TIME OF EVENT / LOCATION
Fiestas Patrias takes place on Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th in historic South Omaha.
Friday, September 13 | 5:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Saturday, September 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 15 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Parking
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Wells Fargo (4650 S. 24th st) ONLY bank lot Saturday after 1:00 p.m.; Sunday all day
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Skadraski Heating & Cooling (5115 S. 25th st) Friday after 5pm; Sunday night
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Collins Stadium (1335 L St)
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South High Parking Lot (23rd & J St)
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American Gi Forum (2002 N St) - Parking $5 per vehicle
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Bank of the West, Sunday ONLY
NO parking at the following locations:
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Walgreens parking lot on 24th & L Street
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25th & L Street business parking lots where Charter West Bank & Boys Town South Omaha Office are located.
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These are all private lots that they monitor and will tow so please don't park in these areas.
Admission
Fiesta Patrias is a free event. No admission to get in.
Carnival Tickets
All day passes available to purchase the day of festival at $30. Individual tickets sold separately to ride. Get $5 OFF an all-day pass by purchasing at any of the Supermercado Nuestra Familia locations!
PARADE
Saturday, September 12th @ 10:30 a.m.
The parade starts on S 24th and M street and ends on S 24th and Q street.
VENDORS
The majority of vendors accept cash, so we recommend bringing cash to the event to avoid long lines.
EXHIBITOR SET-UP TIMES
Friday, September 13th | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 15th | 7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m.
KIDS & MINORS
This is a very kid friendly event. There are activities for children of all ages including face painting, carnival rides, and vendors selling kids toys/clothes. Minors under the age of 17 will be required to be accompanied by an adult on Saturday after 6:00 p.m. If no parent/guardian present, minor will be asked to leave.
DOGS
Only service dogs are welcome! We only ask that you are careful of your dog’s feet (most of our event is on pavement which can get very hot).
WEATHER
The event will go on rain or shine!
SPONSOR
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please click here to learn more.
Event Regulations and Rules
No firearms or concealed weapons are allowed.
No large bags or backpacks are allowed.
No outside beer is allowed.