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Fiesta Especial® T-Shirts in a variety of sizes and colors.

Event Fliers

2.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Save The Date Card
Neighborhood Distribution Flier
Business Card Sized Promotional Piece (2-Sided)

General Information

Event Overview Sheet
Opportunities for General Public
Opportunities for Schools, Service Providers & Senior Care Facilities

Shoebox Parade

Shoebox Float Contest Entry Form

Promenade & Parade

General Entry Packet
Cavalcade Entry Packet (animals and their handlers)
School Spirit Entry Packet
2.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk Flier

Fiesta Especial Promotional Items

T-Shirt, Medal and Ticket Order Form

Charm our Court with Support Event

Event Invitation

Sponsorship/Underwriter Information

Sponsorship Packet
Opportunities for Engagement

Vendor Information

Food Vendor Packet - This option is now closed
Game, Craft, Activity, Bazaar Vendor Packet

Volunteer Information

Committee Planning Team
Volunteer Registration Packet

Special Option Purchase Information

Service Provider/Senior Care Option Packet
School Option Form
***The following types of organizations may qualify for the special option admission rate***
1. 
Special needs or special needs departments at both public and private schools.  (Friday Only)
2.  Disability Service Providers including, but not limited to Group Homes, Children's Homes, Day 3.  Programs, etc. (Friday or Saturday)
Senior Care Providers including, but not limited to Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Activity Centers. (Friday or Saturday)



Nominations are now open for the 2013 Fiesta Especial Royal Court

•    The selection process for the Fiesta Especial Royal Court gives organizations that serve children or adults with disabilities a chance to raise money and visibility for their mission while supporting an official Fiesta event for people of all ages and abilities.  Members of the Royal Court will represent Fiesta Especial and your organization at official Fiesta events during February, March and April in 2013.

•    Nominees are submitted as a pair, one male and one female candidate in the same age group.  Organizations may submit either
candidates for King, Queen, Duke or Duchess (must be 16 years or older) OR candidates for Prince, Princess and Pages (children and teens 15 years and younger).  Organizations may team up to meet this criteria 

•    The King and Queen, Dukes and Duchesses, Prince and Princess and Pages for Fiesta Especial will be determined by the total number of votes (dollars raised) they receive by January 11, 2013.  The organization that raises the most money will have their candidates crowned as Fiesta Especial King and Queen or Prince and Princess at a coronation ceremony on February 16, 2013.  Organizations that raise the 2nd and 3rd highest amounts in each age category will have their candidates selected as Fiesta Especial Dukes, Duchesses and Pages. Each organization may submit one nomination for either 1. King & Queen (ages 16 and up) or 2. Prince & Princess (ages 15 and under), not both age categories.

•    All participating nonprofits receive 50% of the total they raise and may have their candidates represent their organization in the Fiesta Especial Parade on Saturday, April 20th.  For-profit organizations serving children and adults with disabilities may participate by designating their 50% of the proceeds to a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities.


•    All nominations must be submitted through an organization that serves children or adults with disabilities. 

Media Coverage for 2012

02-16-12 Press Release for Royal Court Coronation
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02-18-12 San Antonio Express News Coverage
  • King and Queen, James and Melissa
  • Fiesta Especial Royal Court
  • Luis Nieves and Mother
  • King and Queen, James and Melissa
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02-20-12 WOAI 1200 Radio
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02-20-12 WOAI News 4 - 6:00pm Coverage
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03-01-12 NE Herald: Express News Article
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PDF Download
03-02-12 Monarch Academy Newsletter
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03-02-12 WOAI News 4 - Royal Court Visits
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03-26-12 Great Day SA Appearance
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Media Press Kit
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02-20-2012 WOAI News Coverage

03-26-2012 Kens5 Great Day SA Segment

Volunteer Registration Info

Food Handler Monitor:
Tuesday, March 27th at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fiesta Especial will cover the $18 fee for volunteers to take course
Volunteer Orientation:
Wednesday, April 18th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Credit Card Processing:
Monday, April 16th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm (come and go)

2012 Fiesta Especial Promenade & Parade (Saturday, April 21st)

Parade Participation Information   |   2.5 Mile Fun Run Registration   |   Parade Route   |   Spectating
The Fiesta Especial Promenade and Parade will take place on Saturday, April 21st at 9am.  Starting from Fourwinds Drive, heading to City Hall and back down along Windsor Hill for a 2.5 mile display of Fiesta Spirit.
_Runners, Walkers, and many organizations will put on their best Fiesta garb and parade the streets of Windcrest bringing the sights and sounds of Fiesta to everyone.  The parade will lead directly back toward the Rackspace parking lot where everyone can join the SA special-needs community for a family-friendly Fiesta experience for people of all ages and abilities.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00 AM       
Promenade & Parade Check-in Opens
8:55 AM       
Fiesta Especial 2.5 Mile Fun Run Start (Promenade)
9:00 AM       
Procession Starts (Parade)

_Promenade & Parade Dignitaries

Grand Marshal - J'nine Gretz
J’nine Nicole Gretz

J’nine was born on Jan 13, 1986, severely premature.  She weighed just 1 pound and 7 ounces.  Complications after birth were enormous…doctors gave her a 50% chance that she’d ever be able to walk or talk.  She proved them wrong!

Now 26, J’nine has been active in Special Olympics sports for 16 years. 
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_She participates in softball, basketball, track, and bowling and has won numerous medals over the years.  Her co-ed softball team was selected to represent the United States during the Special Olympic World Games in Athens, Greece, in July 2011.  Her team went undefeated by beating Greece, Canada, and Russia (twice) to earn the gold medal!

Although currently unemployed, J’nine has work for McDonald’s and has been a volunteer special education aide for Judson ISD for the past 5 years.  She enjoys driving her car on shopping trips and taking care of her dog “Megan.”  She loves music, computer games, and love watching sports…especially her San Antonio Spurs! 

Fiesta Especial Royal Court

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A total of $22,230.16 in support of programs for individuals with disabilities as these 14 individuals, ages 4-28, secured their “votes” to serve on the Fiesta Especial® Royal Court.

“We’re breaking new ground for inclusion in the community… it’s a very important step in a wonderful direction.” says Melanie Cawthon, lead planning coordinator for the Fiesta Especial® and Director of Marketing and Resource Development for Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.

Ms. Wheelchair Texas - Mariah Rose Kilbourne

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After competing with nine accomplished contestants from across the state, San Antonio resident, Mariah Rose Kilbourne was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2012 during the Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation’s annual pageant competition on March 24, 2012.

Mariah wants to use her year as Ms. Wheelchair Texas to encourage inclusion in many ways – from work to play! Though cliché to say that “world peace” is the ultimate goal for most pageant contestants,  Mariah would say that my ultimate purpose is to create a peaceful world for people of all abilities so that they may be included, respected, and valued as active participants in their communities and society at large - without any limits or barriers.

The Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation, a not-for-profit 501© (3) organization strives to improve the lives of people with disabilities through its mission of advocacy and education.

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Parade Participants

  • Promenade Participants
  • City of Windcrest Fire Truck
  • Parade Banner
  • Grand Marshal: J'Nine Gretz
  • Fiesta Especial Event Mascot Float
  • Fiesta Especial Royal Court
  • Bluebonnet Miata Car Club
  • Roosevelt High School Band
  • Little Engine Homecare, Inc. Float
  • San Antonio Nature Hounds
  • CALAB, Inc. Float
  • Volkswagon Owners of San Antonio 
  • Monarch Academy Float
  • Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2012
  • Reaching Maximum Independence Inc.  Float
  • Scooters 
  • Princess of Perpetual Food Bowl representing San Antonio Humane Soc. & Pet Pals of Texas
  • O'Connell for Judge
  • Joseph P. Appelt for Judge
  • River City Christian School Float
  • Walzem Family YMCA Float
  • City of Windcrest Police Car
  • Maintenance Crew
  • More participants coming soon!
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Sponsorship Forms

_Fiesta Especial Overview Sheet Download PDF    |    Ways You Can Help Download PDF     |    Sponsorship Letter of Request Download PDF
Sponsorship Levels & Form Download PDF    |    Underwriting and In-Kind Needs Download PDF

Directions

From 281 & 1604: Take 281 South and heat east onto Loop 410.  Take the I-35 South ramp and Exit Walzem.  Turn left under I-35 and Rackspace Hosting will be on your right.

From 35 North: Take I-35 South toward San Antonio and exit Walzem. Turn left under I-35 and Rackspace Hosting will be on your right.

From IH-10 & 1604:  Take IH-10 East (toward San Antonio.  Take the 35-North exit.  Exit Walzem and take a right.  Rackspace will be on your right.

From I-37 & Loop 410:  Take I-37 North (it will become 281 N).  Take the I-35 North ramp.  Exit Walzem and take a right.  Rackspace will be on your right.

Event Layout

Bazaar Vendors
1.   FashionABILITY
2.   Salsa de Skaggs LLC
3.   Fiesta Especial
4.   Alternative Business Services

Information Booths
20.   Monarch Academy at Morgan's Wonderland
21.   Pediatric Rehabilitation & Behavior Services/Accessability
22.   River City Christian School
23.   Shield Healthcare
24.   Texas Public Radio
25.   Ageless Living Home Health, LLC
26.   all in 4 autism
27.   Autism Treatment Center
55.   Learning Rx NWSA, Friday Only

Roaming Entertainment
28.   Jolly Joeys
29.   SSCOT - Sith Shadow Council of Texas

Event Sponsors
30.   Care Options 4 Kids
31.   Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc
33.   Progressive Life/Enhanced Living Services
34.   Special Care Dentistry
35.   The Towers on Park Lane
36.   Wave Healthcare
37.   RBFCU
38.   WellCare of Texas
Event Underwriters
39.   Nationwide
40.   United Healthcare

Activity Vendors
42.   D&S Community Services
49.   River City Christian School
51.   u|ability
52.   Diverse Speech Therapy Solutions, LLC, Saturday Only
53.   Noella Kavanagh, Friday Only
54.   Down Syndrome Association of SA
73.   The Church of Reconciliation

Game  Vendors
32.   Little Engine Homecare, Event Sponsor
43.   Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc.,
44.   H.U.G. M.E. Ink,
45.   LearningRx San Antonio Northeast,
46.   Miracles Happen Day Habilitation Center,
47.   Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.,
48.   River City Christian School,
52.   CEC Student Chapter 1208 @ Texas A&M Univ., Friday Only
53.   The Wish Connection, Saturday Only
56.   VIA Metropolitan Transit, Friday Only

Food Vendors
50.   Special Olympics
57.   Ability Pediatric Therapy (Kids in Motion
58.   Fresh Horizon's Catering
59.   Krazy Kettle Korn
60.   Pauly's Corn Roaster
61.   QM Cuisine
62.   Spina Bifida Texas
63.   The Gardener's Feast
64.   The Lemonade Company
65.   Virtual Mobile
66.   Munchy O's
67.   Rick's Hunger Buster
68.   KHILL BBQ Company
69.   Aroma of Asia
70.   Benedict Café
71.   Boy Scout Troop and crew 517
72.   Carl's Jr

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    Community Planning Partner Survey

    For community partners who helped facilitate the logistics for Fiesta Especial 2012.  Multiple responses from each partner by different individuals are accepted.

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Fiesta Especial® by disABILITYsa
P.O. Box 28243
San Antonio, Texas 78228
(210) 704-7262 | www.disABILITYsa.org | www.FiestaEspecial.org
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