Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio: 8 Events to Kick Off and Additional Experiences to Discover

Here’s a concise summary of the events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in San Antonio:

Hispanic Heritage Month Events in San Antonio

1. El Grito San Antonio 2026

   • Date: Sept. 12, Noon – 11 p.m.
   • Location: Historic Market Square
   • Details: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music, dance, food, and a civic ceremony at 8 p.m. More Info

2. 45th Annual Dieciséis de Septiembre Parade

   • Date: Sept. 12, 9 a.m.
   • Location: Guadalupe and Brazos streets
   • Details: A family-friendly parade celebrating the history of the Mexican American West Side. More Info

3. Mariachi Showcase at Pearl

   • Date: Sept. 13
   • Location: Pearl
   • Details: A celebration of mariachi music along with art and cultural programming. More Info

4. Nuestras Voces: Stories of Resilience

   • Date: Sept. 18-19
   • Location: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
   • Details: A performance showcasing the stories of Texas Mexican American pioneers. More Info

5. Diez y Seis de Septiembre Charreada

   • Date: Sept. 19, 3-6 p.m.
   • Location: Rancho del Charro
   • Details: A traditional Mexican equestrian event featuring charros. More Info

6. Teatro Farolita presents ‘The Circuit’

   • Date: Sept. 25, 29, 7 p.m.
   • Location: Carver Community Cultural Center
   • Details: A one-person reading of Francisco Jiménez’s book. More Info

7. Tejanos at the Alamo

   • Date: Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
   • Location: Alamo Plaza
   • Details: Highlighting Tejanos in Texas history. More Info

8. Fiesta Alegría

   • Date: Oct. 10, 5-11 p.m.
   • Location: 1314 Guadalupe St.
   • Details: A closing celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month with food, drinks, and entertainment. More Info

Ongoing Activities:

• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with the San Antonio Public Library: Ongoing events exploring Hispanic culture.
• Spanish-language River Cruises: Tours offering insights into San Antonio’s history.
• Mexican Cultural Institute: Ongoing exhibitions and programs.

For more details about each event, visit the linked pages.