Fiesta events canceled, postponed due to severe weather concerns
Severe weather upended some Fiesta celebrations this week. Here are the latest changes.
www.ksat.comSan Antonio Fiesta weather disruptions are still active as of April 21, 2026. The latest reports say the City of San Antonio canceled Monday’s Texas Cavaliers River Parade and Fiesta De Los Reyes because of flash flood warnings, and Tuesday’s “Ain’t Gonna Resta ’Til After Fiesta” dance was postponed while Disability SA’s Celebration Day was canceled.[2][5][6]
Latest status
- Monday’s River Parade and Fiesta De Los Reyes were canceled due to flooding risk and safety concerns.[5][6]
- Tuesday programming also saw changes, including a postponed dance event and a canceled Disability SA event.[6][2]
- Coverage on April 21 says rain delayed the start of one of Fiesta’s larger events, showing the weather impacts are still affecting the schedule.
Weather context
Heavy rain and flash flood warnings drove the cancellations, with reports noting more than 5 inches of rainfall over five days in San Antonio. Officials emphasized public safety and asked residents to stay off the roads while conditions remained hazardous.[2][5][6]
What to watch
More schedule changes are possible if the rain continues, and local reports say updates have been shifting quickly as organizers respond to conditions. The safest assumption is that outdoor Fiesta events remain vulnerable to postponement or cancellation until the weather settles.[1][6][2]