Fiesta Enjoyable Looks Higher With out the Trash ~ San Antonio River Authority

Celebrate Fiesta 2026 with Purpose, Because Litter Is Ugly!

Get prepared for Fiesta San Antonio, returning April 16–26, 2026, with music, medals, parades, and city-wide celebrations. From river floats to neighborhood gala’s, Fiesta is a time to take pride in our traditions, and within the river that runs via the center of all of it. While we have fun huge, one message stays entrance and heart: Litter is Ugly.

During Fiesta, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is reminding everybody that having fun with the celebration and respecting the river can go hand in hand. More crowds imply extra trash, and even small gadgets can shortly make their method into the water. The “Litter is Ugly” marketing campaign, seen on digital indicators, at occasions, and thru outreach, delivers a simple reminder: celebration sensible, toss trash correctly, and assist hold the river Fiesta-ready.

See if you happen to can spot these indicators throughout Fiesta!

 

 

Something’s Coming Downstream…

Keep a watch on the present. The river is greater than water; it’s habitat, historical past, and coronary heart. And quickly, it would have three new pleasant faces serving to inform its story!

You could have seen the hints.

A splash right here. A step there. Something afoot. Something winging in.
Not all river creatures keep hidden. Some are prepared for his or her close-up.

The present is shifting, and through Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta, the river’s latest trio shall be launched for the very first time. Bold new power is surfacing, and it begins on the water. Stay tuned, cute surprises are coming downstream!

Paddle, Party, and Protect the River

Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta—Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 11 AM–3 PM

Fiesta makes a splash at Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2026, the official kayaking occasion of Fiesta, hosted by the River Authority and San Antonio River Foundation at Acequia Park. This FREE, family-friendly occasion options kayaking on the river, reside music, Folklorico dancers, arts and crafts, disc golf, animal encounters, a Fiesta Medal Market, and rather more.

New This Year! Don’t miss the first Annual Flotilla Fiesta High School Cookoff, that includes a avenue taco and salsa competitors, plus Flotilla Lotería and loads of Fiesta favorites all through the afternoon.

Fiesta medal followers, take notice: Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta is the ONLY occasion the place you will get the official 2026 San Antonio River Authority Fiesta medal, and this 12 months’s design tells a strong story. These medals shall be given out all through the occasion, whereas provides final!

The medal contains a River Warrior in motion, utilizing a picker to gather trash as a result of Litter is Ugly. The design was hand drawn by River Authority Digital Content Coordinator Jennifer Pecina, impressed by Minna Paul, the River Authority’s Education & Engagement Officer. Minna has spent greater than a decade constructing the River Warrior program into what it’s immediately, main with coronary heart, grit, and a deep love and take care of the river.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the medal, Minna shared:

“I couldn’t do any of this important work without my amazing team. The River Warrior program is truly a group effort, and I’m so proud of the work we do together.”

This medal isn’t only a collectible, it’s a tribute to the individuals who present up, pitch in, and show that defending the river is all the time price celebrating.

 

As paddlers take to the river and music fills the park, playful reminders encourage everybody to celebration responsibly. Clean rivers make higher celebrations, and Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta proves that Fiesta enjoyable and river care go hand in hand. So, embellish your bike, deliver the household, and have fun nature, tradition, and group. Just keep in mind to toss trash within the bin, not the river.

Lights, Floats, Fiesta!

Texas Cavaliers River Parade—Monday, April 20 | 7 PM–9 PM

Fiesta historical past lights up the Downtown River Walk Loop on Monday, April 20, throughout the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. As a Forming Sponsor, the San Antonio River Authority is proud to be a part of this iconic nighttime occasion, themed “Through the Decades: A Centennial Celebration of the Texas Cavaliers.”

Look for the River Authority on the river, proudly showcasing its dedication to a clear and wholesome waterway throughout one among Fiesta’s most beloved traditions. The River Authority and River Foundation additionally sponsor the Texas Cavaliers Children’s Art Contest, celebrating elementary scholar artists. Winning art work is displayed on VIA buses and at San Pedro Creek Culture Park close to the Alameda Theater throughout Fiesta.

 

Less Bling, More Bubbles: Fiesta in King William

King William Fair & Parade—Saturday, April 25 | 9 AM–6 PM

The King William Fair & Parade returns on Saturday, April 25, bringing traditional Fiesta enjoyable to this historic neighborhood. Expect colourful entries, energetic music, and loads of celebration alongside the route.

River Authority workers, volunteers, River Warriors, and the favored Litter Bugs shall be out accumulating trash to assist hold the celebration transferring. Quick Fiesta ideas: paper confetti is nice, metallic confetti shouldn’t be, and bubbles are all the time welcome. Small decisions assist hold the neighborhood, and close by river, trying its greatest.

Celebrate Smart. Celebrate Together.

Fiesta is louder, brighter, and higher when everybody does their half. As you benefit from the music, parades, and events, keep in mind: Litter is Ugly, however Fiesta accomplished proper is a stupendous factor. Let’s hold the river clear, the celebration sturdy, and the recollections flowing lengthy after the medals come off.