April 15-17 is the first weekend of Fiesta San Antonio, a 10-day, citywide celebration to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle for San Jacinto. With over 100 different events, it's the biggest party and greatest community benefit in the state of Texas.

History of Fiesta
In 1891, a group of ladies decorated horse-drawn carriages, paraded in front of the Alamo, and pelted each other with flower blossoms. The Parade was organized to honor the heroes from the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. That original "Battle of Flowers" parade became an annual event and has grown into a multi-cultural community celebration unlike any other in our country. From its small beginnings, Fiesta San Antonio has grown into an elaborate ten-day celebration featuring over 150 events, including a parade where floats really float down the San Antonio River. For more information about Fiesta San Antonio, please select the images to the right, or click here.

But Fiesta Isn't All San Antonio Has to Offer
San Antonio captures the spirit of Texas. Now the eighth largest city in the United States, the city has retained its sense of history and tradition, while carefully blending in cosmopolitan progress. The city has always been a crossroads and a meeting place. Sounds and flavors of Native Americans, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West, African-Americans and the Deep South mingle and merge. Close to seven million visitors a year delight in the discovery of San Antonio's charms.

Since we'll be staying at the Menger Hotel--across the street from The Alamo--we will be in the cultural epicenter of the city. To learn about other attractions, browse some of the following links:

The Alamo - Across the street from our meeting hotel

San Antonio River Walk - Two blocks from the Menger

Rivercenter Mall - Next door to our hotel

IMAX Theatre at Rivercenter Mall - Right next door

San Antonio Spurs - Will we be able to catch a playoff game?

Majestic Theater - National historic landmark 1/2 mile from the Menger

Guinness Book of World Records & Ripley's Haunted Adventure - Just a couple of blocks away

Of course, there's much more to see and do, so consider the following links for broader information about San Antonio:

San Antonio Convention and Visitor Bureau

City of San Antonio

Heart of San Antonio

Current Weather

The Spanish Missions

PDF Map of Downtown (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)