San Antonio Park curfew will be lifted beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, March 28

If you are new to San Antonio, you might be wondering why people are talking about camping in the parks for Easter. As you can imagine, The Easter holiday in San Antonio, and really all south Texas, is rich with traditions. Here it’s all about being with family, firing up the grill so the family pit master can cook up all the fajitas, chicken, and ribs you can eat. There will be homemade pico de gallo, fresh tortillas and a few chocolate bunnies. These gatherings will be held in backyards, state parks and city parks.

If you choose the city park, in San Antonio at least, it is first come first serve. Families have to get creative in order to get the perfect spot. I know of families who have celebrated in the same spot for over two decades. Here is how it works… A few days before Easter, the city will lift its curfew and allow camping in the parks. People will stake their spot by anchoring something to the picnic table (chairs are most common), then they’ll take turns keeping an eye on the spot until the big day. Some people go all out with a full camp set up, while others just hang out in their car.

On Easter weekend, families flock to their spots bringing coolers full of food and beer, a few piñatas, and a whole bunch of cascarones (a confetti filled egg to crack on some unsuspecting grandmother or cousin’s head).