The beautiful San Antonio River Walk is the perfect place to partake in the city’s vibrant Fiesta® celebrations. FORD MARIACHI FESTIVAL This FREE, official Fiesta® event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers floating along the San Antonio River Walk. April 5-7, Tuesday-Thursday 6:00 to 8:00pm A tradition that began in 1972, the Ford Mariachi Festival is a threeday event sure to elevate your Fiesta spirit! Boats carrying Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools, colleges and dance studios will serenade and entertain you, making frequent stops for visitors on the River Walk. This is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a margarita (as if you needed an excuse) and enjoy the music and dancing as these talented groups float by. The energy and excitement are contagious, and you might find yourself dancing along! There will also be performances on stage at the Shops at Rivercenter. Free to attend. For event details, visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events/ ford-mariachi-festival. Cannot make it to the River Walk? Catch the Facebook LIVE broadcast each day: facebook.com/TheSanAntonioRiverWalkOfficial. FIESTA ARTISAN SHOW April 8-10, Friday-Sunday Friday & Saturday: 11:00am to 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm The Fiesta Artisan Show lets you experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk while shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. Vendor booths are located at the River Walk Extension, near the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Building and the Shops at Rivercenter. Free to attend.
THE TEXAS CAVALIERS RIVER PARADE April 4, Monday 7:00 to 9:30pm This one-of-a-kind parade started in 1941 after a group of Texas Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in the “floating gardens” of Mexico City. This coincided with the San Antonio River Bend Restoration, and the Texas Cavaliers decided to bring this unique experience to our city. The first Texas Cavaliers River Parade included a number of boats from schools, local businesses, civic organizations and the army. Texas Cavaliers and the parade sponsors decorated every float with bright flowers and vibrant colors, and the tradition of the River Parade began. 70 years later, the Texas Cavaliers still decorate the San Antonio River with the bold colors of Fiesta and fill the air with festive music, and all money raised supports local children’s charities through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation. For tickets and parade route, visit www.TexasCavaliers.org.
