Question 1

Event Dates & Hours

Accepted Answer

Fiestas Patrias will take place from Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14 on 24th Street in South Omaha.
 • Friday, September 12 | 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
 • Saturday, September 13 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
 • Sunday, September 14 | 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Question 2

Parking

Accepted Answer

There are several parking options available:
 • Wells Fargo (4650 S. 24th St) → Saturday after 1:00 p.m. and all day Sunday.
 • Skadraski Heating & Cooling (5115 S. 25th St) → Friday after 5:00 p.m. and Sunday evening.
 • Collins Stadium (1335 L St) → Open all festival days.
 • South High Parking Lot (23rd & J St) → Open all festival days.
 • American GI Forum (2002 N St) → $5 per vehicle, open all festival days.
 • Bank of the West → Sunday only.
 • Street parking around the festival → Limited, but free and open during the festival.
⚠️ Do NOT park at Walgreens (24th & L) or in private business lots on 25th & L. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed.

Question 3

Admission & Carnival Tickets

Accepted Answer

• General Admission: FREE for everyone 🎉
 • Carnival Passes:🎡 Unlimited ride day pass: $25💸 Get $5 OFF when purchasing your pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia location.
 • Individual ride tickets also available at the festival.

Question 4

Parade

Accepted Answer

When: Saturday, September 13 | 11:00 a.m.

Route: Starts at S. 24th & M and ends at S. 24th & Q.

Question 5

Vendors

Accepted Answer

Most vendors accept cash only, so we recommend bringing cash to avoid long lines.

Question 6

Vendor Setup Hours

Accepted Answer

• Friday, September 12: 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 • Saturday, September 13: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
 • Sunday, September 14: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Question 7

Kids & Families

Accepted Answer

This is a family-friendly event with:

🎡 Carnival rides

🎨 Face painting

🧸 Vendors selling toys and kids’ clothing

Question 8

Pets

Accepted Answer

Only service animals are allowed.

Please be mindful — pavement may get very hot for pets’ paws.

Question 9

Weather

Accepted Answer

Fiestas Patrias will take place rain or shine!

Plan ahead and dress appropriately for the weather.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!