Fiesta San Antonio, which began in 1891 as a parade honoring heroes of the Texas Revolution, has morphed into a citywide party. The celebration, which opens Thursday and runs through April 17, offers ethnic food festivals, carnivals, music, children’s activities, art exhibits, parades and more.
Highlights include:
*Texas Cavaliers River Parade (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday): Decorated barges carrying local luminaries and musicians float down the San Antonio River. River Walk bars, restaurants, and hotels are usually packed with parade watchers, but you can view the fun on TV as a last resort. Admission is $10 to $25.
