Hispanic Culture in San Antonio
San Antonio is rich with Hispanic culture. Enjoy the many cultural celebrations and events in and around the city.
San Antonio Hispanic Cultural Events
These annual events celebrate Hispanic culture in San Antonio.
These annual events celebrate Hispanic culture in San Antonio.
Calle Guadalupe Parade and Festival
The annual Calle Guadalupe Parade and Festival are part of the Diez y Seis de Septiembre events in San Antonio commemorating Mexico's independence from Spain.
The annual Calle Guadalupe Parade and Festival are part of the Diez y Seis de Septiembre events in San Antonio commemorating Mexico's independence from Spain.
Cascarones
Information about cascarones, the Mexican tradition of confetti-filled eggs.
Information about cascarones, the Mexican tradition of confetti-filled eggs.
Conjunto Tardeada
The annual Conjunto Tardeada is features conjunto music from the Conjunto Heritage Taller.
The annual Conjunto Tardeada is features conjunto music from the Conjunto Heritage Taller.
César E. Chávez March for Justice
Each March San Antonians and citizens across the United States honor civil rights leader César E. Chávez with a variety of commemorative programs.
Each March San Antonians and citizens across the United States honor civil rights leader César E. Chávez with a variety of commemorative programs.
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Events
Diez y Seis de Septiembre is the celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain. In San Antonio, throughout the month of September, parades, festivals, educational activities and other events are held to celebrate.
Diez y Seis de Septiembre is the celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain. In San Antonio, throughout the month of September, parades, festivals, educational activities and other events are held to celebrate.
Dia de los Muertos
According to the Dia de los Muertos tradition, the souls of lost loved ones return to the physical world and can interact with the living during this time.
According to the Dia de los Muertos tradition, the souls of lost loved ones return to the physical world and can interact with the living during this time.
El Mercado Photo Gallery
Photographs at El Mercado in downtown San Antonio.
Photographs at El Mercado in downtown San Antonio.
Estrellas Del Rio
Estrellas Del Rio takes a musical journey throughout Mexico, Spain and South America.
Estrellas Del Rio takes a musical journey throughout Mexico, Spain and South America.
Fiesta Noche del Rio
Fiesta Noche del Rio takes place every summer weekend at the Arneson River Theatre.
Fiesta Noche del Rio takes place every summer weekend at the Arneson River Theatre.
Fiesta San Antonio
This 10-day, city-wide festival takes place in San Antonio each spring.
This 10-day, city-wide festival takes place in San Antonio each spring.
Fiestas Patrias Celebration
Fiestas Patrias takes place as part of San Antonio's Diez y Seis de Septiembre events commemorating Mexico's independence from Spain.
Fiestas Patrias takes place as part of San Antonio's Diez y Seis de Septiembre events commemorating Mexico's independence from Spain.
GCAC - Dia de los Muertos
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center holds an array of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) events each year.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center holds an array of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) events each year.
Instituto Cultural de Mexico
Instituto Cultural de Mexico promotes Mexican culture in San Antonio through art, photography, films, dance, music and theatre.
Instituto Cultural de Mexico promotes Mexican culture in San Antonio through art, photography, films, dance, music and theatre.
Lowrider Festival
This annual lowrider car, truck and bike festival benefits Centro Cultural Aztlan.
This annual lowrider car, truck and bike festival benefits Centro Cultural Aztlan.
Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio
12th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza held in San Antonio.
12th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza held in San Antonio.
Market Square - El Mercado
San Antonio's Mexican marketplace is the biggest outside of Mexico.
San Antonio's Mexican marketplace is the biggest outside of Mexico.
Mercado de Paz (Peace Market)
Mercado de Paz is a two-day annual event held in San Antonio on the Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
Mercado de Paz is a two-day annual event held in San Antonio on the Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
October Hispanic Cultural Events
Each October, there are numerous Hispanic Cultural events happening in San Antonio from festivals to musical performances.
Each October, there are numerous Hispanic Cultural events happening in San Antonio from festivals to musical performances.
Tejano Conjunto Festival
The Tejano Conjunto Festival is sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and features the musical blend of Mexican and German music.
The Tejano Conjunto Festival is sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and features the musical blend of Mexican and German music.
The Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture
The Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture is one of the nation's premier venue for Latin performing arts.
The Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture is one of the nation's premier venue for Latin performing arts.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is located on San Antonio's west side and is the largest community-based, multi-disciplinary organization in the United States.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is located on San Antonio's west side and is the largest community-based, multi-disciplinary organization in the United States.
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Information on the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - the resource for Hispanic businesses.
Information on the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - the resource for Hispanic businesses.
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures
Museum, library, school programs, workshops and special events celebrate the cultures of San Antonio.
Museum, library, school programs, workshops and special events celebrate the cultures of San Antonio.