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Historic Sites The River Walk Market Square - El Mercado Family Entertainment San Antonio Connection

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Market Square - El Mercado

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When most of us are rubbing the sleep from our eyes, Market Square is bustling with activity. Eager shoppers may browse through the 32 shops at El Mercado and the 80 specialty shops that comprise the Farmers Market. Market Square is host to several Hispanic festivals, which feature food, beverages, crafts Mariachi music, and Mexican dances.

Other popular events include the Great Country River Festival in September, the Holiday River Festival in December, the Texas Folklife Festival in August, and the Starving Artists Show is held at La Villita and along the River Walk during Easter. Fiesta San Antonio, the third and fourth weeks of April, is a major event and includes art exhibitions, the coronation of King Antonio, a pilgrimage to the Alamo, concerts, band festivals, Battle of Flowers Parade, King's River Parade, Fiesta Night Parade, flower and fashion shows, musical productions, balls and street dancing, fireworks.

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