San Antonio Travel and Leisure Guide 2008 - (Page 72) Major Events & Festivals DEC. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 FORD FIESTA DE LAS LUMINARIAS Take a holiday stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 2,500 luminarias. These warmly glowing candles in sand-filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the “lighting of the way” for the Holy Family. This centuries-old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. thesanantonioriverwalk.com JANUARY 2009 JAN. 3 2009 U.S ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL It’s an East vs. West showdown at the Alamodome. This game is where the nation’s top high school football players duke it out to become number one. The nation’s best marching band members are the half-time entertainment. usarmyallamericanbowl.com MARCH 2009 SEAWORLD® SAN ANTONIO SEASON OPENING SeaWorld® San Antonio, the world’s largest marine life adventure park, features more than 25 major shows, rides, exhibits and attractions. The park is open daily from March through Aug. 25 and on weekends and other special dates through December. seaworld.com JAN. 8-11 MICHELOB ULTRA RIVER WALK MUD FESTIVAL Balls, coronation, parades and arts & crafts shows are held to celebrate the annual draining of the San Antonio River Walk for maintenance. Civic and media personalities vie for the title of the Michelob ULTRA Mud Queen & Mud King. thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events DEC. 6 MARIACHI VARGAS EXTRAVAGANZA An evening concert featuring the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. mariachimusic.com SIX FLAGS® FIESTA TEXAS SEASON OPENING Six Flags® Fiesta Texas offers themed rides, thrilling roller coasters, attractions and shows for every age, including opportunities to meet Looney Tunes characters throughout the visually stunning, 200-acre park. sixflags.com ALL MONTH WATERCOLOR MONTH In galleries, museums and other exhibition spaces all over town, you’ll find works from traditional Texas bluebonnet paintings to portraits and colorful abstract works. sanantoniowatercolorgroup.org DEC. 13 BAZAR SÁBADO Just in time for the holidays, the best folk art from Mexico is displayed for both enjoyment and purchase. samuseum.org JAN. 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MARCH AND RALLY Honoring the Civil Rights leader, this is the largest people’s march in the country. Other events throughout the city include a rally, art exhibits, workshops and candlelight vigils. sanantonio.gov/mlk MARCH 6-17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS A variety of events mark St. Patrick’s Day, including an Irish festival, 5K Run, golf tournament and a street and river parade following the Dyeing O’ the River Green. There is also a solemn ceremony at the Alamo to honor fallen heroes. harpandshamrock.org DEC. 27 HOUSTON STREET FAIR & MARKET This fair features rides, face-painting, storytelling, hand-made arts and crafts by local artists, drinks, foods and more. houstonstreetfairandmarket.com JAN. 31 ASIAN FESTIVAL AT UTSA’S INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES This event honors Asian cultures and traditions from the Middle East to the Pacific Rim. With a variety of delicious foods (Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Pakistani, Filipino and Polynesian, just to name a few!) and an array of performances, including martial arts and dance demonstrations. TexanCultures.com DEC. 29 VALERO ALAMO BOWL Major college football comes to the Alamodome in San Antonio, featuring teams from the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences. valeroalamobowl.com MARCH 6 DAWN AT THE ALAMO The legendary Battle of the Alamo took place on this day in 1836. This free event is a pre-dawn commemorative ceremony honoring the fallen on both sides of the conflict. thealamo.org FEBRUARY 2009 FEB. 5-22 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO Held at the AT&T Center, the Stock Show & Rodeo features great entertainment with star-studded country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin artists during rodeo performances. There’s also plenty of fun for the entire family including shopping and livestock centers. sarodeo.com DEC. 31 CELEBRATE SAN ANTONIO Ring in the New Year, San Antonio-style! Enjoy this spectacular display of fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and much more. saparksfoundation.org MARCH 14 LUMINARIA—ARTS NIGHT IN SAN ANTONIO This is a celebration of San Antonio’s premier artists and art organizations, highlighting the city’s diverse cultures. Visual, performing, multi-media, theatrical and other artistic forms engage audiences throughout San Antonio. luminariasa.com 72 VISITSANANTONIO COM O. http://seaworld.com http://usarmyallamericanbowl.com http://thesanantonioriverwalk.com http://sixflags.com http://mariachimusic.com http://thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events http://sanantoniowatercolorgroup.org http://samuseum.org http://sanantonio.gov/mlk http://harpandshamrock.org http://houstonstreetfairandmarket.com http://TexanCultures.com http://thealamo.org http://valeroalamobowl.com http://saparksfoundation.org http://sarodeo.com http://luminariasa.com http://visitsanantonio.com
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