SAN ANTONIO — A trend that started nearly 5,000 miles away in Germany is making its way to the Alamo City.
What You Need To Know
- Scheduled as 2-day event, June 26-27
- Limited capacity parking at Freeman Coliseum
- Funds with be raised for entertainers, high school grads, local community
- Live stream will be available
During the last weekend in June, EDM Drive-in will debut its first event in San Antonio. Taking place on the Freeman Coliseum Grounds, the event will feature full-on stage production and safety precautions honoring social distancing guidelines, plus the enforcement of face coverings.
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Cars will be parked spaced out and facing the stage so guests can enjoy the show from the comfort of their seat or in the car’s circumference, with a max capacity of 300-350 vehicles. Festival planners have collaborated with Bexar County officials and other law enforcement to make the event safe.
Upon arrival, each attending vehicle will receive a 4-pack of Redbull, 4-pack of TopoChico, 4 coupons for a free Whataburger meal, and a light-up disco-ball.
Through a partnership with the local charity Aueda, the “Electric-Fiesta” team will raise money for entertainers affected by the coronavirus pandemic and hope to provide jobs for the local community through the event. They will also use donations to support the Rey Feo Education Scholarship for high school seniors and the Whet Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund that will benefit the local community through special grants.
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The Electric-Fiesta team is comprised of Fred Reyes, president, CEO and founder of SiteB Data and former member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Sid Zuber, who worked with Goldenvoice/Coachella for over 13 years and designed numerous touring gigs throughout the decades.
If you can’t make it, there will be a live stream available. For details on tickets and the lineup, check out the website.