24-04-2025
Tips to enjoy Fiesta San Antonio more sustainably
Fiesta's aftermath is always apparent — when the streets have cleared of people, they're left covered in confetti and chicken-on-a-stick debris.
Why it matters: San Antonio loves to party with a purpose, but we make a lot of trash during 11 days of revelry.
All that garbage isn't so great for the environment, but there are ways to party more sustainably.
How it works: The city of San Antonio certifies certain events as "green" based on organizers' efforts to reduce waste, promote public transportation and more. It's a practice the City Council adopted back in April 2010.
Zoom in: Two 2025 Fiesta events are certified as green, the city's Office of Sustainability tells Axios — the Chanclas y Cervezas event at Brooks on Saturday and the Battle of Flowers Parade on May 2.
Organizers gain points toward green certification for measures including:
Here are some tips from the Office of Sustainability to celebrate Fiesta in a way that's a little friendlier for the planet:
Fill your cascarones with colored or recycled paper instead of plastic or metallic confetti. The eggshell is already biodegradable.
Pack drinks and snacks in reusable cups and containers.
Look for the recycling bins along parade routes for your bottles and cans.
Leave your car at home. Take VIA's Park and Ride service, or walk or bike if you can. Taking a rideshare or a carpool also helps.
