Ford Mariachi Festival

Next Event Coming April 2026 

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.

Ford Mariachi Festival Parade Route

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