SAN ANTONIO -- Thousands of seasoned and novice Fiesta-goers celebrated the first day of Fiesta 2018 in the heart of downtown San Antonio.

The Fiesta Fiesta at Hemisfair party kicked off the city's eleven day Fiesta events. During the five hour event, revelers participated in several activities on Hemisfair grounds.

From a cultural showcase to live music and a fireworks show, fiesta-goers had plenty to see. Another area called pin pandemonium caught the attention of medal collectors.

"It's (medals) just one way to represent fiesta. Show us your medals like you show us your shoes," Christina Deanda a Fiesta attendee said.

Fiesta continues Friday with several events happening around town.

For a list of events, you can visit fiesta-sa.org.