{"id":245729,"date":"2026-04-12T01:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/245729\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T01:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T01:32:13","slug":"niosa-fiesta-especial-celebration-day-fiesta-cornyation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/245729\/","title":{"rendered":"NIOSA, Fiesta Especial Celebration Day, Fiesta Cornyation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Tuesday, April 21, marks the sixth day of Fiesta fun. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A Night in Old San Antonio, also known as NIOSA, opens its first night Tuesday with a variety of food and drink options for Fiesta-goers. Fiesta Especial Celebration Day and Cornyation are also scheduled for Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Have you attended any Fiesta festivities? Share your adventures on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/connect\/\">KSAT Connect<\/a> for a chance to be featured on air or online!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Fiesta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Fiesta\/\">Fiesta 2026<\/a> will carry the theme \u201cFiesta Together\u201d as San Antonio marks the festival\u2019s 135th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Are you curious to know what\u2019s happening each day of the 11-day celebration? Make sure to keep up with KSAT on air and online!<\/p>\n<p>Fiesta<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of events for the sixth day of Fiesta 2026 on April 21: <a href=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/a-night-in-old-san-antonio-niosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/a-night-in-old-san-antonio-niosa\/\">A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA)<\/a>: NIOSA is a four-night festival that transforms La Villita into 14 cultural areas. The festival will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 418 Villita St. Presale <a href=\"https:\/\/niosa.ticketspice.com\/a-night-in-old-san-antonio-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/niosa.ticketspice.com\/a-night-in-old-san-antonio-2026\">tickets<\/a> cost $20 and tickets at the gate cost $25. NIOSA is produced by and benefits the Conservation Society of San Antonio. <a href=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/fiesta-carnival-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/fiesta-carnival-6\/\">Fiesta Carnival<\/a>: Take the family to enjoy thrilling rides and a variety of food and snacks. On April 21, guests can purchase one unlimited ride wristband and receive a second one free. The offer is valid onsite only and cannot be combined with other offers. The carnival is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Alamodome Parking Lot C, 100 Montana St. The event runs daily throughout Fiesta. <a href=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/fiesta-cornyation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/fiesta-cornyation\/\">Fiesta Cornyation<\/a>: Performances will take place at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary\u2019s St. The show, produced by about 200 volunteers, is ruled by King Anchovy, Cornyation\u2019s answer to King Antonio and Rey Feo. Cornyation is an adult-only show. Funds raised go to local charities and provide scholarships to high school graduates seeking a theatrical degree. Tickets for the performances can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/us.atgtickets.com\/events\/cornyation\/empire-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/us.atgtickets.com\/events\/cornyation\/empire-theatre\/\">here<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiestadelosreyes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fiestadelosreyes.com\/\">Fiesta De Los Reyes<\/a>: On April 21, guests can enjoy Take Me Back Tuesday, featuring \u201880s, \u201990s and today\u2019s biggest hits. The free event will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. Fiesta-goers can enjoy live music from two stages, sample a variety of food and more. The music lineup for April 21 includes Spazmatics and Tributo a Mana Y Shakira. <a href=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/fiesta-especial-celebration-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/our-events\/fiesta-especial-celebration-day\/\">Fiesta Especial Celebration Day<\/a>: The celebration is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Montana St., Parking Lot C. The Fiesta Especial Celebration is designed for children and adults with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Admission is free, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiestaespecial.com\/celebration-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fiestaespecial.com\/celebration-day.html\">advanced registration<\/a> is required due to limited space. There will be no general admission at the gate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/official-fiesta-event-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a> to see more events scheduled for Fiesta 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Before you head out to Fiesta, check out the forecast from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/weather\/\">KSAT\u2019s Weather Authority team<\/a> to help plan your Fiesta adventure. <\/p>\n<p>Watch Fiesta coverage on KSAT<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">KSAT will offer live coverage of Fiesta 2026\u2019s biggest events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Take a look at when you can catch some of the biggest events on KSAT 12, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/ksatplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/ksatplus\/\">KSAT Plus<\/a> (our free streaming app), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KSATnews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KSATnews\">YouTube<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/\">KSAT.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">To get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/features\/2021\/12\/23\/stream-ksat-12-free-with-ksat-plus-live-and-on-demand-news-weather-high-school-sports-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/features\/2021\/12\/23\/stream-ksat-12-free-with-ksat-plus-live-and-on-demand-news-weather-high-school-sports-and-more\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 16: Fiesta Fiesta, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Travis Park \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Monday, April 20: Texas Cavaliers River Parade and River Parade en Espa\u00f1ol, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by the SA Live Fiesta After Party, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Thursday, April 23: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. \u2014 On <a href=\"https:\/\/KSAT.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/KSAT.com\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Friday, April 24: SA Live Battle of Flowers Pre-Party, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Friday, April 24: Battle of Flowers Parade and Battle of Flowers en Espa\u00f1ol, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Saturday, April 25: Pooch Parade, coverage starts at 7:30 a.m. \u2014 On <a href=\"https:\/\/KSAT.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/KSAT.com\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Saturday, April 25: King William Parade, coverage starts at 9 a.m. \u2014 On <a href=\"https:\/\/KSAT.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/KSAT.com\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Saturday, April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (rebroadcast) \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Saturday, April 25: KSAT Flambeau Pre-Party, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.Saturday, April 25: Fiesta Flambeau Parade and Flambeau en Espa\u00f1ol, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. \u2014 On KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a> and KSAT Plus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This is just a partial list. As Fiesta gets closer, we will update our plans, which may include covering even more events live.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Stay tuned and viva Fiesta!<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Tuesday, April 21, marks the sixth day of Fiesta fun. 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