Chicken-on-a-stick, live music, and carnival rides are what Fiesta organizers want people to think of when it comes to San Antonio’s party-with-a-purpose. But last year’s deadly Fiesta De Los Reyes double shooting downtown at Market Square could be fresh in many people’s minds.
This year, security will be tightened throughout the 11 days of Fiesta. Some of the most significant changes will be at Fiesta De Los Reyes, where new bag restrictions and metal detectors will be in place.
On Monday at Travis Park, Centro San Antonio, the San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission discussed the enhanced safety measures that will be in place throughout Fiesta 2025. They also showcased new AI equipment and other security tools…