Ford Mariachi Festival

Wednesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 1, 2025

This FREE event is an official event of Fiesta San Antonio. Enjoy an evening of mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools as they perform along the San Antonio River Walk.

The tradition began in 1972 and is still going strong! Boats carrying performers stop periodically along the downtown portion of the River Walk. Each group wears the traditional Mariachi and Folklorico costumes. This year, each stage will feature a mariachi group and a folklórico dance group performing together, accompanied by live mariachi music, for a truly immersive cultural experience.

Barge Performances:

Each night features three rotations with a new set of performers:

6:00-7:00 PM
7:15-8:15 PM
8:30-9:30 PM

Stage Entertainment Locations

Rivercenter Lagoon Stage
New Chamber of Commerce Stage (near the large butterfly mural on the concrete slab in front of the Chamber of Commerce building on the River Walk)

This two-day event is the perfect time to sit outside, sipping a cool beverage and enjoying the music and dancing as these talented groups pass by.

For even more Fiesta San Antonio events, visit the Official Fiesta San Antonio website.

Ford Mariachi Festival Parade Route

Map indicating Parade Route

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Ford Logo

Group of Mariachi performers on a River Barge

Get Involved!Ford Mariachi Festival Volunteering

Want to be part of the excitement? Join us as a volunteer and help bring the Ford Mariachi Festival to life by decorating the festival barges with festive flair!