Fiesta® Mission Statement
The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission is the nonprofit organization behind San Antonio’s most colorful celebration. Since 1891, Fiesta® has honored the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto while showcasing the city’s vibrant culture, art, music, and traditions. The Commission works year-round with more than 100 member organizations to plan, promote, and preserve this historic event for residents and visitors alike.
The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer, self-supporting organization that plans, promotes, coordinates, and preserves Fiesta San Antonio through support of its Participating Member Organizations in presenting a safe, educational, annual celebration of the diverse heritage, culture and spirit of San Antonio for its residents and visitors.
What is Fiesta® San Antonio?
Fiesta® San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That historic commemoration still takes place, but for more than a century, Fiesta® has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures and today is one of this nation’s premier festivals with an economic impact of more than $340 million. Each year, more than 100 San Antonio Area Non-Profit, Fiesta Member Organizations coordinate more than 100 Official Fiesta® Events to raise funds to provide services to San Antonio citizens throughout the year.
The Fiesta San Antonio Commission’s purpose is to help each of its Member Organizations be as successful as they can be.
The Fiesta San Antonio Commission proudly supports Fiesta Member Organizations that support:
- Higher Education Scholarships and Programs
- Diverse Cultures
- Historical Significance / The Alamo
- Arts / Nature
- Military Programs
- Children’s Events / Programs
- Pets / Animal Welfare
- Inclusive Events / LGBTQ
- Sports / Health and Wellness
- Special Needs Community
- Older Adult Community
- Local Community Building
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Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Address, Telephone Number, Email, and Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – Noon
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
March and April, Mon. – Fri.: 8 am – 6 pm
Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Staff
Steve Rosenauer, Executive Director – 210-227-5191, ext. 104
Olivia Garza, Office Manager – 210-227-5191, ext. 101
Suzi Otis-Garrett, Director of Marketing and Sponsorships – 210-227-5191, ext. 108
Bret Peters, Director of Finance & Operations – 210-227-5191, ext. 120
Linda Skop, Volunteer Coordinator – 210-269-0407
Gabby Larios, Membership & Communications Manager – 210-227-5191, ext.106
Riana Tovar, Membership & Communications Assistant – 210-227-5191, ext. 150
