Day of The Dead River Parade VIP Private Terrace Party at Hotel Contessa

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hotel Contessa | San Antonio, TX

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Watch the Day of the Dead River Parade from the second-floor terrace of Hotel Contessa with food, bar, mariachis, face painting, and more.
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💀 Day of the Dead VIP Terrace Party – Adults-Only River Parade Experience 💀

Experience the nation’s largest Day of the Dead Parade like never before with Hotel Contessa’s most exclusive event. The VIP Terrace Party offers an adults-only, elevated retreat above the River Walk, blending luxury, culture, and celebration. While the terrace offers limited parade views, the real indulgence is the atmosphere. For those seeking a front-row parade experience, VIP Terrace guests receive 15% off reserved river-level seating with code “VIP.”
Secure your parade seats


🎉 Your VIP Ticket Includes:
  • Access to the private second-floor terrace party (standing room only, limited parade views)
  • Elegant light bites & chef-inspired appetizers served 5:30–7:30 PM
  • Two handcrafted cocktails per guest plus access to an exclusive private bar
  • Express chair massages by Hotel Contessa’s professional therapists
  • Private flower crown making station – design your own bespoke Día de los Muertos keepsake
  • Private DJ curating an upscale soundtrack for the evening
  • VIP express check-in for seamless arrival
  • Valet parking included
  • Full access to Hotel Contessa’s Pre-Party Celebration before the parade

🌺 Pre-Party Celebration Highlights
  • Cultural entertainment including live music and stilt walkers
  • Photo opportunities with Día de los Muertos performers
  • Hands-on crafts including sugar skull painting and cultural keepsakes
  • Local artisanal market vendors

The parade is expected to pass Hotel Contessa between 7:25–7:45 PM, based on the city’s schedule.


🚨 Important Notes:
  • 21+ only – a sophisticated, adults-only experience
  • Parade viewing is very limited from the terrace. Guests looking for the best view should purchase river-level seating (VIP discount applies)
  • This ticket does not include a reserved chair or seat at river level
  • All sales are final – no refunds or exchanges
  • Each guest must have a wristband to access the terrace party (provided at check-in)
  • Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated

❓ FAQs

Is this an adults-only event?
Yes. The VIP Terrace Party is exclusively for guests 21+.

What’s included with my VIP ticket?
Your ticket includes an elevated terrace experience with chef-crafted appetizers, two cocktails per guest plus private bar, tequila & chocolate tasting, express chair massages, flower crown making station, private DJ, valet parking, luxury accessories, and full access to the pre-party celebration.

Does my ticket include a reserved river-level seat?
No. The terrace offers limited parade views and standing room only. For the best parade experience, we recommend adding a river-level seat at 15% off with code VIP.

What is the refund policy?
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued.

✨ Celebrate Día de los Muertos in the most exclusive way possible. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails, bespoke flower crowns, decadent tastings, and live entertainment at Hotel Contessa’s VIP Terrace Party — where culture meets luxury. 🥂


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Where is it happening?

Hotel Contessa, 306 West Market Street, San Antonio, United States

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USD 49.87 to USD 92.55

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