Fiesta Especial 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

These are our responses to Frequently Asked Questions. 
Last Updated: 01/27/13
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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 2013 is organized and hosted by four organizations that serve children and adults with special needs: Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI), Walzem Family YMCA, 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. Group Homes & Senior Care Facilities: $5 General Admission with 5 Complimentary Ride Tickets.  Tickets for additional Rides, Games and Food sold separately.  Advance reservations required.
  3. Special Education programs from local schools: Free General Admission with unlimited rides
  • Entry fees for Fiesta Especial 2.7 Mile Fun Run/Walk are:
  1. Runner/Walker: $10 per person.  Registration fee includes complimentary admission to Fiesta Especial ($5 Value) and commemorative armband.
  2. Runner/Walker raising a minimum of $50 in sponsorships will have their registration fee waived.  Includes complimentary admission to Fiesta Especial ($5 Value) and commemorative armband.
  3. Runner/Walker raising a minimum of $250 in sponsorships will receive a commemorative t-shirt.  Registration fee will be waived. Includes complimentary admission to Fiesta Especial ($5 Value) and commemorative armband.
  • Entry fees for Fiesta Especial Parade are:
  1. Float, March, Band, etc. for a Non-profit Disability Service Provider or Parade Participant: Free (copy of determination letter must be submitted)
  2. Float, March, Band, etc. for a General Non-Profit or Civic Organization: $25 (copy of determination letter must be submitted)
  3. Float, March, Band, etc. for a General For-Profit: $750
  • 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.
  • Businesses may participate as an information or commerce booth.  A $100.00 registration fee is required for information and $150/day fee required for Commerce booths.
  • Nonprofit organizations serving children and/or adults with disabilities may participate with an information booth with a $25 registration fee.
  • Proceeds from Fiesta Especial 2013 will be shared by RMI, Walzem Family YMCA, disABILITYsa.org, and u|ability 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 premises.  Service dogs are permitted.
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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disABILITYsa is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization with a mission to education, advance and engage individuals with disabilities by sharing information, creating opportunities and strengthening the organizations that serve them.