Celebrate SATX Historic Sites

The World Heritage Festival in San Antonio returns in September

Celebrate our city’s historic sites this weekend. | Photo by SATXtoday team

This weekend, the community will come together to celebrate San Antonio as one of the World Heritage Cities.

The Organization of World Heritage Cities was founded on September 8 (also known as “Solidarity Day”). In honor of the special day, World Heritage cities across the globe celebrate their historic sites + culture with numerous events across their communities.

🥇 Why is San Antonio a World Heritage city?
SATX achieved this recognition in 2015 because of the five Spanish colonial missions – San José, San Juan, Concepción, Espada, and the world-renowned Alamo. The Missions now represent the only World Heritage site in Texas and one of just 24 in the US.

This year, the Alamo City will host a variety of events beginning tomorrow and running through Sun., Sept. 11. The celebration provides residents + visitors the opportunity to celebrate our city’s unique heritage while also supporting projects that preserve, maintain, and connect the community with these beautiful historic sites.

🎉 Here’s what you can expect:

Music and Movie Under the Stars | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Connect with our military historians + veterans to learn about our city’s rich military history featuring live music performances, short films hosted by Blue Star Contemporary, food trucks, and a screening of the Marvel film, “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
Tour de Las Misiones | Sat., Sept. 10 | 7 a.m. | 6030 Padre Dr. | $25+ | The events will include a leisurely ride ranging from 7-22 miles with stops at each mission + the option for an enjoyable 5/10K walk and run through the scenic Mission River Reach.
Junior Ranger Day | Sat., Sept. 10 | 10 a.m. | Mission Espada Trails | Free | Become a San Antonio Missions World Heritage Junior Ranger and explore fun activities such as spinning, weaving, and storytelling.
El Camino de San Antonio | Sun., Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. | Mission Espada | Free | Join Archbishop Gustavo Garcia–Siller to celebrate the “Season of Creation” with a Mariachi Mass followed by walk-in support of God’s creation on the river trail to Mission San Juan.

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Today

Ford Parade of Lights | Fri., Sept. 9-Sat., Sept. 10 | 8-10 p.m. | San Antonio River Walk | Free | Watch 10 beautiful 26-ft-long boats filled with large illuminated lanterns floating throughout the downtown section of the River Walk. ✨
Pitbull: Can’t Stop Us Now | Fri., Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | AT&T Center | $20+ | Grammy award-winning superstar Mr. Worldwide will bring his “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour featuring Iggy Azalea. 🎶

Saturday

Selena Maria Sings | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Oct. 2 | Times vary | Magik Theatre | $17+ | While her Selena superfan mother hopes she takes after the pop star, Selena Maria is working to find her own beat. 🎤
Southside Scarefest | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | PicaPica Plaza | Free | This spooky Southside takeover will feature 75+ independent artists and vendors all focused on horror. 👻
The San Antonio Pancakes and Booze Art Show | Sat., Sept. 10 | Blue Star | $15+ | Experience this pop-up underground art show featuring free pancakes + some of the nation’s leading emerging artists. 🥞
Gruene 5K/10K Run | Sat., Sept. 10 | Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels | 8 a.m. | $35+ | Participate in a 5K or 10K, and afterward enjoy Texas music, breakfast tacos, and ice cold beer from Guadalupe Brewing Company. 👟*

Sunday

Pages & Pints | Sun., Sept. 11 | 1 p.m. | Dos Sirenos Brewing, 231 E. Cevallos St. | Free | Head on over to Southtown to discuss “When Women Were Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill. 🍻
9/11 Memorial Climb | Sun., Sept. 11 | 6-11 a.m. | Tower of the Americas | Free | Watch local EMS climb 110 floors of The Towers Of The Americas to pay tribute to New York City’s first responders. 🕯️

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Ranked

Reese Bros Barbecue, located at 906 Hoefgen Ave., made Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants list. The rankings are divided by region, and this Eastside spot was the only SATX restaurant to be recognized. 🍖

Coming Soon

Nationally-recognized pastry shop Bakery Lorraine announced that it’ll open a new location in Boerne. The new spot will feature the bakery’s full menu including its signature macarons, pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The opening date is set for sometime in October. 🧁

Edu

St. Philip’s College will have a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new 62,000-sqft Welding & Auto Collision Center on Thurs., Sept. 15. Students will be able to take advantage of its advanced instructional welding + auto body labs, 120 welding stations, 32 auto body welding stations, and two double bay automotive prep stations. 🛠️

Seasonal

San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Lightscape will return for a second year and recently announced a special VIP Night. Visitors can expect complimentary beverages + food along with brand-new installations along the trail. ✨

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This is not a goodbye, but a see ya later ❤️

SATXtoday City Editor Top Article Picks in San Antonio, TX

I couldn’t have asked for a better Co-Editor. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Today is the last newsletter that I write for SATXtoday, and it’s definitely bittersweet. But don’t worry, I’m not going far as I will take on a new role as Social Media Manager for Visit San Antonio.

So, before I officially sign off, here are seven of my favorite stories I had the chance to cover + write.

Places to get tamales in SATX
Goats “mow” Brackenridge Park
Fiesta survival tips
Meet Rosie the bicycle
A look at the San Antonio River Authority’s annual draining efforts
SAAACAM preserves the cultural heritage of African Americans in SATX
Five things you didn’t know about Military City, USA

I had an incredible experience working for 6AM City + exploring and sharing SATX to our readers. I can’t wait to see who they hire next to celebrate the Alamo City.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rossi.

Editor’s pick: One more final goodbye. Yesterday, I met with my lovely SATXtoday team for a late lunch at La Fonda on Main. It was delicious and such a great way to end my time here. I’m definitely going to miss this team (and you) so much. 💕

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