Kick up your heels at The Alamo Fandango, Sunday, February 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, dancing, and family activities at the newly re-opened Plaza de Valero. Grab a bite to eat from a local food truck and have a picnic on the lawn.
This family event is FREE and open to the public. Picnic blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome, but alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted.
Fandangos were community dance parties historically held in public squares and large homes to celebrate special occasions. Legend has it that on February 22, 1836, the Alamo Garrison held a Fandango in honor of George Washington’s birthday. The next day, the Mexican Army, led by General Santa Anna arrived in San Antonio and began a siege on the Alamo which culminated in the final battle on March 6, 1836.