Frequently Asked Questions

These are our responses to Frequently Asked Questions. 
Last Updated: 1/17/12
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  • Fiesta Especial is an official Fiesta San Antonio event created for children and adults with physical, cognitive and developmental differences and the family and friends who love them.
  • Fiesta Especial 2012 is organized and hosted by four nonprofit organizations that serve children and adults with special needs:  River City Christian School, Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI), disABILITYsa.org and u|ability, a special needs ministry of University UMC.
  • Entry fees for Fiesta Especial are:
  1. General admission (ages 0-2 are free): $5 per person
  2. Charitable Vouchers are accepted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Vouchers are null and void after 2:00 p.m. each day.
  • Entry fees for Fiesta Especial Promenade & Parade are:
  1. Non-profit Float, March, Band, NP or FP Disability Service Provider or Parade Participant: Free
  2. Runner/Walker: $10 per person.  Registration fee includes complimentary admission to Fiesta Especial ($5 Value)
  • Fiesta Especial serves as a field trip for over 2,500 children with special needs from public and private schools, shelters, group homes and Senior Centers from San Antonio and surrounding areas. 
  • Beverages (non-alcoholic only), food, rides, crafts/activities and games will be available through the purchase of tickets.  $5 = 5 Tickets.
  • Nonprofits are invited to raise funds at Fiesta Especial 2012 by operating a game, beverage, food or craft booth.  The cost to participate is 20% of booth revenues.  A $25 registration fee is required but is deducted from the total owed Fiesta Especial at the event's end. 
  • Businesses may participate as food or beverage vendors in exchange for 20% of the revenue generated by their booth.  A $100.00 registration fee is required but will be deducted from the total owed Fiesta Especial at the end of the event.
  • Businesses and service organizations may raise money for the charity of their choice by operating a game booth.  The cost to participate is 20% of revenues generated by the game booth.  A $25.00 registration fee is required but will be deducted from the total owed Fiesta Especial at the end of the event.
  • Proceeds from Fiesta Especial 2012 will be shared by RMI, disABILITYsa.org, u|ability and River City Christian School for scholarships, recreational activities, education, day programs and residential services that improve the lives of children and adults with special needs.
  • Fiesta Especial is an alcohol-free, tobacco-free, smoke-free and weapon-free event.
  • Pets are not allowed on the Rackspace Parking premises.  Service dogs will be permitted.
  • In 2008, more than 7,000 people attended Fiesta Especial over two days on the grounds of River City Christian School.  With the move to Rackspace Managed Hosting and in partnering with the City of San Antonio, we're sure to have an even more successful event.