SAN ANTONIO – The King William Fair returned to the historic district for Fiesta 2024 on Saturday, April 27.
The fair started with a parade at 9 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m. with live music, food, vendors, a kids area and more in the residential streets of the King William district, south of downtown San Antonio. This year’s theme is “Love is in Bloom.”
KSAT had live coverage of the fair and parade from 9-10:30 a.m. You can watch KSAT’s coverage in the video player at the top of this article.
The parade route is 1.5 miles long and lasts approximately 90 minutes, according to the King William Fair organization.
If you plan to attend the event, admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children 11 and younger can get in for free.
There will be food and drink booths across 15 residential blocks. The Kids Kingdom area features a variety of creative activities, rides, and entertainment specifically for children and families.
For 2024, the fair is switching back to paper tickets for food and beverage purchases after a system glitch with BlastPass in 2023.
Approximately 35,000 visitors attend the King William Fair every year. The King William Fair is the primary fundraising event for the King William Association, an organization that works to preserve and protect the oldest residential historic district in Texas and promote the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio, the organization’s website states.
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Of course, there are plenty of festivities to choose from. KSAT already has a list of the major Fiesta parades and when they will take place, including the events that will be televised on KSAT 12 and livestreamed online and on the free KSAT app.
Also, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Fiesta, including parade routes, day-of events and food by the numbers.
Check out the weather forecast from the KSAT meteorologists before you head out to Fiesta events so you can dress accordingly. Make sure to post your images and videos on KSAT Connect!
Watch Fiesta coverage live on KSAT
KSAT will offer live coverage for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events.
Here’s when you can watch them on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com:
- Thursday, April 18: Fiesta Fiesta at Alamodome, 8-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Friday, April 19: Fiesta Oyster Bake at St Mary’s University, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Monday, April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Texas Cavaliers Military Pre-Party. Watch parade coverage from 7-9 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade Afterparty from 9-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Thursday, April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival at Alamo Stadium, 7-10 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Friday, April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade, coverage starts at 10 a.m. with a pre-parade special. Watch parade coverage from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: King William Fair and Parade, 9-10:30 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Pooch Parade at Heights Pool in Alamo Heights, 9-10 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Battle of Flowers Band Festival (rebroadcast), 2-5 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Texas Eats Fiesta Special, 6-7 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
- Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade, coverage starts with a pre-party from 7-8 p.m. Watch parade coverage from 8-11 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
Get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free here.
This is just a partial list. As Fiesta gets closer, we will update our plans which may include covering even more events live.
Stay tuned!
Here are links to the complete list of day-of events for Fiesta 2024:
Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page. You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters.
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