SAN ANTONIO, Tx — The chance of April showers is not washing away a San Antonio Easter camping tradition. At 11 p.m. Thursday night the curfew will be lifted at parks across the city allowing overnight camping for Easter weekend.
Families have been marking their territories at Brackenridge Park all week long. While the weather may be perfect for setting up tents now Chief Meteorologist Chris Suchan says the weather will take a gloomy turn this weekend.
“Friday night into Saturday morning could have a few showers,” Suchan said. “On Saturday the fronts are coming in. That’s where I think there are a few downpours with thunderstorms. We’ll see if they’re severe. It may not be severe, but it doesn’t matter because you can still have a lightening risk.”
Those showers will continue Easter Sunday. Joel Solis says the rainfall will not dampen his family’s 40-year Easter tradition.
“I asked my sister should we cancel; she said what kind of camper are you,” Solis said. “She said she’s going to be here through Sunday. Rain or shine we’re here.”
Even with a soggy weekend ahead, Victor Sandoval is excited to pass down his family’s tradition to younger generations.
“We were out here when we were they’re age,” Sandoval said. “They’re excited, and I’m so excited for them.”
On top of the rain showers, temperatures are expected to drop this weekend into the 60’s. The 11 p.m. curfew at the parks will be reinstated on Sunday.