¡Viva La Fiesta! Cultural Celebration Returns to Six Flags Over Texas April 5

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Biggest party of the season offers authentic food, lively music and traditional dances from Latin America and the Caribbean

Beginning this weekend and operating each Saturday and Sunday through May 4, Six Flags Over Texas welcomes back ¡Viva la Fiesta! The cultural celebration returns with authentic food offerings, lively music and traditional dances from Latin America and the Caribbean. ¡Viva la Fiesta! is a great way to make memories with your friends and family in a vibrant atmosphere filled with captivating sights, lively sounds and mouthwatering flavors.

Live Entertainment & Limited-Time Engagements

Start off the day near the park’s main entrance with a high-energy Looney Tunes dance party, suitable for all ages of the family.

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Multiple entertainment offerings can be found at the park’s Mexico Gazebo, including Fort Worth’s own Mariachi Bohemio. These local artists perform authentic traditional melodies from legendary Mexican artists. Also at the Mexico Gazebo is the return of Las Estrellas de Tejas. These lively dancers showcase Mexico’s rich musical traditions through vibrant ballet folklorico.

DJ Virah returns to Six Flags Over Texas at Silver Star Carousel Stage, spinning high-intensity music mixes to keep the ¡Viva la Fiesta! celebration going.

For a limited time on April 12 and 13 only, Six Flags Over Texas features Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner, along with Rumbamena. Located at the Silver Star Carousel Stage, Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner ignites the stage with Latin-jazz fusion, performing with the captivating international dance company, Rubamena.

Unique New Food Offerings Debut

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Six Flags Over Texas’ first-ever executive chef, Douwe Iedema debuts a new menu at La Cantina, featuring shredded beef and crispy chicken tortas, Spanish rice, pinto beans and tricolor tortilla chips with roasted salsa.

Other limited-time ¡Viva la Fiesta! food offerings include roasted elotes, crispy tostones with creamy salsa and specialty churros. Guests can enjoy new cocktails and mocktails, featuring tropical mango, coconut and pineapple flavors.

Visit our ¡Viva la Fiesta! event guide for additional event information, including video reviews and photos from the celebration’s previous seasons.

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