Cascarones, community, & campus fun— the Fiesta finale at TAMUSA

May 8, 2025
Updated: May 12, 2025 - 3:19 PM
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Festivalgoers break cascarones and sprinkle confetti on each other's heads during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Fiestagoers walk around the Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus exploring the many sights and activities during Festival de Cascarones, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Fiestagoers walk around eating and drinking near the Kids Zone at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where booths offered activities, snacks, and drinks during Festival de Cascarones, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, members prepare beef fajita sticks during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Family Association members serve Big Red and Coca-Cola to paying Fiestagoers in pottery cups during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Young festivalgoers decorate pebbles at the Kids Zone during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

TAMUSA Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority members sell strawberry lemonade and pickles at Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Sports Editor, Christian Meza, interviews Fiesta Goer Raquel DeHoyos at Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Fiestagoers pose next to Gabe’s Backyard BBQ photo board as one of them holds a chicken on a stick during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

TAMUSA Royal Court members Alyssa Michelle Gracia and Janet Zulu show Jaguar pride as part of the university’s court during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, members prepare beef fajita sticks during Festival de Cascarones at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, April 4, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Cascarone goer adds condiments to flavor his fruit cup during the Festival de Cascarones on April 4th, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

TAMUSA Mariachi Los Jaguares del Sur Perform at the Festival de Cascarones on April 4th, 2025. Photo by Vivian Zuniga.

Editor’s Note: A photo previously included with this article has been removed as it was not relevant to the event being covered 3:18 p.m., May 12.

About the Authors

Erik Estrada

Social Media Editor

Erik Estrada is a communications junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and the Social Media Editor for The Mesquite. He is passionate about storytelling, amplifying voices, and keeping the community informed. When he's not writing or editing, he enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, and exploring hiking trails around Bexar County. After graduating, he hopes to pursue a career in the field, telling stories that make an impact and bring meaningful conversations to the forefront.

Articles Posted: 14

Vivian "Viv" Zuniga

Photo Editor

Vivian "Viv" Zuniga is a Junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, majoring in Communications with a minor in Marketing. She earned her Associate’s degree from San Antonio College in 2023. Vivian has worked as a freelance photojournalist with TPR San Antonio and contributed to the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists (SAAHJ) and Teen Team. Creativity is essential to her work. Whether through photography, design, or digital media. Vivian thrives on exploring new ideas and bringing concepts to life, finding fulfillment in every opportunity to create. In her free time, Vivian loves to travel, finds peace in music, art, and film photography, enjoys junk journaling, and has a passion for car culture—from F1 and drifting to local car meets.

Articles Posted: 6

Christian Meza

Sports Editor

Christian Meza is a junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio majoring in communications and minoring in business. Christian received his associates of science from Northwest Vista College in Fall of 2022. He works as a partner for H-E-B in Boerne, TX. He enjoys playing the drums, watching sports, and spending time with his family in his free time. His goal is to be a sports journalist after graduating.