Cultural activities showcase San Antonio’s history
- Main Plaza opening celebration offers fun for all citizens-

The opening of Main Plaza – The Heart of the City on Sunday, April 13, will offer plenty of fun for all of San Antonio’s citizens. Festivities for the young and young at heart will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at various locations across the plaza.

Activities include strolling and interactive mascots from the Museo Alameda, “Queztal”, and Perpetual Puppets' “Zuquita” fresh from her appearance at the Tejano Music Awards. For the artistic visitor, the National Park Service and ArtPace will get their creative juices flowing with a variety of art projects. There will also be a special performance by the Magik Children’s Theatre as they present the highly entertaining “Long Ago in Mexico.”

During the event, participants will also have an opportunity to experience how the Canary Islanders arrived in San Antonio as the Canary Islands Descendants Association along with Los Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez present a live reenactment. Visitors may even spot a few settlers from various time periods strolling across the plaza.

Come out and enjoy the Opening Day Celebration of Main Plaza, the night promises to be a celebration for the entire family culminating with the presentation of the Tobin Fountains. Opening day festivities are free and open to the public. Food concessions will be available. For more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov/mainplaza.