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April

Hemisfoto Contest

March 10-April 28
Submit your photo/s and a brief story of your image for a chance to win cash prizes in our “Hemisfoto” contest!

Live Centro - Explore living in the center city

April 10, 2012 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cevallos 29SMCurious about the urban lifestyle? Thinking about downsizing? Looking to move closer to work? Think Centro! Downtown Tuesday is a great opportunity to explore the center city. You can park for FREE*, eat at some of the best restaurants, shop til you drop and NOW you can also tour one of the great urban residential spaces that many are calling home.

Ruth's Chris Anniversary Special

April 15-22, 2012
In celebration of the 47th Anniversary of Ruth's Chris Steak House we will be offering ONLINE ONLY (www.ruthschrisSA.com) $77 Gift Cards for $47. Some restrictions apply. Must reside in and around the San Antonio area to be eligible for purchase--conveniently redeemable at both San Antonio Ruth's Chris Steak House locations.

Urban Renaissance Luncheon - The Strategic Framework Plan for the Center City

April 16, 2012
UrbanRen BUG 476Brown VectorIn April 2011, the City of San Antonio and Centro Partnership commissioned HR&A to produce the Strategic Framework Plan for the Center City. The team conducted planning through research and analysis, community meetings, stakeholder consultations, and close collaboration with Centro's board and City officials. Jamie Torres Springer, partner with HR&A, will present the final report and the recommendations to support growth of the Center City in order to meet the goals set forth by the community in SA2020.

Got Medal? New Fiesta Medals Raise Awareness for River Foundation Mission

April 17, 2012 5:30pm
What could be better than combining the San Antonio River, Fiesta, cocktails and a local non-profit all into one evening?

On Tuesday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m., Bohanan’s Restaurant & Bar, the San Antonio River Foundation and Rio San Antonio Cruises will join forces for a celebration at Bohanan’s Restaurant & Bar in which all three businesses will unveil their 2012 Fiesta medals and celebrate the river, with cocktail proceeds benefiting the San Antonio River Foundation. The community is invited to this medal unveiling.

FIESTA SAN ANTONIO 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Fiesta San Antonio is an 11-day celebration of the spirit of San Antonio with parades, festivals, art shows, musical performances, games, parties, sports tournaments, and kid-friendly events. What started as a one-day parade in 1891 to commemorate the history of Texas has evolved to over 100 events.
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Military River Parade, "Here's to Our Heroes"

April 19, 2012 3pm-4:30pm
The Paseo del Rio Association will host a Military River Parade on Armed Forces Day, May 19, 2012 to salute our military. The parade will begin at 3 pm in the Arneson River Theater and wind through the River Walk, complete with 25 professionally decorated floats. All branches of the military will be represented, as well as many military support organizations. Reserved seats may be purchased for $10 and $15 for certain sections of the River Walk. Other areas will be free and open to the public. For ticket information visit www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com or call 227-4262.

Ford Children's Festival - Rivercenter Mall Lagoon

April 21, 2012
14th Annual Children’s Festival, the only official Fiesta Children’s event held on the River Walk during Fiesta. This Festival will offer live family entertainment, face painting, sand art, games, and more!
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Murder in Old San Antonio - Murder Mystery Dinner

April 21, 2012 6:30pm-9:30pm
On a night set in historic, downtown San Antonio, the smell of greed, betrayal and murder overtake the beauty and pageantry put on annually by the Siesta Commission.

Ford Mariachi Festival - San Antonio River Walk

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Friday, April 27, 2012
This years’ Festival will bring the best emerging talent from middle school, high school and college mariachi bands to the River Walk . The festival provides student musicians an opportunity to gain experience entertaining before large crowds and provides a festive atmosphere for FIESTA Revelers.
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Downtown Resident's Association 8th Annual Fiesta Luncheon

April 25, 2012 12pm-3pm
Overlooking the River at Barriba Cantina, 111 W. Crocket St.

74th Battle of Flowers® Band Festival celebrates “Battle of Flowers…Where Fiesta Began!

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Student musicians present an entertaining musical evening. The celebration begins with a spectacular Herald Trumpet Fanfare, followed by parades of marching bands with colorful flags, and special presentations by select bands. In a spectacular grand finale, all 3,000 students will perform a medley of songs against a backdrop of fireworks!
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Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show - River Walk extension

Friday, April 27, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Paseo del Rio Association’s Fiesta Week Arts & Crafts Show.
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The Battle of Flowers Parade

Friday, April 27, 2012
Spectacular, flower-covered floats feature local civic and military groups, businesses, local high schools and Fiesta royalty. Giant helium balloons, beautifully-decorated, horse-drawn carriages and antique cars, along with uniformed cavalcades thrill spectators. Interspersed throughout the Parade are military, college, and high school bands.
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2012-2017 Bond Program Election

Early Voting Starts April 30! Election Day is May 12!
On May 12th, 2012 San Antonio voters will have the opportunity to vote on $596 million in capital improvements — better streets, safer sidewalks, reduced flooding and new and improved parks, libraries, fire stations and museums — all over the city. This is an opportunity to invest in San Antonio's future, but only if voters step up and vote yes on the City of San Antonio 2012-2017 Bond Program.