Official Opening of Fiesta 2012 Draws Many

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by Robert Castillo

SAN ANTONIO - Local celebrants were probably matched by as many out of town tourists during the official opening of Fiesta 2012  at Alamo Plaza on Thursday  afternoon,  starting at 5:30pm.

Joining the Rey Feo and all the Fiesta Royalty were hundreds who were trying to keep cool in the eighty-six degree temperature.  Public announcements were made throughout the celebration reminding everyone to drink water and to keep hydrated. 

Revelers were seen  buying or trading Fiesta pins and medals throughout the Alamo Plaza area. The Fiesta Commission also had official Fiesta merchandise for sale. 

Music was provided by the all-lawyers band known as the Court Jesters and San Antonio's popular vocal artist  Shelly Lares. The United State Air Force Flight band also performed on the main stage.  

The event had several mobile vender trucks providing different kinds of food and drinks. 
 
As expected, the Rey Feo carried out the traditional breaking of a cascaron and the crowd proclaimed "Viva Fiesta" loudly and in unison, which officially marks the start 
of San Antonio's biggest celebration of the year. 

The Fiesta-Fiesta event ended at 10:30pm. See more photos on FLICKR.

"Dia De La Familia" held at Rosedale Park

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by Robert Castillo
April 14, 2012

SAN ANTONIO - Hundreds attended Saturday's  "Dia De La Familia." at Rosedale Park sponsored by Avance-San Antonio, an organization that has been dedicated to helping families in need for the past 36 years. 

The event included parent and children activities all with the "Fiesta" theme. Other agencies dealing with family issues and needs were also set up in individual booths. Food and beverage stands were provided. 

One of the event's highlight was a performance by numerous dancing groups from throughout the community performing in the main pavilion. The dancer's ages ranged from teenagers to 4 year olds. Parents and relatives were delighted with the performances. 
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30th Annual Lowrider Festival at Camargo Park

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by Robert Castillo
April 15, 2012 8pm

SAN ANTONIO - Centro Cultural Aztlan held another successful fundraising event at Camargo Park. The 30th Annual Lowrider Festival drew many to this family festival whose main attraction were the classic cars, lowriders and custom made bicycles.
The event provided entertainment with Ernie Garibay with his band, Cats Don't Sleep providing the music.

Food booths also provided food and drinks from 10am to 8pm.
More than forty categories were judged in competition for cash prizes and trophies.

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