June Celebrations on the River Walk! Fiesta Noche del Rio DATES: Every Friday and Saturday, June 10 through August 6 LOCATION: Arneson River Theatre along the San Antonio River Walk TIME: 8:30pm TICKET PRICES: Adults: $20 Seniors (ages 60+): $15 Children ages 6 to 14 years: $8 (Children under 6 are free!) Active and Retired Military: $15 Groups of 10 or more: $15 per person Groups of 26 or more: $12 per person
First performed in 1957, Fiesta Noche del Rio, an Alamo Kiwanis production, has entertained hundreds of thousands of River Walk guests every year since with a colorful celebration of music and dancing on the historic Arneson River Theatre stage. The traditional folklorico dance and music have deep roots in San Antonio’s history, and can be traced back to ceremonial and celebratory dances from Mexico’s many different regions and states. Through ticket sales for this dynamic production, the Alamo Kiwanis Club has raised more than $2.75 million for the less fortunate and disadvantaged children in San Antonio since its inception 65 years ago. Performances begin on June 10 and continue every Friday and Saturday through August 6. Showtime is 8:30pm at the Arneson River Theatre. Purchase tickets at www.FiestaNocheSA.com and at all San Antonio area H-E-B’s customer service centers during the performance season.
Visit San Antonio Debuts Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration DATE: Saturday, June 18 TIMES: Noon to 5:00pm – Celebration at La Villita 4:00 to 5:00pm – Pride River Parade at River Walk Downtown Reach 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pride River Parade at River Walk Museum Reach to the Pearl
This year’s Pride Month celebration in San Antonio will offer something it never has before—a parade and festival on the famous San Antonio River Walk! The inaugural Bud Light Pride River Parade was created by Visit San Antonio to promote the city’s inclusion, encouragement and support of the LGBTQ+ community. The fun starts on land with the Celebration at La Villita from Noon to 5:00pm. The area will be in full Pride regalia and feature local artisans and makers, food and entertainment. At La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre, visitors will enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly, live on-stage entertainment from DJs, bands, impersonators, dancers and more. The Bud Light Pride River Parade will have two showings, each with 16 colorful river barges. The first on the Downtown Reach of the San Antonio River Walk will serve as the closing event for the Celebration festival at La Villita. The encore presentation, on the River Walk Museum Reach, provides an additional opportunity to be part of the community. Learn more about the Pride River Parade and what to do in San Antonio at www.VisitSanAntonio.com/LGBTQ.
River Walk Royalty Court Campaign Kick-Off! Since 1987, the River Walk Royalty have served as ambassadors for the River Walk, sharing in the mission to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk and support San Antonio charities. Each year four King and four Queen candidates raise money to support these efforts. Titles are awarded based on the most money raised for King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Duke and Duchess and Count and Countess, and a Royal Coronation Ceremony occurs at the Mardi Gras Festival, kicking off the Mardi Gras Parade on the river. Royalty make appearances at both River Walk and city-wide events throughout their one-year reign. Contact Maggie.Thompson@VisitSanAntonio.com if you are interested in campaigning to be on the 2023 River Walk Royalty Court!
