Fiesta Media Day was held at the Pearl Stables today and the festivities included some big news for 2017.
Fiesta® Fiesta has moved to Hemisfair to keep up with growing popularity. Beloved traditions like the People’s Parade, cutting of the ugly tie, breaking of the cascarón, and Pin Pandemonium will transpire in the shade of The Tower of the Americas, while revelers can enjoy an all-new children’s area, Fiesta®Fiesta HeART in the Park, and Tastes of Texas culinary event, produced by Chef Brian West. Fireworks are also slated to begin at 9PM near the Tower.
New events for 2017 also include
The San Antonio Polo Club is back this year with their Fiesta® King’s Cup, but as an Official Fiesta Event! Teams representing Team King Antonio and Team El Rey Feo will participate in an official polo match consisting of 4 chukkers (periods) and a championship round.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will produce Fiesta Tech Trek where over the course of an evening, “trekkers” will visit participating tech companies, enjoy food and beverages, and get an inside look into San Antonio’s downtown Tech District and emerging Tech scene.
The San Antonio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host RivALZ: Blondes v. Brunettes Football Game. The goal is to engage an often over-looked group in our community, those living with or caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, through a friendly (but fierce! ) game of flag football. Planners describe it as a “dementia-friendly” event with plenty of volunteers to enable caregivers to enjoy Fiesta knowing that their loved one is in good hands.
Valero Texas Open will host its Valero Texas Open 19th Hole Fiesta presented by Kickstart by Mountain Dew. After the last putt drops on the third round of the tournament, golf fans and non-golf fans alike will be treated to a fun-filled evening of Fiesta food, beverages, yard games and entertainment by the Spazmatics.