San Antonio during Fiesta with kids

I am going to be in San Antonio during the Fiesta. I wanted to go to the parade Saturday 4/28, but don%26#39;t know too much about it. I see they sell street chairs for $8 a person.

Is that the best way to go?

Can you recommend a good area with a good restaurant near by?

My kids are 4 %26amp; 3.

Thanks!

San Antonio during Fiesta with kids

Are you staying downtown? That might have a bearing on your choices. In general, I like to view the parade at the beginning of the route. That lets me leave before most of the other folks are leaving. Of course I have to get there earlier.

There are various seating options.

1. Bring your own and stake out spot early (some folks move in several days before.)

2. Purchase seats from one of the organizations (like Boy Scout Troops) that set up 3 rows of chairs on the side street. The first row is almost always sold out ahead of time, but good second row seats can be purchased a few hours before the parade.

3. Purchase official grandstand seats they’re available from the Fiesta Commission.

4. Purchase seating from businesses along the route. This is especially nice for the River Parade. There a several restaurants that sell a package which includes dinner.

For information about all things Fiesta chect out the Official Fiesta Website.

San Antonio during Fiesta with kids

Thanks for your reply. I%26#39;m staying at the Hyatt in Hill Country and driving in to the parade. I guess I%26#39;ll buy a chair from the Boyscouts like you recommended.

For viewing the night parade on Saturday night, I always like to get seats in the grandstand set up at Maverick Park (Jones Ave. at Broadway). I think these seats are sold by the Downtown Lion%26#39;s Club. The great thing about this location is it is near the beginning of the parade and the park is available if the the kids get restless sitting down. Broadway also turns slightly at this intersection, so you%26#39;ll get a good view up the street of the floats and bands as they approach.

Another advantage is that the grandstand seats give you better view over the people in front of you. Seats in the 2nd or 3rd row on the street are generally lower than the seats in front due to the curvature of the street for drainage purposes. This can really be a problem with small children. On the other hand, you have to judge whether you%26#39;ll feel comfortable with the little ones on open grandstand where they could slip down between the seats.

I%26#39;m confused and don%26#39;t know what this Fiesta/parades are all about???? We will be in San Antonio March 29 to April 2. Will we be able to see a parade and what is all entailed?????

Every year there is a ';Fiesta'; in San Antonio. This year the dates are 4/20-4/29.

Its a 10 day celebration with festivities, parades, etc.

When you are there it will not be going on. Sorry.

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