San Antonio's annual citywide party, Fiesta, is generally an easygoing affair. We tend to be inclusive of newcomers, and while there are plenty of rituals, they're not hard to figure out. Just shout "Show us your shoes!" when everyone else in the crowd does. And, oh yeah, don't punch anyone in the face when they break a cascarone over your head.
That said, there are a few missteps one can make at Fiesta. Party fouls, if you will. No one's going to throw you in the San Antonio River if you don't get this stuff right, but whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned reveler, it's best to brush up and know how to avoid basic Fiesta mistakes.
The biggest mistakes you can make at Fiesta San Antonio
By San Antonio Current Staff on Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 9:24 am
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Jaime Monzon
Not take the day off if you work downtown on the day of the Battle of Flowers Parade.
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Enter a porta-potty while wearing chanclas.
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Shout "Show us your shoes!" at the Fiesta Pooch Parade.
Sanford Nowlin
Assume you can find parking downtown — at least parking that doesn't cost a fortune.
Jaime Monzon
Invoke the five second rule after dropping your chicken-on-a-stick on the ground at NIOSA.
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Forget to use all your beer and food tickets and find them in your pocket or purse the next morning.
Jaime Monzon
Think that the beer line next to the one that you’re already in is moving faster.
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Declare your work cubicle a "No Cascarone Zone." The retribtuion will be swift and merciless.
Jaime Monzon
If you're a business owner — not give your employees the day off during the Battle of Flowers Parade.
Jaime Monzon
Assume the ticket price at Oyster Bake will be low because the headlining bands usually play the state-fair circuit and haven't had a hit in decades.
Jaime Monzon
Count calories.
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Assume that $20 will buy enough beer tickets.
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Assume that $20 will buy enough food tickets.
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Deprive your children of fun (and risk serious psychological damage) by not letting them on carnival rides or have food on a pointed stick.
Jaime Monzon
Tell anyone that Fiesta pales in comparison to SXSW.
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Hate crowds and show up at NIOSA, Fiesta de Los Reyes, the King William Fair, or ... well, the list goes on.
Jaime Monzon
Ask a food vendor if they have any paleo diet options.
Jaime Monzon
Assume your array of Fiesta medals will get you admission to a miliary facility or will earn you salutes from service members.
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Eat and entire order of fried jalapeños and not be prepared for it to burn twice.
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Not cheer loudly when your alma mater's marching band passes during any parade — no matter how lame the song they're playing is.
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