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The latest Six Flags Fiesta Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
The Biggest (& Best) Mardi Gras Festival Ever, Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 2025 Event & Food Review
Mardi Gras Festival has returned to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and we can confirm that it is bigger and better than ever! Running now through mid-March, this year's event features tons of new entertainment offerings, the return of an expanded Mardi Gras Parade and new and returning food and beverage favorites. Join us for an in-depth look at this year's Mardi Gras Festival event.
The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival, now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, running select dates from January 18 through March 16. This year’s event promises to be the most spectacular yet with the largest Mardi Gras Parade in park history, authentic New Orleans-style entertainment, and an expanded Taste of Mardi Gras food festival—all in a family-friendly setting.
Oktoberfest Food Festival 2024 | Unique Food Offerings, Live Music & Craft Beers
2024 marks the third year of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Oktoberfest Food Festival. Taking place on select dates through October, the festival features Oktoberfest-themed food booths, along with several seasonal and craft beer offerings. Spassburg also features live entertainment, including Der Wurst Band and the beer tapping ceremony celebration.
¡Viva la Fiesta! Returns to Fiesta Texas with New Shows & Food Festival | 2024 Event Review
Celebrate spring at Fiesta Texas with ¡Viva la Fiesta! Taking place March 29 to April 28, the event features vibrant decor and photo opportunities throughout the park, authentic mariachi music, themed live entertainment and the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival.
Oktoberfest 2023 | Event Tour, Trying New Foods, Enhanced Decor & More
The Oktoberfest Food Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between August 26 and October 30. Coinciding with the park’s Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest Halloween events, guests can enjoy craft and seasonal beers, specialty cocktails and several food offerings. For 2023, the event expands with additional entertainment, enhanced decor and a wider array of food and drink options.
Kid Flash Coaster Track Arrives, Boomerang Reopens, New Dining Option
Summer is in full force at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and changes continue to take place throughout the park. Ride parts for both Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster and new Hurricane Harbor children's slides have begun to arrive. Boomerang has also reopened after receiving a new train and braking and control system. Summer Vibes Festival has also begun, though some elements, such as the Flavors of the World food festival, haven't quite kicked off.
¡Viva la Fiesta! In-Depth Review | Eating Frog Legs, Touring Food Booths & More
¡Viva la Fiesta! takes place now through May 14 on select dates at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The event includes the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival, themed decor, several live entertainment offerings and more. Join us for this second, more in-depth, look at the event, including a full tour of offerings and food reviews.
¡Viva la Fiesta! Opening Night Preview - New Shows, Food & Behind-the-Scenes Tour
¡Viva la Fiesta!, new for 2023, takes place at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates now through May 14. The event features new live entertainment, fireworks spectaculars, concerts, the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival and more. Join us for a look at some of the park's new food and entertainment offerings for the event, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the new VIP lounge coming soon.
The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Thrill Capital of South Texas, announces the return of the spectacular New Orleans-style celebration, the Mardi Gras Festival. Each operating day through February 26, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will “let the good times roll” as it transforms into a Texas version of downtown New Orleans, complete with beautifully adorned parade floats, special live entertainment, Mardi Gras-themed park décor and classic Cajun cuisine.
Inside Kids Boo Fest & Oktoberfest 2022 - Food Reviews, New Live Shows
Taking place now through October 30 is both Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Join us for an in-depth tour of both events, including a look at activities, shows and important event locations. We also dive into Oktoberfest with a tour of each booth and a look at several festival food offerings.
Mardi Gras Festival 2022 - The Parade Returns, New Live Entertainment & More
Mardi Gras Festival 2022 takes place on select dates from January 15 to February 27. Join us for an in-depth review of this year's event, which features the return of the Mardi Gras Parade, several live entertainment offerings, specialty decor and more.
Holiday in the Park 2021 Opening Weekend
Join us for an in-depth look at Fiesta Texas’ holiday decor and Christmas lights, daytime and nighttime activities, new and returning live entertainment offerings, booths for the Taste of Holiday in the Park food festival and more.
Major Construction Updates, In-Depth Bier Festival Review
We check out the progress on the construction of the park’s new dive coaster, Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, along with the demolition of Sundance Theatre and the upgrade and paint job taking place at Poltergeist. Also, join us for an in-depth review of the park's Bier Festival food offerings.
VIDEO: Mardi Gras Festival 2020 at Fiesta Texas
An in-depth look at Fiesta Texas’ 2020 Mardi Gras Festival event, including food reviews, a look at live entertainment, the Mardi Gras parade, in-park decor and more. Take a look at progress of Boomerang’s new paint job and the Kidzopolis re-theme, along with the current status of Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines.
VIDEO: Mardi Gras Festival Opening Weekend
Mardi Gras Festival runs from January 19 to March 3 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. This great event features a nightly parade, live entertainment, specialty food and drink, and much more. We also dive into construction happening around the park on new attractions, such as The Joker Wild Card, and shopping changes.
All-American Food Festival Extended
Six Flags Fiesta Texas has extended the All-American Food Festival past July 4th Fest until Sunday, July 8th. Read below for a full listing of food/drink offerings as well as how you can try out multiple options or use your Dining Pass.
Three New Parade Floats, More Entertainment, & Expanded Food Options Coming to Mardi Gras Festival 2018
The second year of Mardi Gras Festival at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is shaping up to be great. The park is adding 3 brand new parade floats, a more extensive line-up of live entertainment options, and even more new food and drink options!