Celebrate Mexico's Independence at Historic Market Square
Hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio
Join us at the Historic Market Square in September 2026 for San Antonio's annual El Grito celebration. Experience live Mexican music, folkloric dancers, and browse food and craft vendor booths. The event culminates in the official San Antonio "El Grito" civic ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio.
This free, family-oriented celebration is open to the public.
El Grito San Antonio - Saturday, September 12
ABOUT
El GRITO SAN ANTONIO is the city's official celebration of Mexican Independence. Join us for the Cultural Program at 6 p.m. featuring international performers. The Civic Ceremony begins promptly at 8 p.m. and is a part of the worldwide celebration EL GRITO EN EL MUNDO.
Taking place at Historic Market Square, the event is free and open to the public and includes children's art activities as well as performances, food, and more fun for the whole family!
Cultural Program & Civic Ceremony
CULTURAL PROGRAM
MARIACHI CAMPANAS DE AMERICA
CULTURAL PROGRAM
Saturday, Sept. 12th | 6 pm
Enjoy the El Grito SA Cultural Program with performances by Bazán Folklórico and more to be announced soon. All performances will take place on the main stage on S. San Saba St. and are free and open to the public.
CIVIC CEREMONY
MARIACHI CAMPANAS DE AMERICA
CULTURAL PROGRAM
Saturday, Sept. 12th | 8 pm
Be a part of the official El Grito en el Mundo celebration of Mexico's Independence, hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio with support from the City of San Antonio.
MARIACHI CAMPANAS DE AMERICA
MARIACHI CAMPANAS DE AMERICA
MARIACHI CAMPANAS DE AMERICA
After the Civic Ceremony
The celebration continues with a performance by Campanas de America. San Antonio's innovative, twelve-piece mariachi ensemble has grown from a local treasure into a nationally acclaimed musical powerhouse.
El Grito SA will be followed by the Fiestas Patrias schedule and headliner Grupo Costumbre at 9:30 pm.
Fiestas Patrias - Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12-13
ABOUT
Fiestas Patrias at Market Square is a family-friendly celebration of Mexican culture and independence in downtown San Antonio. Hosted by LULAC and held at Historic Market Square, the event marks Mexican Independence Day with two stages of live entertainment, local food vendors, artisan goods, and activities for all ages.
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY
COSTUMBRE
SUNNY SAUCEDA
SUNNY SAUCEDA
SUNNY SAUCEDA
SUNNY SAUCEDA
SUNNY SAUCEDA
GANGA
SUNNY SAUCEDA
VOLCÁN
VOLCÁN
SUNNY SAUCEDA
VOLCÁN
SABROSOS DE LA CUMBIA
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
ABUELITAS DE ORO
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
ABUELITAS DE ORO
GRUPO TAN TAN
MARIACHI LAS VALQUIRIAS
ABUELITAS DE ORO
CONJUNTO BUGARIN
LOS ARCOS
DEJAVÚ
FINAL CUT BAND
PARTNERS
SPONSORS
