City Of San Antonio: Enjoy Fun Events This February At Travis Park, Market Square, And La Villita!

San Antonio TX

06 February, 2022

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Press release from the City of San Antonio: Friday, February 4, 2022 CONTACT: Kelly Kapaun Saunders, (210) 207-8031 Email: [email protected] SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 4, 2022) – The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit Travis Park, Market Square, and La Villita this month for a wide variety of events. Downtown Events Western Heritage Parade & Weekend Saturday, Feb. 5, FREE Join us for this free event as we step back in time to celebrate our historic Texas roots and the kick-off of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The parade route runs through the streets of downtown San Antonio and features participants who represent the heritage of our Lone Star State and the Old West. Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Sam Houston Caisson, Texas Heritage Riders and of course, a herd of Texas Longhorns are just some of the snapshots that celebrate the legacy of our great State. Before the parade, you can enjoy the Stampede 5K, and don't forget the Vaquero Cook-Off at Historic Market Square! For more information and a parade route map, please click here. Market Square Events (514 W. Commerce Street) Western Heritage Vaquero Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., FREE The 3rd Annual Vaquero Cook-Off, sponsored by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, features food vendors, working artists, and a live entertainment stage. Enjoy delicious culinary offerings such as Spanish rice, charro beans, and menudo as cook-off teams compete for the honor of grand champion! For more information, please click here. Blessing of the Animals Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE Historic Market Square will host a fun-filled day with food vendors, artisans, and live music. As part of the Blessing of the Animals celebration, a non-denominational blessing of the animals will be held on the outside stage on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Following the blessing, guests may enjoy balloon animals, kids' activities, and an animal meet-and-greet. For more information, please visit the Market Square website. Market Square Rodeo Round Up Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., FREE Stop by Market Square to continue your Rodeo celebration with live bands, working artists, pop up vendors and a petting zoo! For more information, please visit the Market Square website. La Villita Events (418 Villita Street) Mardi Gras River Parade and Festival Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26, Festival: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., River Parade (Saturday): 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., FREE A procession of decorated river floats will transform the River Walk into a floating Mardi Gras celebration. Krewes of costumed revelers and live entertainment celebrate San Antonio style. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and food trucks. The public is encouraged to come dressed in masks, costumes, and beads. Free admission. For more information and a full event schedule, click here. Travis Park Events (301 E. Travis St.) Coffee Festival Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., entrance is free, tasting flights $12 The 9th Annual San Antonio Coffee Festival returns; now at Travis Park! Taste amazing, fresh, locally roasted coffee from all over the world, and meet local coffee artisans from 25+ different coffee roasteries who will roast and artfully brew 80+ coffees. For more information, please click here. Visitor Parking A full list of City-owned garages, lots and meters can be found here. This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author's own.