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Fiesta at SAC

Fiesta® San Antonio is an annual 11-day Spring festival that serves as a massive cultural celebration, civic party, and multi-million dollar fundraiser for over 100 local non-profit organizations. Originally starting in 1891 to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto, it is known as "A Party with a Purpose" and features parades, food, and massive community engagement.

¡VIVA FIESTA!

 

Multicultural Conference

Join us for the 29th Annual Multicultural Conference at San Antonio College. Presented by the English, humanities, and education department.

Stay tuned for specific session details!

Date: Beginning Monday, April 20

Time: Various

Location: San Antonio College

 

Fredstock

Fredstock, an official Fiesta® San Antonio event now in its 17th year, is a free annual block party and music festival organized and co-presented by KSYM Radio and the students of the music business and radio, television, and film programs at San Antonio College. Rock your way down to the SAC campus to hear Rick Treviño, Grupo Ma$$oro, Street Lamp, The Pain Junkies, Barrio Blasters, and Ken Slavin fill the air with the distinct sounds of Fiesta. There will also be various vendors with food and concessions. All proceeds raised will go to support music business program scholarships.

Bring the kids out, grab a lawn chair, and enjoy family fun while contributing to education all at the same time. This live music event will be simulcast on KSYM, 90.1 FM. The event is named after music business program founder Fred Weiss. To RSVP for your free ticket or for more information, visit the Fredstock website.

Date: Thursday, April 23

Time: 2 – 11 p.m.

Location: SAC Parking Lot #13 (near the corner of North Main Avenue and West Dewey Place), 1819 N. Main Ave.

 

Battle of Flowers Parade

The Alamo Colleges District and San Antonio College will be represented in the Battle of Flowers Parade, one of the few parades in the United States produced entirely by women, all of whom are volunteers.

The purpose of the parade is to honor the defenders of the Alamo and Goliad and to commemorate the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texas's independence.

Ticket prices vary and are available for purchase online.

Date: Friday, April 24

Time: Vanguard: 9:55 a.m.; Parade: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: SAC is the forming ground and launch point of the parade that winds throughout downtown San Antonio. The parade starts at the intersection of East Locust Street and North Main Avenue and finishes at the intersection of West Martin and North Santa Rosa streets.

 

Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade

The Alamo Colleges District, Palo Alto College, and San Antonio College will be represented in the largest illuminated night parade, in what’s known as the highlight of Fiesta. The 2026 parade theme is "Adventures in Toyland."

The annual parade attracts over 750,000 street spectators and has a 1.5 million television audience. Catch our students in the parade by purchasing tickets in advance, or watch it live on KSAT. 

Ticket prices vary and are available for purchase online.

Date: Saturday, April 25

Time: 7:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Location: SAC is the forming ground and launch point of the parade that winds throughout downtown San Antonio. The parade starts at the intersection of West Dewey Place and North Main Avenue and finishes at the intersection of West Martin and North Santa Rosa streets.

 

Looking for VIP Tickets for Fiesta?

The William R. Sinkin Eco Centro is raising funds by offering prime seating for the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau Parades.

The VIP package for $60 (per person) includes:

  • One parade ticket, located near the beginning of the parade route
  • Meal voucher
  • Access to the Eco Centro private patio and restrooms during the parade

Add-on parking passes are available for $30 for parking located at Ogden Street and East Dewey Place. Purchases can be made online or in person at the Eco Centro building, at 1802 N. Main Ave.

For more information, call 210-486-0417 or email sac-ecocentro@alamo.edu.