There are many Fiesta traditions, from swapping medals to staking a claim on a spot to see the Battle of Flowers Parade, but using the Rain Rock to keep a Night in Old San Antonio dry might be the most eyebrow-raising to people who don’t know the reason why.

While there’s much excitement about Fiesta, some say the downtown road closures are making getting to the parties a little more of a challenge.

It’s the Monday before A Night in Old San Antonio opens, and that means it’s time to raise the “Rain Rock.”

Fiesta is one of the most exciting and fun times of the year in San Antonio. However, figuring out the best, easiest and cheapest way to get to the events can prove to be somewhat of a headache.

If you’re ready for Fiesta’s biggest events, you may want to know about some new venue and time changes for 2024.

With ongoing construction creating a vehicular maze in the area, the 11-day party may cause some traffic hot spots as drivers navigate road closures, pedestrians and detours.

VIA Metropolitan Transit will have its Park & Ride service available for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events in San Antonio, and riders can receive a free Fiesta medal.

NIOSA, or Night In Old San Antonio, runs from Tuesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26.

The popular four-night festival NIOSA will unveil its medal for the 2024 Fiesta season on Tuesday.

See who was at A Night In Old San Antonio 2023!

One of Fiesta’s most beloved events is back! “A Night in Old San Antonio” or NIOSA.

As Fiesta 2023 is off to a chilly and wet start, NIOSA is continuing its tradition of hanging the “Rain Rock” to prevent further disruptions from bad weather.

NIOSA officials are encouraging Fiesta-goers to use the VIA Park and Ride or other rideshare options.

Fiesta brings tens of thousands of people together in downtown San Antonio every year and that means parking might get a bit tricky. Here's how to navigate Fiesta parking for 2023!

A sneak peek at NIOSA, Peeps challenge, new paleta flavors, DIY Fiesta hats & craft cocktails!

This year NIOSA will celebrate its 75th anniversary and there are a few changes coming — there are no more wristbands and paper tickets are back!

A sneak peek at NIOSA, new paleta flavors, DIY Fiesta hats & craft cocktails!

Fiesta fan-favorite NIOSA, short for Night in Old San Antonio, is returning for its 75th year this April but officials unveiled the medal Thursday ahead of the event.

La Villita may be going through some changes, but NIOSA will be back at the historic venue for Fiesta 2022.

NIOSA organizers on Monday will continue the tradition of “Hanging of the Rain Rock” to ward off bad weather ahead of the four-day festival.

It may be chilly and damp outside, but San Antonians are already getting into the Fiesta mood.

The Alamo City's biggest party is underway and TxDOT encourages party goers to think twice before drinking and driving.

The intense summer heat didn’t stop San Antonians from participating in a fan favorite Fiesta event, NIOSA!

Today on the show, Wild Wednesday with a nonprofit zoo, Fiesta food, hair, fun and a NIOSA preview!

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed vaccine spots located at NIOSA and how the city is excelling in vaccination rates in today’s KSAT Q&A.

View the list of events for San Antonio's Fiesta on June 23.

View the list of events for San Antonio's Fiesta on June 25.

The KSAT Explains team dives into why we celebrate Fiesta with royalty and medals.

SAN ANTONIO – This year will deliver a pumpkin-spiced, scaled-back version of NIOSA in November. The Conservation Society of San Antonio announced it will hold a “Fall Heritage Festival” in La Villita that will have “comparisons” to NIOSA — just with a 1,000-attendance limit and admission of $125 per person. While the fall festival will be larger this year, Zaiontz said it “is nothing new for The Society.” This will be COSA’s 10th fall festival, she said. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the San Antonio Food Bank. Fiesta San Antonio was canceled entirely due to the coronavirus pandemic in July.

SAN ANTONIO – Today would have been the start of NIOSA, so Mike and Fiona make and hang their own rain rocks in honor of the event. While they are coming to you from the KSAT Garden all week, it’s best to have some good luck when it comes to the weather. See the video above to see their personalized rain rocks.

SA Live hangs our own rain rocks | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: April 21, 2020, 3:02 pmToday would have been the start of NIOSA, so Mike and Fiona make and hang their own rain rocks in honor of the event. While they are coming to you from the KSAT Garden all week, it's best to have some good luck when it comes to the weather...