¡Viva La Fiesta!

Viva La Fiesta is an event held in spring that celebrates Latin American and Caribbean culture through music, performances, food, and decor. Viva La Fiesta debuted in 2021, and after a hiatus in 2022, began returning annually in 2023.

Though somewhat smaller than past events, our complete Viva La Fiesta event review shows there are still plenty of entertainment, new food and drink offerings, and other park improvements at 2025’s event.

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Event Dates

April 5 – May 4, 2025
(Weekends)

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Entertainment

Looney Tunes Dance Party
High-energy, interactive family fun
10:45am, 1pm, 3:30pm
Carousel Stage
Mariachi Bohemio
Fort Worth’s Finest Mariachi
2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Mexico Gazebo
DJ Chicana Virah
4pm-7pm
Carousel Stage
Las Estrellas de Tejas
Traditional ballet folklorico dancing
2:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Mexico Gazebo
6:30pm
Carousel Stage
Wepa!
7:30pm
Carousel Stage

And for one weekend only (April 12-13):

Rumbamena’s international dance company performing salsa and samba choreography
Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner playing electrifying Latin-jazz fusion rhythms

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Food & Drink

An all-new menu at La Cantina featuring shredded beef and crispy chicken tortas, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and tricolor tortilla chips with roasted salsa (see below for menu)
Authentic flavors like roasted elotes, crispy tostones (fried plantains) with creamy salsa, and specialty churros for a limited time
Handcrafted cocktails and mocktails made with tropical flavors of mango, coconut, and pineapple

Viva La Fiesta Food

La Cantina is serving up a brand new menu featuring Tortas, which are Mexican sandwiches made with a soft roll (bolillo) and filled with various toppings. These Tortas are served with your choice of side: elote chicharron, Spanish rice, or chips with salsa or pinto beans.

Shredded Beef Torta
Roasted butter bolillo stacked with creamy pinto beans, mayo, shredded lettuce, cilantro lime crema, shredded beef, pickled red onions, sweet pepper sauce and queso fresco.
$17.99
Chicken Milanese Torta
Roasted butter bolillo stacked with creamy pinto beans, mayo, shredded lettuce, cilantro lime crema, crispy chicken, pickled red onions, sweet pepper sauce and queso fresco.
$17.99
Elote Chicharron – $8.99
Chips with Roasted Salsa – $9.99
Chips with Creamy Pinto Beans – $9.99
Spanish Rice – $6.99

Additionally, a churro food truck is parked just next to La Cantina for a variety of sweet treats.

Viva la Fiesta Drinks

Cocktails are available at the Casa de las Banderas outdoors walk-up bar, while alcohol-free mocktails are available inside in the food line.

Frozen Cocktails

Sangria-Rita
Classic frozen lime, gold tequila margarita with a sangria wine swirl
$14.99
Mangonada
Classic rum and mango daiquiri dressed with chamoy and tajin
$13.99

Cocktails

Salted Watermelon
Watermelon, lime, silver tequila, pink sea salt with fresh watermelon and lime garnish
$14.49
Mojito de Limonada
Fresh mint, lemonade, white and spiced rums, Sprite, lime juice, topped with fresh lemon and basil garnish
$13.99
Caribbean Colada
Pineapple juice, coconut milk, dark rum, lime, blue curacao, topped with a fresh pineapple wedge
$14.99

Mocktails

Salted Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon, lemonade, lime juice, pink sea salt with fresh watermelon and lime garnish
$8.99
Mojito de Limonada
Fresh mint, lemonade, Sprite, lime juice, topped with fresh lemon and basil garnish
$7.99
Caribbean Colada
Pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime, blueberry, topped with a fresh pineapple wedge
$8.99