WATCH: Opening night of Fiesta Oyster Bake 2024

SAN ANTONIO – Fiesta Oyster Bake, “the heartbeat of Fiesta,” will return for the 108th time for Fiesta 2024.

The Oyster Bake will take place from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at St. Mary’s University, located at One Camino Santa Maria.

On opening night, KSAT livestreamed coverage from Oyster Bake. You can watch KSAT’s live coverage in the video player at the top of this article.

WATCH: Sights and sounds from opening night of Oyster Bake 2024

The music and food festival is a family-friendly event that attracts more than 70,000 patrons to raise money for St. Mary’s University student scholarships and university and alumni programs. Click here for the music lineup.

Also, the stars of the show — oysters — are sold baked, fried or raw. Over the two days of Oyster Bake, vendors sell about 100,000 oysters and 32,000 orders of chicken on a stick.

General admission starts at $25, and children 12 and younger can get in for free. Click here for more information on tickets.

>> Tickets for the 2024 KSAT Fiesta parties are on sale now 🌺

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 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.
• Tuesday, April 23: NIOSA, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On 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:

• Fiesta events for April 18: Fiesta Fiesta, Taste of the Northside, Taste of the Republic
• Fiesta events for April 19: Alamo Heights Night, Oyster Bake, WEBB Party
• Fiesta events for April 20: Taste of New Orleans, El Rey Fido Coronation, Fiesta Kings Cup Polo Party
• Fiesta events for April 21: Chili Queens Chili Cook-Off, Day In Old Mexico, Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta
• Fiesta events for April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Pilgrimage to the Alamo
• Fiesta events for April 23: NIOSA, Cornyation and Ford Mariachi Festival begin
• Fiesta events for April 24: Fiesta Gartenfest, Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo
• Fiesta events for April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, 10th Street River Festival
• Fiesta events for April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade, Fredstock Music Festival
• Fiesta events for April 27: Flambeau Parade, King William Fair
• Fiesta events for April 28: Festival De Cascarones, Day in Old Mexico, Festival De Animales

Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page. You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters.

Party with KSAT 🎉

We want our KSAT Insiders to join us for all the fun!

KSAT will have Fiesta parties at the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Tickets are on sale now!

Here’s what’s included with your purchase:

• Admission to the exclusive KSAT party.
• Access to on-site portable restrooms.
• Assigned grandstand seating to view the parade.
• 2 tacos and 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
• Access to the cash bar.
• A chance to mingle with neighbors and your favorite KSAT weather and news peeps.

You could also have the chance to be on TV during our live broadcast of the parades.

Click here to read more about buying a ticket, and watch the video below to see 2023′s big KSAT Insiders parties.

More Fiesta coverage on KSAT:

• San Antonio businesses, organizations release 2024 Fiesta medals
• 🌸 Fiesta Quiz: Test your Fiesta knowledge