From stuff that falls under the “puro” category to things that only make sense because of San Antonio culture, here’s some things that folks outside of the Alamo City just wouldn’t understand.

Basically shutting down the city with any chance of snow or ice But not before we ransack H-E-B to buy food and supplies will undoubtedly last longer than the cold weather does. Photo via Instagram / fr8ers68 Credit: fr8ers68 / Instagram
Try to explain “inside/outside the loop” to someone not from San Antonio Some people just won’t get it. Photo via Instagram / jesse0188
Saying “puro pinche” on a daily basis Sometimes, it’s all you have to say. Photo via Twitter / @PuroSanAntonio
Having a dedicated fan dress up as Jesus version of a local sports team What other U.S. city is so down for Jesus enough for this? Seriously, we can’t imagine there being a “Buck Jesus” or a “Pelican Jesus.” Can you? Photo via Instagram / ffeno
Being able to buy dogs, t-shirts, gift baskets, DVDs and pretty much anything from the side of the road Shoutout to the roadside vendors that hold it down with the glamorous Spurs shirts and holiday baskets. Photo via Instagram / moderntejana
Camping out at local park to reserve a spot for Easter weekend Posting up at Brackenridge Park (or your park of choice) is puro San Antonio. Sure, some folks in other cities might celebrate holidays in the spring at a local park, but are they down to camp out for two, three days to do so? We didn’t think so. File photo Credit: Courtesy Photo / Parks & Recreation
Nobody ever rents a moving truck – like, ever We’ve all seen the pictures on social media of trucks wildly packed to unsafe heights, without rope and stacked in daring ways. This may happen in other cities, but it’s definitely a regular thing here in San Antonio. Photo by Sarah Martinez Credit: Sarah Martinez
Living in a city with more than a million people but everyone still knows each other It doesn’t matter what circles you run with, this is still true. Photo via Twitter / juanvald3z1
Disciplining your kids by telling them about the Donkey Lady and La Chupacabra How else are kids supposed to behave? Photo via Twitter / @SelenaDiane
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Having your sports team mascot show up at your birthday party Having Coyote at your family party is a blessing. He’s such a goofball. Photo by dru | photography Credit: dru | photography
Going honking after the Spurs win What do Spurs fans outside of SA even do when the team wins a playoff game? Photo via Pinterest / Ruthann Hildebrand
Fiesta Flambeau Parade While it may not boast the rich history of the Battle of Flowers Parade, the Fiesta Flambeau stands out as a San Antonio original that’s billed as “America’s largest illuminated night parade.” With the official parade mascot Torchy lighting the way, the Flambeau draws roughly 700,000 Fiesta fans into the streets of downtown (not to mention 1.5 million television viewers) for a lively procession featuring elaborately decorated floats, marching bands and equestrian units. $16.50-$30, 6:45-10pm Sat, Apr. 28, parade route (begins at Broadway at E. Grayson St.), (210) 364-5349, fiestaflambeauparade.org. Credit: Fiesta San Antonio
While in line for barbacoa and Big Red at your favorite molino Imagine how excited all the abuelitas will be when they see you get down on one knee. Photo via Instagram / alanisgood Credit: Instagram / alanisgood
Grabbing dinner, washing your car and doing your laundry all in one place We honestly don’t deserve The Cove, but we’re so thankful. Photo via Instagram / thecovesa
Agree with Charles Barkley As a prominent figure who consistently talks shit about San Antonio, the river and the women here, your best bet is keeping mum when Barkley comes up in conversation. Yes, even if you agree with him. Photo via Twitter / johndelizondo Credit: Twitter / johndelizondo
Making a flier for your birthday party at your favorite club Ok, maybe they do this is other cities, but y’all have to recognize that this sort of thing isn’t a major concept in most of the country. Photo via Twitter / @SanAntonioProbz