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Celebrate the 2023 Mardi Gras Festival & River Parade in San Antonio, TX
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Get the fiesta started early with a city-wide celebration. | Courtesy of The San Antonio River Walk
Get ready for beads and bling. San Antonio is gearing up for a Mardi Gras celebration like no other.

If there’s one thing San Antonians know to do, it’s how to fiesta. We want to make sure you’re not missing out on any big events coming up this weekend.

While Tuesday, Feb. 21 is the official day Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) celebrations will begin, you can expect celebrations all weekend long in the 210.

The biggest of them all is the annual Bud Light Mardi Gras Festival & River Parade. Huge crowds are expected to gather around the river to watch live entertainment, including costumed performers and musicians.

This year, you’ll have two chances to view the parade on Saturday, Feb. 18 — 2-3 p.m. at Museum Reach or 5-6 p.m. at the downtown portion of the River Walk.

New to the festival this year is a “Walk Royalty Coronation” happening on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. Watch the crowning of a brand new River Walk Royalty Court at the Arneson River Theatre.

Want to party like a true local? Head Elsewhere. No, literally. Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen is inviting the community to join in on the fun with a live DJ, White Claw giveaways, and fire + aerial dancers. According to a post, the Instagram-worthy spot will also feature a drag show by Daniella Delabarrio from 6-8 p.m.


While entry to Elsewhere is free, you can make sure you get the best view by reserving swings for two people for $75 or tables for up to 10 for $150. Call Elsewhere to reserved you spot at (210) 446-9303.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15
Thursday, Feb. 16
  • Thursday Yoga | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your favorite mat and join instructor Stephanie Jane for yoga in the garden.
  • The Simon & Garfunkel Story | Thursday, Feb. 16-Saturday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $39.50-$69.50 | The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
  • Ari Lennox - Age/Sex/Location Tour 2023 | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $35-$75 | Ari is the first female artist to be signed to J. Cole’s record label.
Friday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 18
  • Mardi Gras Drag Brunch | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 12-2:30 p.m. | Paramour at the Phipps, 102 9th St., San Antonio | $17.60 | Bring your besties for brunch and a drag show hosted by Kristi Waters.
Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Open House at Ivy Hall Events | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Ivy Hall Events, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Check out wedding industry vendors + get some ideas for your big day.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Civic
Development
  • Potluck Hospitality CEO Elizabeth Fauerso announced the much-anticipated Pearl Stable music hall will open to the public in December. Additionally, the initial plans for an outdoor biergarten have been scrapped in favor of more public green space. 🎸 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Biz
  • Centro San Antonio and partners will host an Application Day for local businesses seeking COVID-19 and construction recovery grants. Those interested can head to Launch SA (inside Central Library) today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. 💼
Job
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is hiring 2,000+ people for its 2023 season. The jobs include lifeguards, security guards, housekeepers, food and beverage associates + more. Apply online. 🌊 (KSAT-12)
Legacy
  • San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño, known for the iconic “La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe” mosaic on the Westside, died earlier this week. Another notable mural by Treviño is the “Spirit of Healing” on the wall of Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. 🖼️ (MySA)
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  • 1.1% — the average San Antonio rent increase in January. This increase brings the median rent to $1,431. Learn more about the cost of living in the Alamo City. (Redfin)
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First look at new SAT terminal unveiling 🔜

Renderings for new SAT terminal to be unveiled this week
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Howdy — a new terminal is plans to take SAT to new heights. | Photo by SATXtoday team
The design renderings and 3D model of a new terminal planned for San Antonio International Airport will be revealed on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at City Council’s “B Session” meeting.

In case you missed it, SAT is currently undergoing a multi-year terminal expansion that will add a new 17-gate terminal, five new gates at existing terminals, a parking garage, and a ground transportation center.

The Terminal Development Program is on schedule with a completion date set for mid-2028.

Want to be among the first to preview it? Head to City Hall. All City Council “A Session” and “B Session” meetings are open to the public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. You can also tune into the live broadcast via the government channel online at 2 p.m.

Can’t tune in? Follow us on Instagram as we try to bring you a live look on socials.
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Today’s issue was written by Iván.


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