Fireworks Display at New Year's Eve festivities at La Villita

Display location:La Villita
City:La Villita
State:TX
Date:New Year's Eve

Details: Live music, food and family fun — capped off by a midnight fireworks display near the Tower of the Americas — will highlight this year's annual New Year's Eve festivities at La Villita.

Former Mayor Lila Cockrell, president of the San Antonio Parks Foundation, said an estimated 250,000 people are expected for the free downtown event, which the city and foundation have co-sponsored since 1997.

The extravaganza will offer live music — including international and rock 'n' roll — on four stages in and around La Villita, starting at 5 p.m.

“This free event features something for everyone including music ... and special entertainment areas for children and families,” Cockrell said.

The 14-minute fireworks show is once again expected to be the main draw, although the entire event is designed as family entertainment.

Many downtown hotels usually report running out of available rooms and restaurants operate at capacity during the annual event.

More information is available by calling the San Antonio Parks Foundation at (210) 212-8423 or visiting celebratesa.org.