Choices Conference is a workshop organized and hosted by Top Teens of America to provide teens and their peers with information to make healthy decisions in their lives. The conference informs the teen participants about issues that affect their daily lives, including, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, nutrition, birth defects, bullying, mental health issues, decision making and any other issues facing today’s teens. The Top Teens plan the event and invite their friends and other youth organizations to attend.

Top Teens of America, sponsored

by Top Ladies of Distinction, is a youth organization established to provide opportunities for wholesome development of teen potential by promoting such activities that will enhance their educational, social, moral, cultural, spiritual and economic development. The TTA motto is “Participation in Our Foundation as Leaders of Tomorrow”.

Admission is free.

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“INCOGNITO” – Fiesta’s® Masked Ball

Investiture of King Antonio

April 22, 8 PM – 11 PM

April 22, 6 – 7:30 PM | The Alamo

URBAN-15 Studo and Grounds, 2500 S. Presa, San Antonio, Texas 78210

The Texas Cavaliers

URBAN-15 GROUP PMO PRESIDENT: Hector J. Gonzalez PMO COMMISSIONER: George Cisneros Come as you are not, come INCOGNITO! INCOGNITO, Fiesta’s most adventurous event! Celebrate the magic and wonder of Fiesta – Carnaval Style! Dance the irresistibly fun sounds of live music and experience the high-energy of URBAN-15’s own Carnaval de San Anto! Wear your most creative masks and costumes to enter our costume contest! Masks will be available for purchase at the INCOGNITO event.

There will be a $100 cash prize for 1st place with the best costume, $50 for the second place, and $25 for third place.

URBAN-15 creates. We motivate creativity, inspire imagination and bring optimism to our community. Using Music, Movement and Media, our vision realizes; productions that merge traditional Latino culture, modern artistic aesthetics, and creative technologies, educational programs that develop skills and creativity and life-long access to and participation in artistic exploration for both the artist and the community.

Admission presale tickets are $30, $35 at the door.

210-736-1500 | events@urban15.org | www.urban15.org

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER:

Richard A. Sparr, Jr.

King Antonio, one of the longest-standing Fiesta traditions, is a member of the Official Royalty who reign over the merriment of Fiesta. King Antonio is selected each year from the ranks of the Texas Cavaliers, a patriotic and civic organization, and his public investiture takes place in front of the Alamo. Dating to 1927, this inspiring ceremony begins the reign of the new king, honors the memory of matchless heroes who fell at the Alamo and recognizes new Cavaliers. The tradition of naming a king to preside over Fiesta began in 1896. During his reign, King Antonio visits schools, hospitals, nursing homes, business, and community groups throughout the city. Through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, the Cavaliers disburse funds to support children’s charities in the community.

Founded in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers consist of over 600 business, civic and community leaders seeking to give back to the community and support those in need. Texas Cavaliers and their generous supporters have raised over $3 million. In 2016, they raised more than $500,000 and helped more than 900 children through monetary donations and supporting programs all across San Antonio through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

Admission is free.

210-227-4837 | info@texascavaliers.org www.texascavaliers.org

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fiesta & Fireworks Celebration

JBSA-Lackland Fiesta® Military Parade

April 23, 1 – 9 PM | JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, MacArthur Parade Field (at the intersection of Stanley Road and Worth Road)

JBSA-Lackland Parade Grounds, 1820 Bong St.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Arrive early and bring your lawn chair for continuous family fun at the 2017 Fiesta & Fireworks Celebration on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The event begins at 1 p.m. and features food and beverage vendors, continuous live entertainment, carnival rides, games and a military equipment display and much more!

The military ceremony begins at 4 p.m. with more than 300 military personnel on parade. Musical performances (TBD) set the stage for the grand fireworks extravaganza finale. This fireworks exhibition is the highlight of the Fiesta event that traditionally attracts more than 20,000 spectators to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Friday, April 21, 9 – 10 AM (arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 AM) 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland The Fiesta Military Parade is the annual salute to Fiesta and is open to all authorized DoD identification Cardholders or invited guests. Dignitaries invited include Fiesta Royalty and officials, civic leaders and military commanders. The invited guests have reserved seating.

The 37th Training Wing is the primary training wing at JBSA-Lackland and is composed of Basic Military Training, 737 Training Group, and four other training groups. The 37 Training Wing trains approximately 87,000 U.S. Airmen and international students annually.

Admission is free. In the event of inclement weather, the event is cancelled.

Parking is free.

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King William Fair April 29, 9 AM – 6 PM King William Historical Neighborhood, 122 Madison St. King William Association PMO PRESIDENT: Brad Shaw |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Zet Baer

The 50th King William Fair is a family fair with art and craft vendors, live music and dance on five stages, food and beverage booths, a Kids Kingdom play area and a small but quirky parade, all on the streets of the historic district with its stately homes and gracious gardens.

The King William Association, established in 1967, celebrates the history and diversity of Texas’ first historic neighborhood. Proceeds provide educational scholarships for inner-city students, art programs for elementary through high school and revitalization for historic preservation of the King William Neighborhood. It may be the only neighborhood association in the entire state with four historic districts within its boundaries, including the state’s oldest district created by city ordinance and three districts recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.

Admission is $10; children 12 and under are free.

210-271-3247 | zet@kwfair.org | www.kwfair.org

La Reina de la Feria de las Flores Reception

Lutheran Coronation

April 30, 4 – 7 PM | Check www.fiesta-sa.org for location

April 1, 7 – 10 PM | Scottish Rite Temple, 308 Avenue E

LULAC Council No. 2 PMO PRESIDENT: Ronnie Gabriel |

San Antonio Lutheran Coronation Association PMO PRESIDENT: Larry Brehm | PMO COMMISSIONER: Donna Reece

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Noemi Cue

Celebrate La Reina de la Feria de las Flores 2017 on her last official day of Fiesta. LULAC Council No. 2 will publicly recognize and honor the 2017 Queen and all those who made her reign possible. This title is bestowed on the candidate who raises the most money for the Tom Morton Sandoval Parent/ Child Scholarship Program of LULAC Council No. 2. The program seeks to ensure the educational success of two generations by encouraging their educational objective at any Alamo College. Due to limited capacity of venue, please call (210) 403-9001, to request additional information.

LULAC Council No. 2 is an affiliate of League of United Latin American Citizens. It is an organization composed of volunteer members dedicated to gaining the same rights and opportunities for Hispanics as accorded to all other Americans.

The main focus of LULAC Council No. 2 is education.

Admission is free.

210-403-9001 | generalinfo@reyfeoscholarship.com | www.lulac2.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

The San Antonio Lutheran Coronation began in 1957. The coronation is open to girls ages 14 to 21, of any denomination, who wish to be duchesses.

They are selected by the members of the Association according to their faithfulness and work in their church, school and community. The 59th coronation will be honoring our Court of the 20th Century. Come with us as we crown our Queen, Briden McGraw, and Princesses Catherine Classen and Kailin Jowers, and present their court.

The members of the Lutheran Coronation Association come from all over and give their time and talents to make Coronation possible. They come from all different religious denominations and continue to support this organization long after their daughters/ granddaughter/friends/ family have participated.

Admission is $15. Tickets are available to purchase from any board member, a duchess, our website, or at the door the day of the event.

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Ford Mariachi Festival & Kickoff

Marines at the Alamo

April 25 – 27, 7 – 10 PM | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce

April 26, 11 AM – 1 PM | Alamo Plaza | US Marines

April 25, 6:30 – 9 PM | River Walk Royalty Coronation and Mariachi Festival Kickoff at the Tobin Center Paseo del Rio Association PMO PRESIDENT: Tammy Peacock-Werline PMO COMMISSIONER: Maggie Thompson Local middle and high school Mariachi students perform on floating barges, entertaining visitors to the River Walk. The festival provides student musicians an opportunity to gain experience entertaining large crowds and also boosts the festive atmosphere for Fiesta revelers. Also included this year is the River Walk Royalty Coronation during the Mariachi Festival Kickoff on April 25th. We will announce the River Walk Royalty for 2017 at 6 pm at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets will be available for purchase.

The Paseo del Rio Association is a nonprofit membership basis organization dedicated to promote, protect, and preserve the San Antonio River Walk.

Admission for the Mariachi Festival is free. River Walk Coronation tickets can be purchased at www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com.

Each year, the Marines of the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion participate in Fiesta here is San Antonio! As part of Fiesta, the Marines host the annual “Marines at the Alamo!” event! This event affords Texans (and those that want to be Texans) the chance to meet with “their Marines” and view some of the latest military equipment from free-fall parachutes and combat diving equipment, to the latest small arms being used today by the Corps.

As Texans meet with their Marines and get a feel for the equipment they have bought, they are serenaded by music from the US Marine Corps Band. This year’s event is extra special as the US Marine Corps Reserve, which the 4th Recon Battalion is a part of, is celebrating it’s Centennial of defending our Nation! Please come enjoy the opportunity to see the Nation’s premier crisis response force: The United States Marines!

Admission is free.

210-227-4262 | events@paseodlerio.com www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

marines.mil

Miss Margaret’s Victorian House Tour

Mr. Teen San Antonio Scholarship & Mentoring Banquet

April 22 – 27, 1 – 4 PM | Margaret Gething House, 409 E. Guenther St.

April 14, 6 – 8 PM | Schertz Civic Center Ballroom, 1400 Schertz Pkwy.

Perry-Gething Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Robert M. Perry |

Cherice Cochrane Mentoring For Success Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: R. Joy McGhee | PMO COMMISSIONER: Claudette Lewis

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Kathrine M. Perry

Enjoy a tour of the unique Miss Margaret’s Victorian House. This home was open for tours during Fiesta® in the 1940s and the tradition continues today.

This is an antique lover’s delight – a trip back in time to the gracious life in old San Antonio.

The late Margaret Allan Gething was an early conservationist and advocate for the preservation of the King William historic district in the 1940s.

The Cherice Cochrane Mentoring Foundation invites you to its Mr. Teen San Antonio Scholarship and Mentoring Banquet. The event features the crowning of; Miss San Antonio Amazing Princess, Miss Schertz Amazing Princess, Miss Windcrest Amazing Princess, Miss SW Texas Amazing Princess, Miss Texas Amazing Princess, Mr. Teen San Antonio, Miss San Antonio Amazing Teen, Miss SW Texas Amazing Teen, Miss Texas Amazing Teen, and Miss Leon Valley Amazing Princess. In addition, there is a presentation of the Community Action/ Outstanding Mentors awards and scholarships to deserving high school students.

The Foundation’s mission is to provide the necessary resources; youth leadership development workshops, self-esteem, health, cultural and civic engagements, career explorations, mentorship and scholarships to deserving HS students. The event will not only highlight our exemplary youth leaders and Amazing Teens and award scholarships, but also pay tribute to the late Cherice Amanda Cochrane, an exemplary mentor and role model. Cherice died at the young age of 19 from meningitis. Her legacy continues in the Foundation with her many mentors “who mentored her way to success.”

Admission is $5.

Admission is $30. Reserved tables of 8 available for $240 in advance.

Tickets are not available at the door.

210-227-9498 | p2kath@aol.com

210-573-0142 | info@thecochranefoundation.org | www.cochranefoundation.org

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Music from St. Mark’s

NAACP Youth Image Awards Banquet

April 30, 5 – 6 PM | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St.

April 1, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Check out website for location!

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church PMO PRESIDENT: Joseph Causby |

San Antonio NAACP Youth Council PMO PRESIDENT: Malia Ellis | PMO COMMISSIONER: Regina Horne-Espree

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Terri Shaw

Celebrate the 25th anniversary season of Music from St. Mark’s. Enjoy an afternoon of superb music in this historic treasure of downtown San Antonio.

Featuring music from the English Cathedral Tradition. The Choirs of St. Marks are joined by a chamber orchestra. Additional instrumental music includes the Handel Organ Concerto in B-flat major.

The 16th Annual San Antonio National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Image Awards luncheon honors various community youth. Outstanding youth nominated by schools and community organizations will receive recognition in the areas of art, academics, military science, athletic achievements, leadership, journalism/communication, and volunteerism. The talented and versatile winners of our AfroAcademic Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competition will be highlighted during the luncheon. Our event’s finale is the crowning of our Mr. and Miss NAACP 2017.

Founded in 1858, the first members of St. Mark’s sought the highest standards as they sought to complete a house of worship designed, improbably, by the nation’s top church architect. By the time of its centennial, St. Mark’s was recognized as “one of America’s great parishes.” St. Mark’s has continued onward, celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2008 and reaching new heights as members minister to each other, their community, the nation and the world.

The purpose of the San Antonio National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to enlighten youth about issues that affect people of color. Our goals are to advance the economic empowerment, educational, social and civil rights of all people.

Admission is free.

Admission is $40.

210-226-2426 | jcausby@stmarks-sa.org | www.stmarks-sa.org

210-325-5857 | sanaacpyouth@gmail.com

Natural Beauty:

Navy Day at the Alamo

Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky Exhibition at the Witte Museum April 21 – 30 | M ,W,Th., F, Sat.: 10 AM – 5 PM T: 10 AM – 8 PM | Sun.: 12 PM – 5 PM

April 27, 11 AM – 1 PM | Alamo Plaza | US Navy

Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway Witte Museum | P MO PRESIDENT: Marise McDermott PMO COMMISSIONER: Heather Welder Russo Natural Beauty: Fiesta Land, Water, and Sky at the Witte Museum celebrates the natural beauty of Texas at a time of great significance for San Antonio’s largest museum. This is the first Fiesta exhibition in the New Witte, which opens in March 2017. The theme was selected because the unique land, water and sky of Texas serve as the underlying theme for the permanent exhibitions at the Witte. From rolling prairies filled with wild flowers to starry skies that spark the imagination, this exhibition will explore the theme of land, water, and sky through the museum’s collection of Order of the Alamo Coronation robes.

The Witte Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections in natural history, science, and South Texas heritage. The Museum, founded in 1926, serves as a vital hub of community education that attracts diverse audiences which parallel community demographics. Averaging more than 350,000 visitors annually, the Witte is often called “The People’s Museum.”

Building on a storied history, the New Witte opens in March 2017 as an unprecedented, once-in-acentury renovation and expansion which will provide experiences to more than 600,000 visitors annually.

Free and open to the public. San Antonio’s Sailors will describe and demonstrate a variety of the skills and capabilities of America’s Navy assigned in San Antonio. The demonstrations range from the Master At Arms Navy professional police and security forces and their military working dogs, to the Navy Hospital Corpsmen who provide emergency medical care to Sailors and Marines serving worldwide. There will be plenty of San Antonio Sailors standing by for one-on-one questions and answers.

Admission is $7 – $10.

Admission is free.

210.357.1900 | info@wittemuseum.org | www.wittemuseum.org

210-808-9605 | larry.f.coffey.civ@mail.mil | www.navy.mil

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NIOSA® (A Night in Old San Antonio®)

PACfest

April 25 – 28, 5:30 – 10:30 PM | La Villita, 418 Villita Street

April 27, 12 – 10 PM | Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret

San Antonio Conservation Society PMO PRESIDENT: Janet Dietel | PMO COMMISSIONER: Patti Zaiontz

Palo Alto College PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Mike Flores |

Each year the historic downtown village of La Villita takes center stage as 85,000 visitors gather for four nights to celebrate the city’s unique heritage at “A Night in Old San Antonio.” More than 250 elaborately decorated food and drink booths and more than a dozen nonstop entertainment stages represent the diverse cultures and customs of our city in 15 heritage-themed areas.

PACfest is one of the largest official Fiesta San Antonio events south of Highway 90. With attendance of over 10,000 community members, the family-friendly event features food, games, social media alley, musical entertainment, and is home to Fiesta Grilldown, a carne asada contest.

NIOSA® proceeds help fund the San Antonio Conservation Society’s purpose is to preserve and to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, places and customs relating to the history of Texas, its natural beauty and all that is admirably distinctive to our State; and by such physical and cultural preservation to keep the history of Texas legible and intact to educate the public, especially the youth of today and tomorrow with knowledge of our inherited regional values.

Admission for adults is $12 advance and $15 at the gate; children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Jerry Arellano

Palo Alto College, one of the Alamo Colleges, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. With nearly 9,000 students, the College also offers short-term certificates and non-credit continuing education classes.

Tickets available for purchase: NIOSA website, NIOSA office, The Fiesta Store®, HEB stores and military bases.

Admission is $5, free for children under 12, and free with a current Alamo Colleges ID.

210-226-5188 | niosa@niosa.org | www.niosa.org

210-486-3125 | pac-pr@alamo.edu | www.alamo.edu/pac

Patriotic and Historical Ball

Pilgrimage to the Alamo

April 22, 7 – 11 PM | La Villita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St.

April 24, 4 – 5 PM | Alamo Plaza

State Association of Texas Pioneers PMO PRESIDENT: Bill Van Cleave | PMO COMMISSIONER: Karen Rogers

DRT, Alamo Mission Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Sharon Skrobarcek PMO COMMISSIONER: Martha Fleitas

The 98th annual Patriotic and Historical Ball is among the first 2017 Fiesta activities. The event, recalling early Texas, leads off with everyone participating in the Grand March. After opening ceremonies, dancing continues through the evening. The first Patriotic and Historical Ball took place in 1919 to honor San Antonio’s military personnel and the event has continued since that time. Military personnel from local installations and organizations are special guests for the evening.

The State Association of Texas Pioneers, founded in 1921, is a statewide organization that stands to keep alive Texas history, perpetuate Texas traditions and cultivate relations between the pioneers of Texas and their descendants.

Pioneer membership is based on Texan lineage.

Associate memberships are available.

Admission is $30.

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Every year since 1925, the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters for the Republic of Texas (DRT) has staged the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo. This is a memorial tribute to the Alamo Heroes and the heritage of Texas. A solemn wreath bearing procession of historic, civic, patriotic, military and school groups depart from the Vietnam Memorial at the Tobin Center, at 3:30 PM, and walk silently to the Alamo. Simultaneously, an authoritative voice intones the names of the Alamo defenders from inside the Alamo walls. Following the procession and placing of the wreaths on the Alamo greensward, a brief memorial service takes place. The Fiesta Military Coordinator delivers the address and the sounding of Taps ends the ceremony.

The Alamo Mission Chapter, DRT, founded in 1905, exists to provide and protect the history of Texas.

The Chapter perpetuates the memory of the men and women who achieved and maintained Texas Independence, encourages historical research and preservation, and celebrates Texas Honor Days.

Admission is free.

210-782-0145 | alamomissionchapter.drt54@gmail.com www.amc-drt.org FIESTA-SA .ORG | FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017

A Night In Old San Antonio

®

April 25-28, 2017 Presented by the

San Antonio Conservation Society

A member and supporter of the Fiesta Commission since 1959 NIOSA® proceeds fund the Conservation Society’s mission to support restoration and preservation of historic properties and parks throughout the city and neighboring counties, as well as education, advocacy programs and projects. facebook.com/niosa.niosa | www.niosa.org | Tweet @ANightinOldSA

Piñatas in the Barrio April 22, 12 – 10 PM | Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe St. AUEDA PMO PRESIDENT:

Margo Griffith |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Rick Uriegas

Pinatas in the Barrio features live entertainment, delicious food and fun for the whole family! 2017 will prove to be a spectacular year with the unveiling of the “Barrios Largest Pinata,” San Antonio’s record size Pinata!

Rey Feo will crown the Senior Citizen King and Queen of the Barrio at this Official Fiesta event. The Barrio’s King and Queen will participate in the Battle of Flowers Parade and the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.

Proceeds from this event support projects and scholarships, primarily on the West Side of San Antonio. AUEDA’s goal is to provide assistance to the artistic and entertainment community, which includes all ages, genders and artistic mediums. For artists in the diversified community who have fallen upon serious hard times, AUEDA hopes to provide financial, legal, medical mental health assistance with a focus on educational scholarships.

Admission is free. Parking is free.

210-772-6595 or 210-325-7714 pinatasinthebarrio@fiesta-sa.org | www.aueda.org

Praise Dance Celebration

Rey Feo Crown Celebration

April 30, 4 – 6 PM

April 21, 7 PM – 12 AM

Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lonesome Dove Room, 200 E. Market St.

Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Hilda Penn | PMO COMMISSIONER: Linda H. Conley The Praise Dance Celebration adds a touch of spiritual zest to Fiesta®. This event presents an opportunity for all to experience the creative expressions of God’s word through Praise Dance. Each performance integrates modern dance, ballet, and African dance movements, all guided by angelic and spiritual dance techniques. This celebration of dance shares the African American heritage of praise and worship through dance with the San Antonio Community. It is the vision of Alpha Tau Omega Chapter to promote events that will enhance the cultural and artistic experiences within the community.

Rey Feo Scholarship Committee PMO PRESIDENT: Charlie Garza PMO COMMISSIONER: Lisa Andrade Gonima After the public crowning of Rey Feo, Fiesta royalty, members of the Consejo and special guests will follow the King to celebrate.

Featuring live music, great food and spirits – making this one of the most sought-after tickets in town. Event will sell out, so get your tickets early.

Since 1930, Alpha Tau Omega Chapter has provided services within our community to support the goals and ideals established by the Founders’ of the sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an international Greek letter service organization founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University. It is the oldest Greek letter organization in the United States for African American college educated women.

Alpha Tau Omega Chapter has continuously worked to cultivate high academic achievement, ethical standards and civic responsibility in our community with an assortment of nonprofit events and programs.

Founded by Rey Feo XXXII Logan Stewart in 1982, the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation is a membership-based organization of former Rey Feos and other business and civic leaders. The members uphold the traditions and support the fundraising efforts to further the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo program. Rey Feo was started in 1947 by LULAC Council #2 and has provided more than $6 million in scholarships.

Admission is free.

Admission is $125.

210-333-8031 | atoakasa@gmail.com | www.atoaka.net

210-775-2343 | landrade@reyfeoconsejo.org | www.reyfeoconsejo.org

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SAC 22nd Annual Multicultural Conference

San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show & Sale

April 24 – 27, 6 – 9 PM | San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main

April 27 – 29, 9 AM – 5 PM

San Antonio College PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Robert Vela |

San Antonio Garden Center, 33110 N. New Braunfels Ave.

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Alexander Bernal

This conference brings scholars, writers, artists, musicians and professionals together to illuminate multicultural issues within education and society. This year’s theme is What Are People For? Education at a Crossroads. This conference addresses serious issues facing contemporary society. Students and community are invited to participate in cultural, artistic and academic forums. The goal is to create a dynamic and intellectual curiosity among the participants.

San Antonio College was established in 1925 in support of the mission of the Alamo Community College District. San Antonio College responds to Bexar County’s diverse community by providing high quality general education, liberal arts and sciences, career education, continuing education and developmental education. San Antonio College is the largest single-campus community college in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. See our website for specific times and places for our four days of celebration.

San Antonio Cactcus & Xerophyte Society PMO PRESIDENT: Marty Ruona | PMO COMMISSIONER: Sidney Yarbrough The San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Show and Sale features educational displays; dealers selling landscape specimens, other hard to find cactus and succulents and other plant related materials.

The San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society is a gardening club dedicated to learn how to grow and appreciate succulent plants (desert flora). The Society meets monthly for programs and seminars presented by gardening, landscape and nursery experts, and host several field trips to various cactus and succulent habitats.

Admission is free.

Admission is free. alamo.edu/sac/

210-863-5657 | marty@rhinamic.com | sacxs.org

San Antonio Queen of Soul Pageant

San Jacinto Victory Celebration

March 18, 8:01 – 10:30 PM

April 22, 10 AM – 12 PM | Alamo Cenotaph, Alamo Plaza

Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry

DRT, Alamo Heroes Chapter

San Antonio Queen of Soul Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: LaTecia Todd | PMO COMMISSIONER: Cophra Ann Rector

PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER:

The Queen of Soul Scholarship Pageant provides San Antonio with a representative from the AfricanAmerican community to take part in Fiesta, civic and other community activities throughout the year.

The pageant is designed to create enthusiasm in young ladies and help them be aware of not only their beauty, but also their charm, poise and intellectual ability. The contestants take part in several competitions, including talent, evening gown and question and answer. The 2016 Queen of Soul will be crowned at the evening’s climax.

The mission of San Antonio Queen of Soul, Inc., is to promote AfricanAmerican participation in community and civic activities and aid in educating underprivileged individuals in social and civic responsibilities/opportunities, and to identify and assist young ladies in the achievement of excellence in their future career paths. It is a highly visible organization that provides community representation to take part in the San Antonio Fiesta activities and other civic and community programs.

Admission is $15.

210.827.2020 | saqueenofsoul@gmail.com | www.saqos.org FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

Susan Riedesel

Texans are still celebrating their Independence 181 years after the Battle of San Jacinto. The Battle of San Jacinto forever changed the history of Texas and the World. There is no better way to celebrate freedom than to join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Heroes Chapter, at the Alamo Cenotaph on April 22, 2017, of Fiesta. Fiesta San Antonio commemorate Texas win at the Battle of San Jacinto and we’d like for you to join us as we celebrate. You can join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Heroes Chapter and the Children of the Republic of Texas in their toast to Texas Victory. Did you know the song the soldiers sang as they marched into the battle was a love song? Remember and help us honor those brave heroes who fought for Texas Independence at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836 and the brave heroes who continue to fight for our freedom today.

Admission is free.

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San Jose MissionFest

Senior Fiesta®

April 30, 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

April 21, 9 AM – 1 PM

Mission San Jose Church, 701 E. Pyron Ave.

Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road

Mission San Jose Church PMO PRESIDENT: Jean Pacheco PMO COMMISSIONER: Fr. Rogelio Martinez Ruteaga, O.F.M, Pastor

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Antonio Fernandez | PMO COMMISSIONER: Patty Vela

Celebrating 16 years as an Official Fiesta Event! MissionFest has been a Southside tradition for generations and represents a variety of activities that attract numerous families and visitors year after year. An estimated 10,000 people will be in attendance. Festival begins with an outdoor Mariachi Mass at 9 am. Join us at this unique family event and enjoy your favorites – great food, entertainment, children’s corner, carnival, arts & crafts, bingo, Tiendita and plenty of FUN with live music throughout the day!

Viva Fiesta at the only official Fiesta event for people 55 years and older!

This event will have live entertainment, special guest appearances, door prizes, dancing and dozens of vendors providing free promotional items and information on topics such as retirement planning and living, home improvement, health and wellness, leisure and senior services, etc.

Catholic Charities is a social services agency assisting more than 177,000 individuals per year in the 19 counties comprising the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Admission is free.

This year’s entertainment will include a MissionFest Tribute to The Navaira Family Legacy. Featuring original members of Emilio’s Grupo Rio with special guest Tejano Legends performing all the hits and video tribute.

ONCE IN A LIFETIME ACCORDION LEGEND JAM featuring: Living Legends Flaco Jimenez, Santiago Jimenez, Nick Villarreal & Mingo Saldivar. Along with James Keith, Hunter Chavez Y Los Casadorez, Garrett & The Hipsters.

Other performances by various Tejano, Conjunto and Country Artists. San Jose MissionFest proceeds benefit Mission San Jose Church, a now living World Heritage Site.

Admission is $5 beginning at 2 PM. Free Parking. No outside containers allowed on all church and national park premises. Bring your lawn chair.

210-922-0543 | sanjoseinsatx@yahoo.com www.sanjosemissionfest.com

210-222-1294 | info@ccaosa.org | www.ccaosa.org

Southwest Olympic Fiesta®

St. Philip’s CultureFest

April 22, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

April 27, 10 AM – 6 PM

Spring Sports Complex, 11914 Dragon Lane

St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr.

Southwest ISD PMO PRESIDENT: Robert Robinson |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Kellie Gaylor

Southwest Olympic Fiesta is a track and field event featuring students with special needs paired with a “Buddy.” This event provides an opportunity for exceptional children and their families to enjoy San Antonio’s Fiesta celebration in an accepting environment. Community information booths are located throughout the venue, offering information spotlighting families with children with special needs. There are also many food and carnival booths for our community to enjoy. Proceeds from the booths support participating district clubs and activities.

Established in 1951, Southwest ISD is a school district with 18 schools serving students throughout 115 square miles in Southwest San Antonio. With a current enrollment of more than 13,600 students, Southwest ISD is the sixth largest school district in Bexar County. Southwest ISD’s mission is to identify and develop the potential of all individuals.

St. Philip’s College PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Adena Williams Loston PMO COMMISSIONER: Dr. Angela McPherson Williams The St. Philip’s Culture Fest celebrates the rich heritage of San Antonio and cultural influences of St. Philip’s College as one of San Antonio’s most historically distinguished and ethnically diverse institutions in ethnically diverse institutions of higher learning. The campus comes alive with music, food, entertainment and games.

St. Philip’s College, established 1898, is among the oldest and most diverse community colleges in the nation. It is the only community college in the nation with the dual designation as a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution with an enrollment of almost 12,000 credit students.

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

210-622-4355 | kgaylor@swisd.net www.swisd.net/olympicfiesta

210-486-2135 | awilliams284@alamo.edu www.alamo.edu/spc/culturefest

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10AM - 6PM Official Fiesta Event!

#SPCCulturefest

1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, TX 78203 alamo.edu/spc/culturefest

Taste of New Orleans

Taste of the Northside

April 21, 5 PM – 12 AM April 22, 12 PM – 12 AM April 23, 12 PM – 11 PM

April 26, 5:30 – 10:30 PM

Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St.

The Club at Sonterra, 901 E Sonterra Blvd Brighton Center PMO PRESIDENT: Kim Jefferies |

San Antonio Zulu Association PMO PRESIDENT: Bruce Hicks | PMO COMMISSIONER: Howard Ray

Denise Thieme

Celebrate Fiesta at A Taste of the Northside! Our ALL-INCLUSIVE pricing, includes: admission, food-samples and five drink tickets, parking & shuttle to the event from designated locations (no on-site parking) and all the great Fiesta fun you can handle! A Taste of the Northside is a fabulous night of savory bites, scrumptious drinks and high-energy entertainment. Taste of the Northside now features over 50 favorite San Antonio restaurants serving up delicious samplings of their best dishes and tastings of a variety of beers and wines.

If you want to experience unique New Orleans food in a festive atmosphere, don’t miss this three-day fest, alive and kickin’ with the tastes and sounds of ‘Nawlins. Nowhere else can you experience mouth-watering Creole and Cajun dishes like gumbo, crawfish, shrimp etouffee, red beans & rice, boudin and many other favorite cuisines of the region. You will think you are in New Orleans at this family-friendly event featuring amazing toe tappin’ music from Dixieland to Smooth Jazz and Zydeco, straight from the Crescent City.

Join the 2nd line parade through the grounds with a brass band leading the way, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment while taking in the Big Easy experience.

The San Antonio Zulu Association/SAZA Commission Inc. is a benevolent not-for-profit organization founded with the mission to assist the greater San Antonio community. With the proceeds from its well-known annual Taste of New Orleans event, held during the San Antonio Fiesta celebration, the organization reaches out to the community by providing youth the opportunity to further their education through scholarships. The organization with a membership of 36 dedicated volunteers, also provides numerous philanthropic outreach programs throughout the San Antonio community.

The Sunken Garden is ADA accessible.

Blankets, strollers and folding chairs are welcome.

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Brighton Center provides holistic services to children with disabilities and/ or developmental delays and their families through in-home therapy, early childhood education, special education services in San Antonio and advocacy support.

Presale all-inclusive is $85. Prices increase at the door. Upgrade your tickets to the V.I.P. lounge!

Admission is $12 presale and $15 at the gate; free for children 10 and under.

Tickets Available for Purchase at The Fiesta Store® and at www.BrightonSA.org.

210-637-8328 | info@saza.org | www.saza.org

210-826-4492 | development@brightonsa.org | www.brightonsa.org

Come on down to

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DANCE PARTY

32 Years of Great Food & Great Fun At Sunken Gardens Theater

April 21st – 23rd, 2017 Produced Produced by

by San San Antonio Antonio Zulu Zulu Association Association www.atasteofneworleans.info

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event for foodies!

TA S T E OF T H E N OR T H S I DE I S P R O U D LY P R E S E N T E D B Y :

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING!

$100 AT THE DOOR PRICE INCLUDES PARKING, SHUTTLE, FOOD & 5 DRINKS!

UNLIMITED FOOD TASTING FROM 50+ SAN ANTONIO RESTAURANTS

The

20 WINES 15 BEERS INCLUDING 4 STAGES WITH LIVE MUSIC

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 FROM 5:30 PM TO 10:30 PM AT THE CLUB AT SONTERRA

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Texas Corvette Association Car Show April 22, 8 AM – 5 PM | Boerne Main Plaza, Main Street St. Jude’s Ranch for Children PMO PRESIDENT: Tara Roussett |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Dan Martin

If you would like to view a great selection of classic cars, then the city of Boerne is the place to be! This is an open car show with more than 35 difference classes in attendance. In addition to the car show, the city of Boerne offers great shopping and restaurants all along Main Street. Enjoy music, silent auctions, vendors and door prizes throughout the day.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a 2009 Corvette Coupe. Tickets are only $10 each. The car will be given away at the conclusion of the car show.

This will be the 25th annual car show presented by the Texas Corvette Association to benefit St Jude’s Ranch for Children (SJRC Texas).

SJRC has locations in Bulverde, New Braunfels and San Antonio.

830-226-5386 | silver65@satx.rr.com www.texas-corvette-association.org

Starfish Dash Run/Walk

The Circle for Life Motor Rally

April 29, 9 AM | UT Health San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78299

April 29, 10 AM

The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society PMO PRESIDENT: Jannine Cody, Ph.D. | PMO COMMISSIONER: Neale Parker The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society’s main fundraiser of the year is our Starfish Dash – Run/Walk. This is a great event for all ages and the entire family can participate. The course leads you through the UT Health campus and easy parking is available. The event is FREE to all participants but we suggest fundraising/donations to participate. The runners will start off first, followed by walkers a few minutes later. You are welcome to bring strollers and wheelchairs but no pets are allowed on campus.

A Health and Wellness Fair and Market Place will accompany the event.

Lots of fun activities will be available at this very family-friendly event.

Javelina Harley-Davidson, 29078 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, Boerne, TX The Circle For Life PMO PRESIDENT: Charlie Garza |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Abby Kurth

On Saturday April 29 the Motorcycle Rally rolls out from Javelina HarleyDavidson in Boerne, TX. Now in its 7th year, this SAPD escorted Hill Country ride Saturday morning will enjoy beautiful scenery and Fiesta flare.

The mission of the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society is to help people with chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face so they may lead happy, healthy and productive lives. We are proud that the leading global research center for Chromosome 18 is based right here at UT Health San Antonio and is celebrating 26 years of cutting-edge research. We raise funds for this research through our organization. The more funds we raise, the faster the research center can develop treatments to improve the lives of those affected by chromosome 18 conditions which include many cognitive and physical impairments. We also offer support for families & physicians of children with chromosome 18 abnormalities.

In celebration of National Donate Life month, The Circle for Life invites Fiesta goers to help create awareness for organ donation and registration. The Circle For Life has set a goal in 2017 to raise money through their Fiesta Event, for the University Transplant Center patient fund, assisting University Health System transplant patients and their families during the course of their treatment.

Free admission.

Ride registration for adults is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

210.657.4968 | parkern@chromosome18.org | www.chromosome18.org

210-392-5500 | kurthlink@sbcglobal.net | www.TheCircleForLife.com

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The Texas Cavaliers River Parade April 24, 7 – 9 PM | San Antonio River, Riverwalk The Texas Cavaliers PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER:

Richard A. Sparr, Jr.

Your Only Source for Official Fiesta® San Antonio Merchandise & Fashion

Each year hundreds of thousands of people line the banks of the San Antonio River to view the most unusual parade in America...the Texas Cavaliers River Parade! This year’s parade, entitled “Kaleidoscope” promises an evening of family fun with live music, celebrities and lights. More than 45 festively decorated floats sponsored by local community organizations and military installations drift down the river. King Antonio XCV reigns over the evening’s festivities and gives a Texas-sized welcome to the enthusiastic spectators along the winding route. The money raised through the parade is donated to children’s charities in our community through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

Founded in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers consist of over 600 business, civic and community leaders seeking to give back to the community and support those in need. Texas Cavaliers and their generous supporters have raised over $3 million. In 2016, they raised more than $500,000 and helped over 900 children through monetary donations and supporting programs all across San Antonio through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

Admission is $14 – $26.

Tickets Available for Purchase at The Fiesta Store® and The Texas Cavaliers Office.

210-227-4837 | info@texascavaliers.org www.texascavaliers.org

This Hallowed Ground April 22, 12 – 2 PM | Alamo Plaza Sons of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Chapter PMO PRESIDENT: Jason Chall | PMO COMMISSIONER: David W. Jauer This Hallowed Ground is a walking tour of the original perimeter walls of the Alamo Compound. Participants will get a perspective of the battle from both sides from the moderator, Robert M. Benevides (SRT) along with members of the San Antonio Living History Association. There will be an awards ceremony after the tour for the winners from middle schools who participated in the Alamo Chapter Essay/poster contest.

The Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas mission is to work to increase public awareness about items of historical significance associated with Texas in the local area. They also support projects that advance the education of local youth in Texas history. Their committees work to preserve historic artifacts and increase public awareness of their importance.

Admission is free.

210-341-0022 | appraise@stic.net www.alamochaptersrt.com FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2017 | FIESTA-SA .ORG

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Throwback Fiesta®

Tom C. Clark Funday Sunday

April 23, 3 – 9 PM | Maverick Park, 1000 Broadway St.

April 30, 1 – 5 PM | Tom C. Clark High School

San Antonio Parks Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Noah Almanza |

Clark High School Band Boosters PMO PRESIDENT: Irma Trevino | PMO COMMISSIONER: Kara Collins

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Stacy Jones

Travel to a place where time and fun have no limits. Get in on the Fiesta fun at the San Antonio Parks Foundation’s Throwback Fiesta, presented

by Bud Light, celebrating all your favorite throwbacks from the 60s – 90s!

This official Fiesta event features tribute bands, retro games, costume contests, dance contests, beer, tasty eats and more! Show up wearing your best throwback duds and ready to shake your groove thang!

Young and old alike will delight in the fun and frolic of this family oriented celebration. Hosted by Tom C. Clark band boosters, this event kicks off with the shortest parade lead by the mighty Clark Cougar band. After the parade enjoy food and fun in the schools courtyard while listening to the smooth sounds of the Clark Cougar band. Finally, place your silent bids on a wide selection of auction items from gift certificates to crafts to much more.

The San Antonio Parks Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide enhancements to the parks of the City of San Antonio and the County of Bexar which improve the quality of life for all of our citizens.

Clark High School Band Boosters support the music education of the Mighty Cougar Band by providing funding and volunteers for band activities, concerts and competitions.

Admission is free.

Admission is $12 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

210-212-8423 | admin@saparksfoundation.org www.throwbackfiesta.org

210-397-5150 | Mr.trevino@sbcglobal.net www.clarkcougarband.org

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Costume Contest • Dance Contest • ‘80s Style T-shirt cutting workshop

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United Way Kids Festival

UTSA Football Fiesta® Spring Game

April 29, 11 AM – 3 PM | Lockwood Park, 801 North Olive Street

April 15, Game Time – TBD | Dub Farris Stadium 8400 N. Loop 1604 W.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County PMO PRESIDENT: Lyndon Herridge PMO COMMISSIONER: Katherine Filut King United Way Kids Festival is a free, community event for families in San Antonio and Bexar County. Over 65 booths (nonprofits, school districts and city services) will provide information, activities, and entertainment focusing on the celebration and promotion of early childhood development.

There will be a large variety of activities being offered for children of all ages.

Kids Festival will have a Showmobile stage hosting numerous entertainment acts along with mascot characters. City officials will welcome participants and attendants throughout the day.

University of Texas at San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Dr. Ricardo Romo PMO COMMISSIONER: Dr. Barry S. McKinney UTSA Roadrunners Football excitement continues at the UTSA Football Fiesta Spring Game. UTSA invites the San Antonio community to this annual tradition.

This is an opportunity to watch some offense and defense as UTSA completes its Spring Training. Join the UTSA Roadrunners football team for this family friendly event at the Alamodome.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is an emerging Tier One research institution and world-ranked specializing in health, energy, security, sustainability and human and social development. With nearly 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is dedicated to helping people LIVE UNITED by investing in 70 partner agencies and 141 programs that improve and save lives. For over seventy years, United Way has funded agencies and programs that reach out to individuals, families and children throughout San Antonio and Bexar County.

Admission is free.

210-352-7147 | kking@unitedwaysatx.org www.unitedwaysatx.org

Admission is free.

210-458-8872 | utsasports@utsa.edu | www.goUTSA.com

Viva Botanica

Walk for Autism

April 22, 10 AM – 2 PM

April 22, 7 AM – 2 PM (The Walk starts at 9:30 AM)

San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place

Helotes Cornyval Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd.

San Antonio Botanical Garden PMO PRESIDENT: John Troy PMO COMMISSIONER: Candace Andrews

Any Baby Can of San Antonio PMO PRESIDENT: Hugo Hernandez PMO COMMISSIONER: Sharalee Roberts-Calk

Viva Botanica is a family Fiesta event celebrating the world of plants. See the beautiful Botanical Garden at the height of spring, with fun Fiesta-themed activities for the kids. Shop for San Antonio-friendly plants at the plant sale.

Any Baby Can’s 13th Annual Walk for Autism is a two-mile walk and Superhero 5K for the entire family. This is an opportunity for the community to raise awareness and support families with individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Your participation will help fund programs for families such as autism services, counselling, prescription assistance, parent training, case management and health & wellness education.

Families can take advantage of over 100 community resources, local therapy providers and health & wellness organizations as they provide games and activities for individuals of all ages. Come enjoy activities, food and resources. This is a family-friendly and autism-friendly event.

Any Baby Can provides support services to families of children and youth that have a chronic illness, disability, developmental delay or health risk. All services are provided at no cost and include autism services, case management, counseling, health and wellness education, prescription assistance, funeral assistance and sibling support.

Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children.

Registration for the Walk for Autism is $15 and kids 10 and under are free and will receive a wristband at the gate, no need to register; registration for the Superhero 5K is $25.

210-536-1400 | info@sabot.org | sabot.org

210-227-0170 | sroberts-calk@abcsa.org | www.anybabycansa.org

The San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc., supports the San Antonio Botanical Garden in inspiring people to connect with the plant world and understand the importance of plants in our lives.

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WEBB Party

Zeta Fiesta® Track Meet

April 21, 7:30 PM – Midnight

April 22, 9 AM – 1 PM

The Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham Street

Sam Houston High School, 4635 E. Houston St.

San Antonio AIDS Foundation PMO PRESIDENT: Cynthia Nelson |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Ken Slavin

After a year’s hiatus, the WEBB Party will return to its Fiesta® glory in one of the Lonestar State’s most celebrated gay night spots, which is directly across the street from the Alamo. As always, the party will include highenergy dance music, live entertainment, a variety of full-service bars, exotic cuisine tastings – and Fiesta’s most diverse, fun-loving crowd.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. PMO PRESIDENT: Charlene Richardson PMO COMMISSIONER: Virginia Pope Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter and Alpha Pi Zeta Foundation presents its 33rd annual track meet for youths ages 5 to 12. This event provides youth with an opportunity to develop good sportsmanship skills and gain a feeling of accomplishment while participating in a healthy multicultural activity. All youth receive certificates of participation and winners receive ribbons. Schools receive participation and sportsmanship trophies.

Founded in 1986, the San Antonio AIDS Foundation is the oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization in Bexar County and South Texas. Services include clinical care, a year-round hot meals program, oral health referrals, medical and social case management, transitional housing, HIV education programs in public schools and more.

Headquarters and outpatient clinic are located at 818 E. Grayson St. and the testing and education offices are at 333 S. Hackberry St. WEBB Party is $75 pre-sale and $90 at the door.

210-225-4715 | info@SanAntonioAIDS.org www.SanAntonioAIDS.org

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter and Alpha Pi Zeta Foundation is committed to supporting the community through scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

Admission is free. There is a $3 registration fee per participant.

210-373-4824 | zetafiestatrackmeet@gmail.com | www.zpbsa.org

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In Partnership with Fiesta San Antonio Fiesta® at the Farm

Fiesta® Tech Trek

April 26, 6 PM | Mission San Juan, 9101 Graf Rd.

Tuesday, April 25, 5 – 8 PM | San Antonio’s Downtown Tech District

San Antonio Food Bank PMO PRESIDENT: Eric Cooper |

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce PMO PRESIDENT: Richard Perez | PMO COMMISSIONER: Julie Ring

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Michael Guerra

Fiesta at the Farm is a one-of-a-kind “farm table” dinner held under the beautiful evening sky at San Antonio’s historic Mission San Juan Capistrano.

This farm table event will feature a multi-course meal paired with locally crafted beer and spirits. The dinner will feature locally grown and seasonal foods prepared in a manner consistent with the Fiesta theme. Mission San Juan’s farm was San Antonio’s “original grocery store” and you won’t want to miss this historic site coming to life with food, fun, music, and spirits.

What do you get when you mix the excitement of Fiesta and hundreds of college students, tech professionals, investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are interested in our city’s growing tech industry? Find out at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Tech Trek! Over the course of the evening, trekkers will visit participating tech companies, enjoy food and beverages, and get an inside look into San Antonio’s downtown Tech District and our emerging tech scene. The Tech Trek is a celebration of entrepreneurship, technology, and most of all, Fiesta!

The San Antonio Food Bank provides food and grocery products to more than 530 partner agencies in 16 counties throughout Southwest Texas.

The event co-benefits both the San Antonio Food Bank along with Mission Heritage Partners (formerly Los Compadres), the “friends” organization for the Missions. The purpose of the Food Bank is to fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy.

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been propelling business success since 1894. As the largest business association in the region, the Chamber advocates on behalf of business at the local, state and federal level on pro-business legislation; collaborates with educational partners to build a stronger workforce for the future; and provides a way for businesses of every size to build their network. For more information, visit www.sachamber.org.

Pre-sale tickets are $75.

Tickets are $10 for admission.

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210.229.2100 | communications@sachamber.org | www.sachamber.org

RivALZ: Blondes vs. Brunettes Football Game April 23, 2 – 4 PM | Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive Alzheimer’s Association: San Antonio and South Texas Chapter PMO PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER: Margaret Barron RivALZ: Blondes vs. Brunettes is a volunteer-driven event that engages young professionals in friendly but fierce flag football game. RivALZ is a moving (and fun!) support group for an often overlooked group in our community – those living with or caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. This group traditionally does not attend Fiesta events because they are caring for a lovedone with Alzheimer’s disease. RivALZ is also a dementia-friendly event where those with the disease will feel comfortable attending and participating. The RivALZ: Blondes vs. Brunettes flag football game aims to help those on the frontlines of the Alzheimer’s epidemic find fun, help end the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and make San Antonio a more Dementia-friendly city.

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Tickets are $10. Join us for the after party at Burleson Beer Garden immediately following the game.

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210.822.6449 or 800.272.3900 | rlopez@alz.org | www.alz.org/sanantonio

424 E Commerce | 210.223.6692 |

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With co-working spaces such as Geekdom and the San Antonio Entrepreneur Center and tech startups like Grok Interactive, Jungle Disk, Infocyte, and Parlevel Systems, San Antonio’s Tech District is growing, and we want you to see it in action at Tech Trek. Like a pub crawl, trekkers will visit tech companies, enjoy food and beverages, and get an inside look into our tech scene.

April 25, 2017 | 5 - 8 p.m. sachamber.org/techtrek

The Alzheimer’s Association Proudly Presents

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A volunteer event driven by young women that brings the passion and spirit of community leaders together to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The event is an organized flag football game in which the two teams are divided based on the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017

2-4 PM | ALAMO STADIUM | 110 TULETA DRIVE

JOIN US AT THE AFTER PART Y AT BURLESON BEER GARDEN, 430 AUSTIN ST.

Funds raised at Blondes vs. Brunettes events benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Valero Texas Open’s 19th Hole Fiesta presented by Kickstart by Mountain Dew

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April 22, 5 – 10 PM | The Backyard, TPC San Antonio 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78261 Valero Texas Open PMO PRESIDENT: Larson Segerdahl |

PMO COMMISSIONER:

Kelly McHale

After the last putt drops on the Valero Texas Open’s third round of competition at the spectacular TPC San Antonio and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, golf fans and non-golf fans alike will be treated to a fun-filled evening under-the-stars featuring live music by popular ‘80s cover band, The Spazmatics, backyard games including Big Jenga, Corn Hole and Mini Putt, signature cocktails and plenty of good ‘ol Texas fare.

Guests can arrive early to watch many of the world’s best golfers as they vie to be crowned 2017 Valero Texas Open champion, then stick around for the night-time festivities!

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The Valero Texas Open is a nonprofit, fundraising event that supports hundreds of worthy charities throughout the Greater San Antonio community and beyond. In 2016, the tournament raised $10.5M brining its cumulative fundraising total to $116M since 1922 when the event was established.

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Don’t miss out! Help us celebrate this 95-year-old San Antonio tradition and have fun giving back to your community.

General Admission is $20 in advance or $30 at the gate. Admission for the 19th Hole Fiesta is included with the purchase of a Saturday Valero Texas Open ticket. College ID holders will be admitted free of charge after 2pm. Children 12 and under receive complimentary admission courtesy of Wells Fargo.

210.641.6816

To purchase tickets and learn more visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com or email Tickets@ValeroTexasOpen.com

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King Antonio, one of the longeststanding Fiesta traditions, is a member of the Official Royalty who reign over the merriment of Fiesta. King Antonio is selected each year from the ranks of the Texas Cavaliers, a patriotic and civic organization, and his public investiture takes place in front of the Alamo. Dating to 1927, this inspiring ceremony begins the reign of the new king, honors the memory of matchless heroes who fell at the Alamo and recognizes new Cavaliers.

The tradition of naming a king to preside over Fiesta began in 1896. During his reign, King Antonio visits schools, hospitals, nursing homes, business and community groups throughout the city. Through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, the Cavaliers have disbursed over four million dollars to support children’s charities in the community. ®

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Fiesta’s 2017 Military Ambassadors Long known as “Military City, USA,” San Antonio plays host to units from every branch of service.

One hundred twenty-six years ago Fiesta San Antonio started as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the military heroes of the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto.

Today our service men and women serve as Military Ambassadors representing their respective branches and attending as many of the 100+ events as possible each year.

THE MILITARY/ CIVILIAN CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE

2017 FIESTA MILITARY AMBASSADORS REPRESENTING THE

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U.S. Air Force Ambassadors

Marie A. Sarabia

Nicholas J. Gooden-Bustamante

TSgt | Recruiter

SSgt, USAF | 326 TRS/Military Facilitator

“ I am honored and excited to be selected as the 2017 Ambassador for the United States Air Force!

I’m also thrilled to represent the best joint base in the Department of Defense. Having lived in San Antonio since 2004, I consider San Antonio home and have come to truly appreciate Military City, USA. I look forward to attending the various Fiesta events that bring our city to life and showcase our its rich history and culture all in the spirit of giving back to our city.”

“ It is an honor to be selected as the 2017 United States Air Force Ambassador, not only because I will be representing the Armed Services, but because of the relationship the military has with the San Antonio community. Having been stationed in San Antonio for four years it has provided an amazing opportunity to witness firsthand the culture and history that is woven through the city. I am humbled by this selection and hope to continue the central role that the military has played in Fiesta San Antonio since 1891.”

Lee M. Wright

Catherine L. Trisch

SFC, USA | Platoon Sergeant

Specialist

“ It is a great honor to have been selected to serve as the 2017 United States Army Ambassador to Fiesta.

I am extremely grateful and excited for the opportunity to embrace the prestigious traditions of the city of San Antonio throughout this amazing celebration.”

543rd Engineer Detachment, US Army North

“ I am incredibly honored to be selected as a 2017 United States Army Fiesta Ambassador. It is a privilege to take part in one of the largest events in Texas and I look forward to experiencing San Antonio's rich, multicultural heritage. I am excited to represent the military in the surrounding community and discover what this year has in store.”

U.S. Army Ambassadors

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Christine Mesta

Ernesto Campos

IS3 | CGCU Texas

PO1 | Coast Guard Recruiting Office S.A.

“ It is an honor to be chosen as the Coast Guard Ambassador for Fiesta 2017. It is a true pleasure to be a part of the San Antonio tradition that celebrates the culture, history, heritage and spirit of this wonderful city. I am looking forward to this year's festivities and representing the United States Coast Guard.”

“ I am proud to have been given the opportunity to represent the U.S. Coast Guard as the 2017 Military Ambassador for Fiesta.

It is also an honor to be a part of such prestigious event that honors and remembers the heroes of the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. I look forward to the celebrations and carrying on the traditions for this year. Viva Fiesta!”

U.S. Coast Guard Ambassadors

Tajanna Draher

Keven D. Beasley

4th Reconnaissance Battalion | H&S CO

Sergeant | 4th Reconnaissance Battalion

“ I am thankful to be given this great opportunity to serve as the 2017 Fiesta Marine Corps Ambassador. I feel honored to have been chosen and to have a chance to have a positive impact on the San Antonio community. I look forward to this amazing experience and getting to see the cultural heritage of San Antonio come alive. Viva Fiesta!”

“ It is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to be your 2017 Fiesta Military Ambassador Representative for the United States Marine Corps. I feel this will be an amazing experience for myself and I will get to see the cultural heritage of San Antonio come alive. Viva Fiesta!”

U.S. Marine Ambassadors

Cindy Gallego

Adonis M. Lowery

HM1 | USN, BSHS, MLT, MTS

MA2 | Military Working Dog Trainer/Handler

“ It has been a tremendous honor to be selected as a Military Ambassador representing our United States Navy for the amazing city of San Antonio.

As a native of New Jersey I've always heard how Texas does everything big, and boy, do they!

It is truly a privilege to be a part of something so immense and filled with such rich tradition. I am humbled, and look forward to carrying on the torch and represent the U.S. Navy in the great state of Texas.”

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“ I am very thankful for being selected as one of the Navy Ambassadors for San Antonio this year. I do hope that all whom I come in contact see the positivity and pride that comes from one wearing our uniform in defense of our nation. My elation knows no bounds when it comes to the unseen aspects of being a representation of the United States Military. I look forward to meeting and greeting the people in the great state of Texas!”

U.S. Navy Ambassadors

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Keeping Tradition Alive 2016 Queen of The Order of The Alamo, Caroline Carrington Caroline Cage Carrington is the great-granddaughter of John B. Carrington the founder of The Order of the Alamo and the Texas Cavaliers. For over a century, Fiesta has been a Carrington family tradition. In addition to her great-grandfather, Caroline has numerous relatives who have been involved with Fiesta as Cavaliers, The Order of the Alamo, dukes, duchesses and pages.

Caroline graduated with honors from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Caroline plans to pursue a career in education as a teacher. Caroline enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors on the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranch and exploring culinary arts. Caroline loves hunting on the ranch and fly fishing, but her greatest joy is being with children and teaching.

Caroline is honored to represent The Order of the Alamo as Queen of the Court of Grecian Glory.

She loves being a part of our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich Fiesta tradition. She enjoys participating in activities at military bases, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, civic organizations, parades and festivals. Most important to Caroline is how Fiesta brings all the people of San Antonio together to celebrate. As the first member of the Carrington family to be selected as Queen, Caroline feels that she is continuing the tradition begun by her greatgrandfather, John B. Carrington.

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Viva King Antonio!

Michael Casillas – King Antonio XCV For the past ninety-five years, the Texas Cavaliers have selected one of their members to serve as King Antonio and reign over the San Antonio celebration known as Fiesta. In keeping with this tradition, the Cavaliers have selected Dr. Michael “Mike” Casillas as King Antonio XCV.

“I look forward to seeing all of San Antonio united in celebration of the different cultures that together make San Antonio the great city it is,” says Mike Casillas. “And I hope to spread the message that an act of kindness is the greatest gift you can give or receive.”

Mike’s San Antonio roots date back eight generations to a member of Governor Martin de Alcorn’s expedition, which founded San Antonio on May 5, 1718. In addition, he has multiple Canary Islander ancestors who established the first municipal government in San Antonio in 1731. Mike’s proud heritage and his commitment to and love for his city, will radiate during Fiesta when he represents San Antonio as the first Hispanic King Antonio.

Mike, christened Michael Albert Casillas, was born in San Antonio on February 19, 1964, to Albert and Margaret Casillas. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1982, attended UTSA, and, in 1989, received a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After graduation, Mike completed residencies in General Practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Denver, Colorado. Upon completion, Mike returned home and became a partner in San Antonio Surgical Arts, where he has been practicing oral surgery for 22 years.

Mike married his high school sweetheart, Jessica Trevino, in 1989, and the couple has two sons, Julian, 24, and Matthew, 22.

Mike and Jessica enjoy spending time with friends and family, fishing in Port Aransas, playing golf, and live music events.

Mike is proudly joined in the Texas Cavaliers by two brothers. Mark, an orthopedic surgeon, is the current President of the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation and Fred, an attorney, is completing his second year of Board service for The Texas Cavaliers.

The Texas Cavaliers elected Mike to their organization in 2003 and in the span of his service, he has performed multiple roles: served as a board member of the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation for three years; coordinated the activities of the River Parade as Parade Marshal in 2013; led the 600-strong Texas Cavalier membership as Commander, while serving on the Executive Committee of the Fiesta Commission in 2015 – 2016. His commitment and successful performance in these key roles ultimately led to his election as King Antonio XCV.

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Specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Proudly serving San Antonio and surrounding areas for 40 years. www.sasurgicalarts.com Multiple locations in San Antonio, New Braunfels and Seguin.

A King by Any Other Name Photography Courtesy of Jonathan Alonzo

Rey Feo LXIX, Fred Reyes Though not noble by birth, it’s uncanny that the 2017 Rey Feo’s surname translates to “Kings.” A successful business man with a philanthropic heart, Fred Reyes is finding his place among Fiesta Royalty.

Fred Reyes, a native of San Antonio, is a motivated, personable business professional with a successful 20-year track record of overseeing and administering profitable small businesses. He attended United High School in Laredo and graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with Bachelors in Business Administration Information Systems.

Fred is the CEO and Founder of SiteB Data, a local Data Center that manages clients information systems. Before launching SiteB Data Services Mr. Reyes was the Vice-President of Reyes Industries, a textile manufacturer responsible for producing folding aluminum cots, tactical load bearing vests and duffel bags for the Department of Defense.

Fred Reyes is an active member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reyes is also a board member for Reyes Automotive Group and Reyes Amtex Automotive.

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Fred is married to Carol Reyes and has two children, Peyton (7) and Preston (5) that attend Saint Mary’s Hall.

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Miss Fiesta Aims for Fiesta for All

By Cheryl Jividen | Photography by Betsy Newman Lucky for San Antonio, Miss Fiesta, Madi Moad-Hageman took two years of American Sign Language (ASL) to meet a language requirement at Churchill High School. It was what she calls the best accident of her life and one that might change Fiesta forever. At least that is her hope and dream.

When she started at San Antonio College as a Liberal Arts major she decided to take an ASL class after learning it was one of the best ASL programs in the state and was taught by Deaf professors. While she never planned on a related career she was inspired by that first class and the many that followed, “It sparked something in me and I could see it was the right choice for me,” says Moad-Hageman, who will graduate in the Spring of 2018 with a degree in ASL interpretation.

“I’m really interested in interpreting in schools or theater. It would be cool to combine my passion for ASL with my love of music and concerts to give Deaf people the opportunity to enjoy those kinds of events.” That sort of thinking led her to select Deaf accessibility to Fiesta events as her Miss Fiesta project. Due to a change in the selection date for the Miss Fiesta pageant, Moad-Hageman’s reign encompasses two Fiestas: both 2016’s commemorative 125th Fiesta and 2017. Though she didn’t have long to implement her project Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2016 Madi Moad-Hageman shows the crowd her shoes during the 125th Battle of Flowers® Parade.

after being selected in March of 2016, she was still able to get ASL interpretation at two events last year: the coronation ceremonies of King Antonio and El Rey Feo. She did so by coordinating with San Antonio Interpreters and event

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representatives, something she is expanding this year with more

on it and eventually I did too.” To this day, she enjoys all the

events, including Fiesta Fiesta, the annual kickoff event. “It’s

parades and appreciates the work that goes into the floats.

my hope that ASL interpretation will continue to grow and have permanent implementation at Fiesta forever and ever. It provides a fair playing field for the Deaf Community to enjoy Fiesta.” She says it’s her most important accomplishments, “To have the biggest event come together and open the door for Deaf people and give them the opportunity to learn more about our city’s history.”

Fiesta started early for Moad-Hageman. “I was born in April and attended my first Fiesta event, the San Antonio Woman’s Club’s (SAWC) Teen Queen Coronation two weeks later,” says Moad-Hageman. “It’s something we always looked forward to as a family as well as the Oyster Bake.” Her recollections often center around the Woman’s Club’s participation in Fiesta. “I always enjoyed seeing how the SAWC float was decorated and watching it in the River Parade, then I saw my sister riding

To be Miss Fiesta is a culmination of fandom. “I adore Fiesta.

One of the best parts for me is definitely the community involvement. Getting to meet and talk to the people about my project and see the organizations behind all the events that benefit the city has been rewarding.”

While Moad-Hageman didn’t coin the phrase, “Fiesta is a party with a purpose,” she believes it still applies. “Fiesta is so important. It celebrates our San Antonio and Texas heritage. It honors those who fought in the battles of San Jacinto and the Alamo. It’s about our history, but also importantly raises money for organizations who do so much for our community.” The most beautiful thing about Fiesta is its history. That all of it links back to remembering those who fought and that it all started with a group of women who chose to honor them with a parade.”

“It’s my hope that ASL interpretation will continue to grow and have permanent implementation at Fiesta forever and ever. It provides a fair playing field for the Deaf Community to enjoy Fiesta.” She says it’s her most important accomplishments, “To have the biggest event come together and open the door for Deaf people and give them the opportunity to learn more about our city’s history.”

A certified American Sign Language Interpreter signs to the crowd gathered at Crown The King! Public Crowning of Rey Feo.

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Miss Fiesta’s Tips for All Fiesta Revelers For first-timers: Fiesta can be a little overwhelming. Research

For Fiesta regulars: Don’t just see it just as a big party, do

all events and pick a few that interest you and put your efforts into

research, learn about the events, and see what organizations

those. You can always add more in the future. Wear comfortable

support them and where those funds are going in our community.

shoes, stay hydrated, and don’t forget the sunscreen and sunglasses – all that you’ll need for our San Antonio weather.

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A Community Change-Maker 2017 Reina de la Feria de las Flores, Sofia Marie Rodriguez From volunteering her time to dedicating her energy to athletic pursuits, this year’s La Reina’s drive and passion is unrivaled by none. Sofia Marie Rodriguez is going places, and she’s taking her message of the importance of education with her.

student body. Today, the 17-year-old Alamo Heights High School student is involved in student council and various clubs and organizations including Paw to Paw

In elementary school, Sofia discovered a love of service and joined

and the French Club. She loves giving back to her church

her father, Raymundo Rodriguez, each Sunday to feed the homeless in

by volunteering for big holiday events and fund raisers.

downtown San Antonio. In middle school, Sofia and her family moved to San Diego for a year where she attended Aviara Oaks Middle School and joined Student Council. She honed her leadership skills and learned how to work with others in making decisions for the greater good of the

To label Sofia an athlete is an understatement. Since the age of two, Sofia has participated in competitive gymnastics at Flip City, formerly known as Olympia Gymnastics, where she spent four hours a day practicing perfection. She had the opportunity to compete at the state and national level winning several gold, silver and bronze medals. In middle school, she continued her athletic pursuits in track and field and cross country where she competed at the regional and state level.

During her freshman year of high school, Sofia began swimming at the varsity level for Head Coach Donald Walker, and has competed at the State competition every year since in the two hundred yard freestyle relay team and swimming the fifty-yard freestyle, and hundredyard freestyle. She is now captain of the girls swim team and volunteers as a lifeguard during the summer.

Sofia has an interest in medicine and hopes to become a doctor. She has taken a number of advance level science classes and, this past summer, attended the Academy of Future Leaders of Scientists and Technologists Convention in Boston, Massachusetts where she was acknowledged for her knowledge and achievements in the field of science. Additionally she was inducted in to the Torch and Laurel Honor Society, exclusive to those who were selected to attend the convention.

Family is an important constant in Sofia’s life; parents Raymundo and Monica Rodriguez along with her sister Amalisa Rodriguez have been active participants in Fiesta beginning in 2009 when her father was a member of Charlie Garza’s Royal Court as the Day Minister. Now, Sofia is excited for her turn to impact the community as she embarks on her reign as 2017 La Reina de La Feria de Las Flores. It has been a dream of Sofia’s to become La Reina in order to actively change this community for the better, and have the opportunity to be a role model to young children to teach about the importance of education.

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Honoring Her Family’s Legacy 2017 Fiesta Teen Queen, Madelyn Mulder Beginning her royal training as a toddler and following in the family tradition, Madelyn June Mulder is The Woman’s Club of San Antonio Fiesta Teen Queen, 2017. The 18-year-old has been involved with annual coronation since the young age of three, and serving as a royal figure has become somewhat of a family tradition in the Mulder’s household.

Madelyn is a senior at Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas.

There she represents her school’s varsity dance team the Silver Spurs as a social officer, which she has proudly participated in for four years. For the last three years, Madelyn has volunteered her time to work with her church’s vacation bible school for elementary school kids, while also lending a hand to the middle school level in Bible Study. As President of The Woman’s Club Ingénues’, Madelyn has lead the annual Respite House Christmas party and developed her leadership skills.

Raised in the Fiesta atmosphere, Madelyn has had the rare opportunity to take part in various parades for several years prior to her reign. Determined to follow in her two sisters’ footsteps, Megan Ashely Owen, Royal Princess 2009 and Mallory Mulder Fiesta Teen Queen 2014, Madelyn is excited to serve as Fiesta Teen Queen 2017. Since Fiesta involvement is a family affair, Madelyn’s Grandmother Barbara June (B.J.) Duncan is the current President of The Woman’s Club. Madelyn wishes only to honor them; while giving a higher praise to her late mother Dawn Mulder, who was also a Woman’s Club member.

Madelyn was honored to represent The Woman’s Club as the Fiesta Teen Princess in 2015 and is looking forward to serving as Fiesta Teen Queen for 2017. She will be crowned The Woman’s Club of San Antonio’s Fiesta Teen Queen on Sunday April 2, 2017 at the Josephine Theater.

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Back in the Saddle The 2017 Charro Queen, Yazmin Bernal In a story as old as the Escaramuza, it all started with a young woman’s love of horses. The 2016 – 2018 Fiesta Charro Queen, Yazmin Bernal, took to the saddle at age six and never looked back.

At 12, she joined “Las Coronelas,” the Charro Association’s Escaramuza team.

Like the Charros of old, Yazmin has devoted her time to elevating her equestrian skills to an art form.

Yazmin and her horse, “El Patron,” uphold the traditions of Charreria (the national sport of Mexico) as they prepare for the beloved Fiesta event, A Day in Old Mexico.

Currently a freshman at San Antonio College, Yazmin plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio and pursue a career in dentistry.

2017 Marks 70 Years of Traveling Back to A Day in Old Mexico!

In 1947, the Association formed to have Hispanic representation at the 1948 Battle of Flowers Parade. 70 years later, they are still exhibiting to educate San Antonio on horsemanship. Help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Asociacion de Charros de San Antonio on June 18, 2017 at their Father’s Day Charreada. Visit www.sacharros.org for more details.

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A Gift to Give 2016 Queen of Soul, Jola Lawal “As long as you have a gift or talent, you have something to give. And as long as you have something to give, you can make a difference.” As a time honored tradition of Fiesta, the Queen of Soul embodies strength, self-confidence, grace, and brilliance. Jola Lawal’s personal mission exudes just that.

A 22-year-old graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, Jola earned a degree in Finance. Currently, she is living in Washington D.C. and attending John Hopkins University to pursue a master’s degree in education. She volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, the San Antonio Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio.

With Fiesta in full swing, it is easy to become disoriented with the dozens of events, endless food, and constant celebration.

Jola’s Fiesta mantra is to “enjoy the experience because there is none like it. ¡Viva Fiesta!”

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An Aid to the Silent Miss San Antonio 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emma Faye Rudkin Emma Faye Rudkin is an internationallyknown role model for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) community and founder of the nonprofit organization, Aid the Silent. Aid the Silent is a system of support for the different branches of: deaf ministry, deaf education, deaf research and deaf resources. The overall mission is to aid economically-disadvantaged deaf children and teens to reach their full, unlimited, God-given potential and to live life more richly by providing access to hearing and speech resources, ASL lessons, as well as ministry-related activities.

Emma Faye was Miss San Antonio 2015 where she took individual awards for Overall Talent, Overall Interview and Miss Congeniality. She placed Top 10 in the Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant 2015 where she won the Inspiration Award, Quality of Life Award, Academic Interview Award and Spirit of Texas (Congeniality). Emma is legally deaf, sings and plays four instruments: piano, guitar, ukulele and the kick drum.

In the fall of 2016, Emma Faye was crowned Miss San Antonio 2017 being the first to hold this title twice since the first titleholder in 1923. She took individual awards for Overall Interview, Overall Evening Gown, Community Service Award, Photogenic and Spirit of Texas (Congeniality). She will compete in Miss Texas in July 2017.

Emma Faye publicly advocated for the largest theater in San Antonio to offer captioning for their HOH/deaf patrons and won with Star Wars being the first movie played there with open captions.

Emma Faye has had more than 21 TV appearances, two of which were broadcast syndications that aired in 50 markets. She has been featured on dozens of local and national print and digital publications nationwide. She has given her testimony at 100+ speaking engagements in the last year.

When Emma is not at events or running the nonprofit, she dedicates any of her spare time as a staff member for the Greater Area San Antonio Young Life, a group dedicated to showing teenagers the great love of Jesus through friendships. She started the pilot program for Deaf Young Life in fall of 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Emma Faye has been a Young Life leader and Social Media Coordinator for three years with Boerne Area Young Life.

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2017 Board of Commissioners Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprising Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; biggest Party with A Purpose needs a guiding board just as monumental. The Fiesta San Antonio Commission Board of Commissioners is a force of decision makers comprised of the executive committee, elected commissioners, and a designated commissioner from each Participating Member Organization (PMO).

Elected Commissioners Richard Adam

George G. Davila

Randy Harig

Kathy Littlefield

Sandra Ojeda-Medina

Linda Skop

Noah Almanza

Mae Escobar

Jennifer Hsu

Minu Martinez

Susan Reed

Ray Torres

Anna-Laura Block

Jon Fristoe

Erica Seiler Hurtak

Daniel Medrano

Allison Reyes

Terri Upton

Melanie Cawthon

Marty Gonzalez

MaRita Jones-McKinley

John Meyer, Jr.

Mari Sandoval

Robert Vargas III

Freddie Cervera III

G. Salvador Gutierrez

Deborah Kay Long-Shirley

Gates Mueller

Anna Shaw

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Individual Lifetime President’s Circle Monica Alcantara

Vonzetta Hickman

Norma Reyes

David Brigham

George C. Hixon

Louis J. Sanchez

Armon Brown

Marcie L. Ince

Amy Shaw

Dianna Burns

David W. Jauer

Anna Shaw

Jamie Butler

Joy Jauer

Donalda Smith

Stephanie M. Cano

Liz Jauer

Ryan Smith

Melanie R. Cawthon

Jon Jimenez

M. Elizabeth Soto

Ted Cieslak

Rosemary Kowalski

Robin Steinhauser-Templeton

Gary W. Cox

Byron L. LeFlore

Sam B. Steves, III

Noemi Cue

Kathy Littlefield

Darrell G. Stewart

Gloria De Hoyos

Christina Lumbreras

Kelly D. Storbeck

Janet Dietel

Daniel Medrano

William H. Templeton

Gloria Dilley

Rachel G. Medrano

Tawana Timberlake

Barbara June ‘’BJ’’ Duncan

John K. Meyer, Jr.

Nancy Tom

Marilyn Eldridge

Donald B. Moye

Christine Turner

Rudy Escobar

Linda C. Nairn

Rick Uriegas

Michael Flores

Richard P. Ojeda

Virginia Van Cleave

Jonathan C. Fristoe

Sandra Ojeda-Medina

Robert Vargas, III

Karrie Fristoe

Lisa Pierce

Brian Weiner

James W. Gorman

Joe Ramirez

Daniel E. Weis

Dennis Gutzman

Allison K. Reyes

Sherilyn B. Weis

Kathleen R. Hall

Fernando Reyes

Wendy S. Wirth

Jack C. Hebdon

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Patricia E. Brannon

Marvinette Smith

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Huard Eldridge

Rosemary Sundeen

Barbara Banker

Sandee M. Johns

Louise B. Thomas

JoAnn Boone

Frank Palisi

Thomas Wirth

Debra and Robert Acosta Beyer

Eddy and Stella De La Garza

Claus and Jean Heide

Richard C. and Mary Helen Adam

Richard and Natasha Delgado, Jr.

Lee Anne and Stuart Hendry

Jo Ann Aguilar and Debora Bittner

Bill and Tina Drain

Lynne and Peter Hennessey, III

Darlene and Donald Aird

Robert Dubray and Alan Runge

Peter and Elizabeth Herff

Cory and Phil Bakke

Alberto and Marie Duran

Herbert and Linda Hill

Pre and Julie Ball

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Sandy and Nick Holt

Steve and Anne Ballantyne

Larry Duron and Zeek Garza

Hart and Emily Hoover

Jimmie and Harry Balling

Barbara and Charles Elia

Erica and Brian Hurtak

Cabral and Jeanna Balreira

Mary Ester and James Escobedo

Randall and Sylvia Iglehart

Roel and Diana Barrera

Donald and Sharon Fajkus

Jessie and Richard Kardys

Billy and Joan Barrett

Mark and Annamarie Falvo

Don and E. J. Lawrence

Charles and Melissa Barrett

Brian Lopez and Javier Fernandez

Marline and Clint Lawson

Luci and Seth Bell

Mike and Brenda Fernandez

Richard and Irene Loza

Mike and Mary Benedum

Ed and Andrea Frankland

Cyndi and Kelsey Mann

Charles and Maureen Blische

Joy and Triple Fuhrmann

Pete and Aurora Martinez

Linda and Stephen Blount

Johnny and Rosalie Gabriel

Mike and Cindy Martinez

Michele and Randy Cadwallader

Ronnie and Rosabel Gabriel

Minu and Fernando Martinez

Christopher and Caroline Cain

Frank and Karla Galindo

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Raymond and Robbie Casey

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Carolyn and Jack Meyer

Dan and Anna Catalani

Jorge and Debbie Gonzalez

Charlotte and Lane Mitchell

Freddie and Peggy Cervera

Joe and Nancy Green

Bill and Margaret Mitchell

Emily and Scott Christy

Joe E. and Molly Groff

Yeola and Melvin Mitchell

David and Alpha Cobarruvias

Fernando and Beverly Guerra

George and Pauline Monita

Thomas and Julie Coffey

Heather and Corey Hall

Renee and Curtis Montgomery

Col. (RET) Johnny Conner and Mrs. Conner

Randy and Kay Harig

Annie and Gates Mueller

Jason and Rosalinda Critchley

Marshall and Betty Harrell

Richard and Mary Munoz

Arthur and Jerri Cruz

Dale and Miriam Harris

Pauleen and Conrad Netting

George and Eva Davila

James and Roxana Hayne

Carlos and Yvonne Nino

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Couple (continued) Cynthia and Daniel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

Karen and Steve Rogers

Raymond and Yvonne Torres

Kathi and John Oppenheimer

Steve and Lea Rosenauer

Priscilla and Sid Trawick

Walter and Gwendolyn Oquendo

Richard and Rosemary Ruiz

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Traylor

Carl and Cathy Peck

Roy and Liz Saenz

Michelle and Steve Usher

Joseph and Jacqueline Peltier

Sharon and Stuart Seal

Henry and Leticia Van de Putte

Bruce and Kris Petersen

Webb and Alyse Sellers

Barbara Vander and Ronnie Nipper

Ginger and Wallace Pope

Armandina and Jerry Sifuentes

Joe and Tanya Vela

John and Denise Poppe

Lydia and Richard Smith

Ruben and Mary Villafranca

Eileen and Charlie Potts

Rebecca and Joel Smith

Donald and Bonita Walker

Dominique Preyor-Johnson

Richard and Jennifer Sparr

Allee and Leola Wallace

Dennis and Julie Stacy

Jeanie and Bob Wehmeyer

Gilbert Stanley-Medford

Page and Craig Wilson

and Marian Catacalos Howard and Gloria Ray

and Mary Fruge-Medford

Hank and Aimee Reyes

Don And Barbara Winkler

Fred and Carol Reyes

Cathy and Jimmie Steves

Victoria and Dale Wood

Rita and Michael Richardson

Mary and Louis Stumberg

Ann Marie and Forrest Word

Susan and Dennis Riedesel

Dolores and Thomas Tamez

Gerald and Sidney Yarbrough

Alvaro and Beckie Rodriguez

Joe W. and Catherine Taylor

Ray and Lupe Montez

Monica and Raymundo Rodriguez

Gregory and Karen Thompson

Active Military Couple LTG Jeffrey and Laura Buchanan

COL Ronny and Debbie Fryar

COL James and Toni Royse

Individual JoAnn Acosta

Roger M. Barrera

Dori Brown

Cindy Comfort

Clayton Adams

Susan W. Beavin

Jane Buchek

Deniece Cook

Marilyn Alefsen

Mary Begia-Henderson

Lauren O. Buckley

Sr. Kathleen Coughlin

E.W. Allen

Cynthia A. Bell

Molly Porter Burke

Christena Crawford

Thomas G. Allison

Nelwyn S. Belt

Ferne Burney

Kathleen Curp

Noah Almanza

Richard Berchin

Jane F. Burton

Jose De Hoyos

Jo Ann Andera

Albert M. Biedenharn

Claudia Castoreno

Erwin J. De Luna

Candace Andrews

Warren Bierria

Adelita Cavada

Rose Mary De Luna

Marian Archer

Patricia H. Biggs

Rhonda K. Calvert

Allison De Luna

Jerry Arellano

Catherine O. Bishop

Carol S. Canty

Andrew De Luna

Christina Aronhalt

Jasper P. Blake

Terry Acevedo Carmona

Katherine De Luna

Laura Estela Arriaga

Anna-Laura Block

Bonnie Carrisal

Stephanie De Luna

D. Duane Ayres

Ms. Mary Boehme

Linda Champagne

Jennifer P. Delmer

Isabelle B. Badouh

Alison W. Boone

Ray Chavez

Holly K. Denton-Swanson

Esther S. A. Bailey-Young

Lyndee A. Bordini

Marshall T. Clegg

Karen Diaz

Felicia G. Baldwin

Patricia G. Bose

Ann T. Coiner

Louis P. Diaz

Matthew De Luna Banda

Deborah O. Brigham

Bennie Cole

Virginia O. Dibrell

Patricia De Luna Banda

Tremell E. Brown

Rudolph Coleman

Joane B. Drought

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Individual (continued) Glenda H. Duffin

Darryl Holmes

Becky Moreno

Rita R. Schimpff

Wayne Duncan

Lucille Hooker

Madelyn J. Mulder

Inell Schooler

Douglas F. Dupre

Joan F. Hopkins

Vicki Neeb

Juanita Sepulveda

Doris H. Ellison

Nancy Hunt

Isabella M. Nino

Allen Sidney

Wendy L. Erickson

Alacia Anne Ingamells

Eleanor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman

Linda H. Skop

Monica Estrada

Kay Ingram

Stella C. Orona

Claudia J. Smith

Maxine Farrimond

Karen R. Johnson

Pete Ortiz

Ryan Smith

Fern L. Finck

Holly Jones

Kate Park

Rochelle L. Staten

Rebecca Fischer

Kim Jordan

Neale Parker

Sam Bell Steves, II

Tina Flatten

Mike Jordan

Harriet W. Peavy

Kelly Strait

Laura E. Flores

Abigail G. Kampmann

Rosalie Pecina

Patricia R. Stuart

Robert Foster

Xonia Kargl

Eric Perry

Debra Tanner

Jean S. French

Beatrice Keammerer

Janet Putman

Alfred G. Tapia

William C. Friedrich, Jr.

Alice Kelly

Adam Quintana

Larry D. Taylor

Bill Gaines

Christy Kerr

Fransisco Ramirez

Jane Ann Temple

Joan R. Gaither

Kate Klein

Maria Ramirez

Cynthia Teniente-Matson

John P. Garcia

Tobias Klingelhoefer

Barbara Schneider Rattan

Diana B. Terry

Lorrayne D. Giese

Joan M. Korte

Cophra Ann Rector

Denise Thieme

Steve Glover

Eileen Kret

Susan D. Reed

Alicia Thompson

Debbie Gonzaba

Martin F. Kushner

Travis Reed

Maggie Thompson

Marty Gonzalez

Susan R. Lane

Judy W. Renick

Pattie S. Thompson

Roslette Granderson

Lellen Lane

Eric K. Renth

LaTecia Todd

Ann Graves

Ruby J. Lehrmann

Phillip M. Reyes

Robby Turner

Darryl Greer

Judith Lentz

Sylvia R. Reyna, Ph.D

Albert Van Cleave III

Trina Guevara

Melissa Levine

John Rankin

Lillian Villanueva

Margarite P. Guggolz

Daniel Lewis

Julie Ring

Fernando Villarreal

G. Salvador Gutierrez

Claudette C. Lewis

Terri Robertson

Peggy W. Walker

Martha Ann Gutierrez

Sandy Liwang

Patricia Robledo

Karen M. Watts

Audrey Haake

Kay Locker

Sofia Marie Rodriguez

Ginny Way

J. Sean Habina

Arcelia Longoria

Mary E. Rogers

Barbara R. Wenger

Linda Hammond

Richard Longoria

Lawrence G. Romo

Tye Wichert

Jerome Harris, Jr.

Deborah K. Long-Shirley

Eric Ruggs

Mary V. Wieser

Mimi Hart

Sal Lujan

James B. Ruggs

Tracy Williams

Druanne P. Hart

Cindy Lutz

Michael M. Ruggs

Edward C. Wilson

Jill J. Hartman

Cecily MacDonald

Elizabeth Ruiz

Wes Wise

Milby Hartwell

Susan H. Martin

Heather Welder Russo

Roland Wiseman

Gail Harwood

Joseph T. Mavrinac

Clay C. Rutherford

Lisa C. Wolff

John Hearn, Jr.

Jane A. McFarlane

Kerry Rutledge

Barbara B. Wood

Claus and Jean Heide

Rhonda L. McMichael

Leroy Sance

Russell Wright

Marsha Hendler

Delbert Meadors

Amy Sanchez

Jodie R. Wurzbach

Mary M. Hernandez

Helen L. Medrano

Johnny Sanchez, Jr.

Corinne M. Yancy

Elizabeth T. Hetrick

Bill Montez

Sharon Sander

Dillard D. Yates

Bruce Hicks

Elvis Moore

Mari Sandoval

Geraldine M. Young

Louis Hickson

Jeffrey Moore

Tom Sandoval

Barbara T. Zars

Barbara Hill

Myfe Moore

Nancy M. Scheifele

Lynn M. Ziegler

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Active Military COL Martha Brooks

Sandra Gallardo

Ben Williams

Tate Cervera

Isabella M. Nino

Sofia Marie Rodriguez

Ariana De Hoyos

Amalisa Rodriguez

Sophia Isabella Tamez

Students Milagrace Tamez

Business Members Ambassador Gunn Automotive Group

Rio San Antonio Cruises

Turner Constuction Company

Spanish Grove Academy

UTSA – Institute of Texan Cultures

Diplomat GLI Distributing

Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk

Vaughan & Sons, Inc

Jefferson Bank

Monarch Trophy Studio

The Prestigious Mark

Alamo Heights Medical Group

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Hollerbach & Associates

Arbor House B&B

Corales Dental Office

Jorge Herrera, CPA, CIA

Cabinets Plus Ltd

Dawn Rakich, OD

Martin & Drought, P.C. – Attorneys at Law

Central Electric Enterprises & Co

Frontier Enterprises, Inc.

Nautical Dental

Air Cantu

Dixie Flag and Banner Company

PAWsitively Sweet Bakery

Aljon Family Counseling, PLLC

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RE/MAX Associates

aMAEzing Marketing Group

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RE/MAX Corridor

American Signal Equipment Co.

Heaven Sent Promotions & Apparel, LLC

Robinson Value Management Ltd

Augie’s Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse

Hill Country Vettes

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Blingy Thingys

Lone Star Special Tees

SilverEyes Studio

Broadway Amusements ATM Account

Los Leones Ltd

Spurs Baseline Bums

Cheesy Jane’s

Mandarin Gems

Thad Ziegler Glass, Ltd.

Consulate General of Israel

Mary Rogers Barrett

The Republic of Texas Restaurants, INC

Dignity Memorial

Osborn Heirs Company

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Nonprofit Alamo City Performing Arts Association

Mexican American Unity Council

San Antonio Public Library

Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association

Professional Tour Guide

San Antonio Railroad And Heritage Museum

American Cancer Society Canary Islands Decendants of San Antonio Association Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas

Association of San Antonio

San Antonio River Foundation

Providence Place

Silver & Black Give Back

Royal Sovereign & Imperial Court

Texas Diaper Bank

of the Alamo Empire

Texas Nurse Practitioners

Each One Teach One

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

The Do Seum – San Antonio

Edwards Aquifer Conservancy

San Antonio Food Bank

Guardians of the Children – Von Ormy Chapter

San Antonio German Club

Guide Dogs of Texas, INC

San Antonio Grand Lodge Sons of Hermann

Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

United Communities of San Antonio

KIPP San Antonio Public Schools

San Antonio Museum of Art

WINGS Former Presidents

Children’s Museum The Music Business Program at San Antonio College

McNay Art Museum

2016-2017 Fiesta San Antonio Foundation Contributors* ®

Richard Adam

Vonzetta Hickman

Hank and Aimee Reyes

Alexa Borowski

Weir Labatt, III

Norma Reyes

Dina Clark

Judith Lentz

Allison Reyes

Neomi Cue

Penny McCutchen-Gardner

San Antonio Zulu Association

Marilyn Eldridge

Lindsey Musch

Abigail Sauseda

Virginia Elliot

Philip Nelson

Amy Shaw

Mary Galan

Sandra Ojeda-Medina

Ashley Stenoien

Erica Gonzaba

Susan “Suzi” Otis-Garrett

Darrell Stewart

Katheen Hall

Hope Rangel

Valero Energy Foundation

Jack Hebdon

Roy Reyes

Virginia Van Cleave

Marsha Hendler *Contributors from January 1, 2016 to November 15, 2016.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR HOST COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTING-PARTNERS for helping show our Visiting Dignitaries from Festivals across our Nation how San Antonio PARTIES WITH A PURPOSE.

• Richard & Helen Adam • Beethoven Maennerchor • JoAnn Boone • Bill & Tina Drain • Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association • Vangie Flores

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• Jack and Carol Hebdon • King William Association • Krystal Transportation & Limousine Service • La Paloma Riverwalk • Marriott Plaza Hotel • Richard Ojeda

• Fernando & Norma Reyes • RK Group • San Antonio Conservation Society • The Battle of Flowers Association • The Last Straw Florist • The Order of The Alamo

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Former Presidents The selfless devotion of these past presidents has made possible the outstanding success of the FiestaÂŽ San Antonio Commission. We thank these dedicated volunteer leaders and their families for the donation of their time, energy and creativity.

1 | Vonzetta Hickman

2016

20 | Nick Garza

1997

39 | Weir Labatt III

1978

2 | Fernando Reyes

2015

21 | Don MoyĂŠ

1996

40 | Jerome K. Harris Jr.*

1977

3 | Jack C. Hebdon, Jr.

2014

22 | Naomi Russell-Wolfman* 1995

41 | Amanda Ochse

1976

4 | Marilyn Eldridge

2013

23 | Jack Saunders*

1994

42 | James W. Gorman

1975

5 | Evangelina Flores

2012

24 | Pete R. Martinez

1993

43 | Robert H. Seal*

1974

6 | Sam Bell Steves II

2011

25 | Robert W. Carlson*

1992

44 | Charles G. Orsinger*

1973

7 | Mary Begia

2010

26 | Barbara Wenger

1991

45 | John T. Steen*

1972

8 | Charles Barrett

2009

27 | Inell Schooler

1990

46 | Ralph E. Lehr*

1971

9 | John Steen Jr.

2008

28 | Roger Flores*

1989

47 | Stewart Johnson*

1970

10 | Jorge Gonzalez

2007

29 | Carol Canty

1988

48 | Donald W. Garrett*

1969

11 | Mary West Traylor

2006

30 | Bryon L. LeFlore*

1987

49 | Peter J. Hennessey Jr.* 1968

12 | Larry Kurth

2005

31 | Agnes B. Harwood

1986

50 | Hallie Spice*

1967

13 | Edward Steves

2004

32 | William F. Grinnan Jr.

1985

51 | John H. Morse*

1966

14 | Irma Flores

2003

33 | Joanna Parrish

1984

52 | Orval A. Slater*

1965

15 | Robert D. Reed*

2002

34 | Louis J. Sanchez

1983

53 | Jerome K. Harris Sr.*

1964

16 | Gloria L. Ray

2001

35 | Wilbur F. Littleton Jr.*

1982

54 | Ames Gill Sr.*

1963

17 | Marshall T. Clegg

2000

36 | Louise Thomas

1981

55 | Harry D. Jersig*

1962

18 | Carlos R. Montemayor* 1999

37 | Thad M. Ziegler

1980

56 | Tom Powell Sr.*

1961

19 | Thad W. Ziegler

38 | Joe B. Martinez Jr.*

1979

*Deceased

1998

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21

22

23

24

25

26

33

34

35

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37

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45

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47

48

49

50

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Order of the Cascarón A Quarter Century of Super Volunteers Order of the Cascarón Did you know it takes more than 75,000 volunteers to make Fiesta hum? In 1992, the “Order of the Cascarón” was established to recognize the mammoth efforts of these “Super Volunteers,” who have made singularly outstanding contributions. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the distinction and 25 years of continued Fiesta celebration from those who make it happen!

To the right is a list of the original members and the inductees from each year after. Congrats to our 2016 inductees!

1992 (Charter Members) Carol Canty Nancy Clayton Louis Engelke* Roger A. Flores II* James Gorman, Jr. Bob Heckman Virgil Maximo* Naomi Russell-Wolfman* Logan Stewart* 1993 Robert Carlson* Agnes Harwood Donald Moyé Dennis O’Malley* Thad M. Ziegler 1994 Frank Burney Linda Lee Davis* Pete R. Martinez 1995 Nick Garza Robert Mason 1996 Frank Butler* Paul R. Rossbach 1997 Marshall T. Clegg 1998 Donald Morris* Pete Ortiz Janice Ricks 1999 Marsha Hendler Lee Vogel 2000 Orlando Cisneros* Edward Steves 2001 Joan Gaither Tom Sineni* 2002 Jane Cheever Powell Thad W. Ziegler

2004 Les Paulick* Robert D. Reed* 2005 Jack Hebdon Susie Martin Penny McCutchen-Gardner 2006 Rosemary Kowalski Mary Schug* 2007 Mary Begia Amelia Garza 2008 Rick Uriegas Virginia Van Cleave 2009 Fred Middleton Gloria Ray John Steen 2010 Erwin De Luna Joanna Parrish 2011 Marilyn Eldridge 2012 Randy Bear Vonzetta Hickman 2013 Evangelina Flores 2014 Erica Gonzaba David Jauer 2015 Sam B. Steves, II Gerry Young 2016 Eloise Cortez-Lara Fernando Reyes Elizabeth Ruiz *Deceased

2003 Claus Heide Louis Sanchez

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New to the Order in 2016

Eloise Cortez-Lara has been

Fernando Reyes began his

Elizabeth Ruiz is known as the

involved with San Fernando Cathedral for

involvement with Fiesta in high school.

“Voice of Fiesta.” She has provided Fiesta

more than 20 years, chairing the Fiesta San

Inspired by the Participating Member

commentary for several years, reporting

Fernando event for 14 years. In her first

Organization (PMO) activities, he has been

for Time Warner Cable’s TV coverage of the

year in the role, revenue increased by more

an avid supporter since then through his

Battle of Flowers Band Festival, as street

than $20,000 and, in the years following,

involvement and sponsorship procurement

reporter for live broadcast of The Fiesta

profits steadily increased. She stepped

for various PMOs. In 2008, he served as

Flambeau Parade, and co-hosting live

down as chair in 2012, but Fiesta San

Rey Feo LX and has held various positions

radio coverage of the Texas Cavaliers River

Fernando continues to be the cornerstone

on the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

Parade. She has served as the Mistress

of fundraising for the Historic San Fernando

executive board including treasurer, vice

of Ceremonies for several Fiesta events

Cathedral. She served as a Fiesta San

president, and senior vice president. In

including Fiesta Flambeau Parade and Gala,

Antonio Commission elected commissioner

2015, he served as president of the Fiesta

Fiesta Ole! Fashion Show, and Fiesta in Blue.

for three years and is an exemplary volunteer

San Antonio Commission. Fiesta is a

Elizabeth is a Fiesta volunteer with a capital

whose service continues to impact Fiesta.

family affair in the Reyes family. Fernando

“V” and often uses vacation time to volunteer

is the father of Fiesta 2017’s Rey Feo,

her time, including a food booth at NIOSA.

Fred Reyes, and 2004 La Reina de la Feria

Her love of Fiesta began as a child when

de las Flores, Allison Reyes. Those who

she attended Fiesta events with her family.

know Fernando believe if we were to cut

She was a twirler for the John F. Kennedy

his finger, he would bleed confetti.

High School Band in the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades and, for a period of time, volunteered as the twirling coordinator the Battle of Flowers Band Festival where she taught choreographed routines to area high-school students. In 1977, she was crowned “Miss Kelly A.F.B.,” which at the time was considered Official Fiesta Royalty as a “Military Queen.”

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2017 Volunteers of the Year!

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