Fiesta Especial® Inclusion 5K & Parade
2022-04-02 07:00 - 13:00 UTC | City of Windcrest City Hall, 8601 Midcrown
This competitive 5K & 1 Mile Dash is inclusive of not only walkers and runner, but those who utilize wheelchairs, hand-cycles, trikes, strollers, guides and other adaptive aids to compete. Pets welcome.

OLLU 5K Confetti Walk & Run
2022-04-02 07:30 - 10:30 | Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th Street, San Antonio
• OLLU’s annual Confetti 5K Run/Walk will wind participants through the University’s historic campus before taking on the trails of the newly renovated Lake Elmendorf Park.
• The family-friendly event will include a free Kids Fun-Run in addition to other activities following the race.
• Participants will receive a T-shirt, customized bib, and a custom finisher medal.
• All proceeds from the event will benefit The Lake Fund, which funds scholarships for OLLU students as well as other campus needs
Admission: $45 – Race Day and Virtual Free Kids Registration (12 years and younger)

El Rey Fido Coronation
2022-04-02 10:00 | Hops & Hounds, 1123 Ave. B, San Antonio, TX, 78247
El Rey Fido began in 2002 as a feel-good spin on the already long-established Fiesta Royalty title of a similar name: Rey Feo.
The El Rey Fido and the Royal Court get to be dressed in true royal attire (velvet, sequins, and all), and with titles such as Prince/Princess of the Food Bowl, Duke/Duchess of the Chew Toy, Duke/Duchess of the Fire Hyrdant, and Knight/Maiden of the Royal Court.

San Jacinto Victory Celebration
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Alamo Plaza, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio
A celebration of Texan independence 186 years after the Battle of San Jacinto. Pet-friendly.

Emma's 6th Birthday Party!
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11 St Lukes Ln, Alamo Heights, TX, 78209, us
**Please read driving directions. Meetup Location: Olmos Basin Park entrance at intersection of Argo Ave, Jones-Maltsberger and Devine Rd.**
Join us for a walk and potluck as we celebrate this pampered-poodle-pooch in celebrating her 6th birthday party. This is a small park, so locating us should be easy.
We’ll start with a walk, then have brunch, followed by another walk if anyone is interested.
*****Driving Directions*****
**Park entrance: intersection of Argo Ave, Jones-Maltsberger and Devine Rd. If you Google Olmos Basin Park, you’ll be taken to the wrong entrance.**
Coming from Jones -Maltsberger: you’ll pass St. Lukes on your left, a baseball field, at 4-way intersection you should see a driveway on your right, turn right
Coming from Devine Rd: you’ll pass some soccer fields, then a baseball field on right, at a 4-way intersection, and you should see a driveway on left.
List (Post what you plan to bring, and I’ll update list):
Tacos: Cande
Donuts: Kathi
Chips, dips: Letee
Dog snacks and gluten-free stuff: Sondra
Drinks:
Plastic forks, cups: Priscilla
Cookies, pan dulce: Tabitha

New Braunfels PetFest
2022-04-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Club, 111 Landa St., New Braunfels
PETS, BRING YOUR HUMANS!!!
We bring pets and pet owners together for a community pet fair celebrating all of man’s best friends!
This family-friendly event will feature demonstrations, contests, tutorials, adoptable pets, low-cost microchipping and so much more!

Fiesta de los Niños
2022-04-02 10:00 - 18:00 | San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology, 102 Mabry Dr
Fiesta de los Niños, or Children’s Fiesta, is a day to celebrate the joys of childhood! The event will kick off with a Fiesta parade, technological exhibits from SAMSAT, and robots and STEM-related activities for kids and adults alike.

Viva Fiesta Familia at Bar-B-Cutie
2022-04-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Bar-B-Cutie, 5603 Presidio Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 78249, United States
Happy fiesta! Come celebrate the holiday and the expansion of Bar-B-Cutie’s outdoor patio with some delicious barbecue! There will be lots of fun features like a live musical artist, plenty of fiesta and local vendors, a puppy parade and more activities! It’s a perfect opportunity for both dog-lovers and families so we welcome you to bring your pup and family to enjoy the festivities!

Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival
2022-04-02 12:00 - 23:00 | Hemisfair
Chaparral celebrates south and central Texas heritage including food, music, vendor market, and more.
The event features live music from established and up and coming Texas music artists.
Pet friendly event. No outside food or beverages allowed.

Chanclas y Cervesas
2022-04-02 17:00 - 22:00 | The Greenline SA, 2532 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio, TX, 78235, United States
Chanclas y Cervezas is back! Join us for an evening full of food, laughter, games, music and your favorite cervezas at The Greenline.
Put your chancla throwing skills to the test with games and activities that honor the ever-versatile chancla. And don’t worry, your favorite cervezas are on deck as we jam out to live music.
Pet friendly.

Come Join the Hounds and Harmonize with Nature at Hardberger Park-Blanco Rd Side
Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX, 78231, us
This park is one of the more beautiful parks in San Antonio. Please join us as we mostly walk on the Water Loop Trail. This event will probably become an on-going event on Sunday at this time.
Event Summary
Location: The park is located very close to the intersection of Wurzbach Parkway and Blanco Road in North-Central San Antonio. The dog park is at the southern end of the park. We will meet at the southern end of the dog park.
Activities: Walk and Dog Park
Distance of Walk: 2.0
Temperature: Low 60s
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Traffic: Low to Moderate
Leash Rules: Please use a six foot or shorter leash
Feel free to come early and take the dogs to the Dog Park before the walk. Oliver and I will be at the Dog Park around 9:30 to start the walk! We look forward to seeing you! My phone number is (972) 439-2052 if you need to contact me.

Texas Cavaliers River Parade
2022-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio
The Texas Cavaliers consist of over 500 business, civic and community leaders who promote and preserve the bravery and independence for which the heroes of the Alamo died.

Every year, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade features more than 45 decorated floats decorating the San Antonio River as hundreds of children enjoy the sights and sounds of this historic event. Proceeds of the parade benefit the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation and its mission.

Ford Mariachi Festival
2022-04-05 18:00 - 20:30 | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio
The Mariachi Festival features student Mariachis from High Schools and local college Mariachi Programs. Folklorico Dancers are included on the river floats.
Free and pet-friendly.

Scenic Walk at Dan Markson Park on Thursday Night - Babcock and Hausman
Dan Markson Maverick Creek Trailhead, 13903 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78249, us
This is an ideal walk for those living in the UTSA area, and northwest San Antonio in general.
We will begin at this park and walk in the Huestra Creek/Maverick Creek/ Leon Creek area for about 2 miles.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Distance: 2 miles
Time: About 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Six foot or under leash is required

Battle of Flowers Parade
2022-04-08 09:30 - 14:30 | Downtown San Antonio
• The Battle of Flowers® Parade honors the heroic spirit of the patriots of the Alamo, commemorates the victories of San Jacinto and Goliad and celebrates the diversity and heritage of Texas and our nation.
• As the second largest day parade in the United States, the Battle of Flowers® Parade supports the educational, artistic, social and philanthropic achievements of our community’s youth.
• The Battle of Flowers® parade holds the distinction of being the first celebration held in Alamo Plaza and is considered the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio.
• The parade has entertained our city every year since 1891, except during World Wars I and II as well as the Pandemic of 2020 and 2021.
• This parade is the oldest parade in the nation produced entirely by volunteer women and affords non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds with over 45,000 parade seats sold by charities along the parade route each year.
• The 2022 Parade will honor the cultural history to which this event has contributed since its inception 131 years ago with fresh floral tributes and the theme “Viva Las Flores!”

Fiesta Artisan Show
2022-04-08 11:00 - 23:00 | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio
Stroll on the River Walk to browse over 45 Artisan booths. Items range from handmade jewelry, to paintings, clothing, soaps, ceramics, leather goods and whimsical gifts.
Free and pet-friendly.

Fiesta Pooch Parade 2022
Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
Grab your pooch and join us for the 23rd Annual Pooch Parade benefitting Therapy Animals of San Antonio.
Viva Fiesta!
Fiesta Pooch Parade Saturday April 9, 2022
Location: Alamo Hts Swimming Pool
250 Viesca Street, San Antonio, TX, 78209
Celebrate 2022 Fiesta® with your pooch! Therapy Animals of San Antonio hosts this family fun, dog friendly event with the 23rd Annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade. The event is so much more than a festive 4K walk! Nearly 800 dogs parade through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights, cheered on by neighbors with treats and water stops. There is a short-cut route for pups who need to speed through easily! North Park Subaru, will lead the Pooch Parade float with pooch dignitary King Anbarkio along for the ride. Come early so you have time to enjoy the Canine Costume Contest, take photos in our “Selfie Booth”, watch retriever agility demonstrations, try the interactive training course, and visit the many vendors offering various animal-related goodies.
Here’s the schedule:
7:45 am – Registration & Activities
8:15 am – Costume Contest (FREE with parade registration)
9:15 am – Parade Begins
Where else can you and your pup have this much fun and support the healing that animals provide our community at the same time?
Link to sign up for costume contest or if you’d like to participate in the parade
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-fiesta-pooch-parade-tickets-250799135967?aff=efbeventtix
***Hershey and I will be watching this parade

22nd Annual Fiesta Pooch Parade
2022-04-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
Dog costume contest, parade, and market benefitting Therapy Animals of San Antonio.

Fiesta Pooch Parade 2022
Heights Pool, 250 Viesca St, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
*** PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE***
We might have some Nature Hounds created by then. More information later.
The route is paved, shaded, and stroller friendly. Come early to find parking and get some information from participating vendors. Bring plenty of water, poop bags, and keep leashes no longer than 6 feet. Like them on Facebook to get the latest information.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/therapyanimalsa
We’ll try to walk as a group, but don’t worry if we get split up. Enjoy the parade. We’ll have lunch with the pups afterwards at a dog-friendly restaurant. More to come on that.
Costume Contest Categories
Best in Show
Top Dog
Most Creative
Most Patriotic
Best Fiesta Flair
Best Matched Human and Animal
Schedule:
7:45 am – Registration & Activities
8:15 am – Costume Contest (FREE with parade registration)
9:15 am – Parade Begins
TICKETS
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-fiesta-pooch-parade-tickets-250799135967
Lunch: StreetFare SA (Food Trucks)
https://streetfaresa.com/
916 Austin Highway
San Antonio, TX
78218

Fiesta Pooch Parade
Phil Hardberger Park – WEST, 8400 N.W. Military Highway, San Antonio, TX, 78231, us
***FIESTA IS BACK!!!*** That means so is the Fiesta Pooch Parade.
Come and walk along with us as we participate in the annual Fiesta Pooch Parade. Winding through the streets of beautiful Alamo Heights, this is a 2.6-mile fun-filled event. (And don’t worry if the distance is too long. There is a place not far into the route that people can cross over and head back the other way.)
Sponsored by Therapy Animals of San Antonio, this is their major fund-raiser. They do a lot of work bringing pets into the life of someone who is ailing. Their visits include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers, rehabilitation centers, and children’s shelters.
You’ll see some of the cutest decorated Fiesta floats than in any of the other Fiesta parades. One of our very own members had the best float that I’ve seen in all of the Pooch Parades that I’ve been to. From decorated floats to dogs in costumes – everywhere is color.
Speaking of costumes, there is a pet costume contest prior to the parade. The costume contest is usually at 8:15 followed by the parade. Check back as we get closer to the actual event for up-to-date schedule information.
Please visit their website for registration information at [https://therapyanimalssa.org/pooch-parade/](https://therapyanimalssa.org/pooch-parade/). Be sure to register early to qualify for a free t-shirt! Tickets bought prior to March 25th are $25 for one person or $30 for a family up to six members. On March 26th tickets are $30 for one person or $35 for a family up to six members.
You can find us at the left tree in front of the registration area.
Come on down and join in the fun!
**(THERE WILL NOT BE A BARK IN THE PARK THIS MONTH.)**

King William Fair & Parade
2022-04-09 09:00 - 18:00 | King William Historic District, 122 Madison St., San Antonio
You never know what quirky sights you’ll see in this Parade as it travels a 2-mile route through the neighborhood. From live camels to floating mermaids to Miss Southtown and her cheeky court — anything goes! (Parade kicks off at 9AM)
During the fair, visitors can enjoy over 65 food and beverage vendors, as well as 200+ Art and Craft vendors.
Admission required. Pets welcome.

Fiesta Flambeau Parade
2022-04-09 19:00 - 22:30 | Downtown San Antonio
Leading the parade for its 74th year is the premier band, The University of Texas Longhorn Band, followed by spectacular themed floats, marching units, local, out of town and out of state bands, dance groups, equestrian units and many other attractions that create a memorable night of illuminated entertainment.

Come Join the Hounds and Harmonize with Nature at Hardberger Park-Blanco Rd Side
Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX, 78231, us
This park is one of the more beautiful parks in San Antonio. Please join us as we mostly walk on the Water Loop Trail. This event will probably become an on-going event on Sunday at this time.
Event Summary
Location: The park is located very close to the intersection of Wurzbach Parkway and Blanco Road in North-Central San Antonio. The dog park is at the southern end of the park. We will meet at the southern end of the dog park.
Activities: Walk and Dog Park
Distance of Walk: 2.0
Temperature: Low 70s
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Traffic: Low to Moderate
Leash Rules: Please use a six foot or shorter leash
Feel free to come early and take the dogs to the Dog Park before the walk. Oliver and I will be at the Dog Park around 9:30 to start the walk! We look forward to seeing you! My phone number is (972) 439-2052 if you need to contact me.

Brackenridge Park & Beyond
Lions Field Park, 2809 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78215, us
We’ll decide on a direction and route, when everyone arrives.
Join the Nature Hounds for this last-min, all-activity-level stroll around shady Brackenridge Park and perhaps the surrounding areas such as the Japanese Tea Gardens. It’s one of our favorites!
We’ll shoot for about a 2-3 mile walk around the park’s trails and adjacent areas. We can adjust the length depending on who attends and there are plenty of exit points for those who want a shorter walk. These are paved and gravel trails with a few water fountains and restrooms scattered around the area.
The starting point is at Lions Field Park on 2809 Broadway, right next to what used to be the historic “Kiddie Park,” across the street from Taco Cabana.
BRUNCH
Backyard on Broadway (opens 11am)
2411 Broadway Street
San Antonio, TX 78215
https://www.backyardonbroadway.com/
Hope to see you there!

Monthly Meetup
Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX, 78231, us
We will meet in the small dog park at Phil Hardberger Park off BLANCO RD, not Northwest Military.
There is a parking lot by the entrance of the small dog area on the side closes to the CVS.
Can’t wait to see you all and all the new members that have joined recently!

Doggie Dip Day
2022-04-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Landa Park Aquatic Complex, 350 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, us
One of the few times a year the pool belongs to the pups! Bring your water-loving pooch to play and cool off in the Springfed pool. This is a pre-purchased ticket event from 12pm-4pm. Each human guest must have a ticket, max of 2 doggos admitted per ticket. Don’t forget your pooches proof of current rabies vaccine for the day of the event! Owners are required to clean up after their pets. *This is a leash free event upon entry to the facility. Owners must remain with their pets at all times.

Doggie Dip Day
Landa Park Aquatic Complex, 350 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, us
One of the few times a year the pool belongs to the pups! Bring your water-loving pooch to play and cool off in the Springfed pool.
This is a pre-purchased ticket event from 12pm-4pm.
Each human guest must have a ticket, max of 2 doggos admitted per ticket.
Don’t forget your pooches proof of current rabies vaccine for the day of the event! Owners are required to clean up after their pets. *This is a leash free event upon entry to the facility. Owners must remain with their pets at all times.
Ages: All
Fee: Each person requires a ticket – $8, max 2 doggos admitted per ticket
Sunday, April 17th, 12-4pm
Landa Park Aquatic Complex

25th Annual Buda Wiener Dog Races
Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio St, Buda, TX, 78610, us
Two day event
April 23rd and 24th
You can already sign up for races now. They also have mixed breed races too!
You can also find the Pet Parade application on their site.
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http://budalions.com/
I will post more details as they come available.
