The San Antonio Parks Foundation (SAPF) has repeatedly gone all out on its Celebrate SA New Year’s Eve event.
This year, it wants to break a record.
For this celebration, the Parks Foundation is staging the World’s Largest Dance Party, urging enough San Antonians to turn up, party and break the record, officials said in a statement.
We’re not sure how many people have to show up to do that — the Guiness World Records site lists no such existing record. But 75,000 or so people have turned up at past Celebrate SA events, so it’s a fair guess we’ve got a shot.
Events this year will sprawl across downtown’s Market Street, La Villita, Hemisfair and River Walk Districts. At the end of the night, guests will watch a 14-minute fireworks display.
The fun will get underway at 6 p.m. and feature multiple dancing areas along with food vendors, photo opportunities, carnival rides, party games and more, according to Parks Foundation officials. Bands and DJs including Celebr8, Melange, DJ Men-Yo, DJ Reggie Cruz and other surprise entertainers will perform.
Guests of all ages are welcome at Celebrate SA, and there’s no need to reserve tickets.
“Celebrate SA is a chance for everyone to come together, spread good vibes, dance and ring in the New Year,” Parks Foundation CEO Mary Jane Verette said in a statement.
Events unfolding as part of the night’s big celebration will include:
- Main Stage Dance Party: Beginning at 6 p.m, guests can gather at the Main Stage on Market Street to hear music from DJ Celebr8, followed by the band Melange at 9 p.m.
- AU Vodka New Year’s Eve Glow Party: At Plaza Juarez in La Villita, DJ Men-Yo will play sets with visuals and glowing elements from 6 p.m. to midnight. La Villita also will feature food, photo ops, surprise entertainment and craft cocktails with AU Vodka and Mi Campo Reposado Tequila.
- Celebrate in Civic: At Civic Park at Hemisfair, SAPF will play Soundcream Airstream music, a market by Texas Market and a variety of food vendors beginning at 6 p.m.
- Kid-friendly carnival: AC Amusements is hosting a carnival in the South Alamo Lot near Nueva and Alamo Street, offering rides, games and activities. Individual tickets will be available for purchase at the gate.
- Skate the City: From noon to 9 p.m, downtown’s temporary skating rink will be open to guests of all ages.
- Kids Countdown: At Yanaguana Garden at Hemsifair, kids can craft, listen to music and play games beginning at 6 p.m, followed by the Kids Countdown near midnight.
- Fireworks Display: Shortly before midnight, the Parks Foundation will launch its 14-minute fireworks show, viewed best from the Civic Park at Hemifair.
- La Villita Performance: At 9 p.m, DJ Reggie Cruz will play at the Arneson River Theatre until midnight.
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