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Fiesta Best Bets: Thursday, April 18: 'Fiesta Fiesta' at the Alamodome, Taste of the Northside

Expected major crowds at a new venue for 2024 as San Antonio officially kicks off this year's Fiesta!
Fiesta Fiesta (File photo)

Fiesta is San Antonio's biggest party, but if you're new to the scene, you shouldn't let that make you feel overwhelmed.

Check out some of these Fiesta "best bets" to keep yourself ahead of the pack and make you feel like a Fiesta pro!

Thursday, April 18

Fiesta Fiesta

H-E-B Plaza at the Alamodome

4 - 11 p.m.

This is when we get this party started. For the first time ever, the marquee Fiesta kickoff event is being held outside the Alamodome, where you can expect big crowds as the mayor, Fiesta royalty and entertainers officially kick off this year's party with a purpose! But trust us, there's still plenty of room for you to soak in the first moments of the party, find some medals and enjoy some great food and music. 

If you really want to feel Fiesta fever, you should go. It's one of the best Fiesta events of the year!

BONUS: The KENS 5 team will be attending Fiesta Fiesta. Look for us to ask for your free KENS 5 Fiesta medal! Limit one per person while supplies last!

Taste of the Northside

SSFCU Event Center

6-11 p.m. 

Moved up in the calendar for 2024, Taste of the Northside allows attendees a chance to savor incredible foods and drinks while benefitting children with disabilities through the Brighton Center. More than two dozen San Antonio restaurants are on hand!

OTHER POPULAR CHOICES:

Fiesta Carnival: Alamodome Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St., 4-11 p.m.

Taste of the Republic: Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe, 5-9 p.m.

MORE FIESTA BEST BETS:

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FIESTA GUIDE:

Are you brand new to Fiesta? If you've arrived in San Antonio in the past several years, you may never have been to a "normal" Fiesta event. 

The KENS 5 Fiesta Guide has all the information you need to get up to speed. Check it out here >>>

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