Main Plaza Conservancy, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is currently funded in part by the City of San Antonio on a declining allocation over the next four years for management and maintenance.  Therefore, Main Plaza's daily activities and entertainment are funded through gifts, donations, sponsorships and event fees. 

A part of this revenue comes from fees charged to those who wish to use the plaza for their own profitable, promotional or exclusive use. 

All event and site fees are used to provide quality entertainment and activities free of charge to the public.

If you are interested in supporting the efforts of Main Plaza Conservancy, please contact the office at (210) 225-9800.  Your support dollars will provide benefit to all who visit Main Plaza.

If you are interested in holding an event or performing on Main Plaza please feel free to contact our office at 210-225-9800.

To hold and event in Main Plaza, MPC asks that you contact the office for an application and guideline packet, and submit with a proposal detailing your event.  Please make sure that you are allowing adequate time for consideration, review and determination.

For large scale events, please submit a proposal at least four to six months in advance of the date selected.

Small scale events can be planned in a shorter timeframe.

Proposals submitted will be reviewed within a one week period.  You will be contacted by mail or phone, or both to discuss your event and schedule a meeting with the Program Coordinator.

EVENT LOCATIONS INCLUDE:

Main Plaza Terrace

Located just off Commerce Street directly in front of the Municipal Plaza Building where the City Council Chambers is housed.  Beautiful granite stairs flow onto the plaza's west promenade.  The open corridor of the West Promenade allows for pedestrian traffic to flow onto the plaza with easy access.  

Market Plaza

Directly across from the Bexar County Courthouse and nestled on the south side of Main Plaza, this area provides a shady, out-of-the-way area for meetings, small social gathering or band positioning.

Cathedral Plaza

Encompassing the West Promenade from Market Street along the City Centre Cafe and historic San Fernando Cathedral.  This open, flowing, prominent area on Main Plaza is a draw to all.

Fountain Plaza

This serene area is positioned in the "heart" of Main Plaza where the largest of the five fountains is featured.  Whether the fountains are on or off, this area takes center stage and commands attention.

Riverview Plaza

Overlooking the East Promenade, Portal San Fernando and Blue Star Ice House and Food, this location gets the west exposure on the plaza.  Breathtaking views across the plaza reveal the towering San Fernando Cathedral high in the sky.  Providing for a natural stage, this area is prominent on Main Plaza for the lunch-time music series, Blue Mondays and High Noon.

Portal San Fernando Plaza

Adjacent to Blue Star Ice House and Food, the upper terrace overlooks the famed San Antonio River and the River Walk extension.  Visitors disembark from the river barge into a lush garden of greenery...   all "native Texas".  With the "patio in the round" several steps up from the river, this area is the coolest place to be on a hot summer day. 

The #1 choice to hold a wedding on Main Plaza, Portal San Fernando Plaza is sure to be a hit.

Elizondo Plaza

This passage way leading from the City Hall to Main Plaza is where many Press Conferences take place each year.  San Fernando Cathedral to the south and Municipal Plaza/Council Chambers to the north, this passaage provides easy accessibiility and is a "choice" setting for business meetings, press conferences and small conferences.

PHOTO SHOOTS:

Main Plaza offers incredible photo ops!

All film, video and photo shoots to take place in Main Plaza require a permit.

Main Plaza Conservancy issues day permits for shooting in the entire plaza.  This includes Portal San Fernando, the upper "patio in the round", gardens, fountains, entrances and sidewalks surrounding the plaza. 

Permission may be required from San Fernando Cathedral and Municipal Plaza/Council Chambers if the building facade, steps, ramps or seals are included in the shot.  Please be responsible and check with them, if this is to be a part of your shoot.

Most photo shoots are required to pay a fee to MPC. 

Please contact MPC at (210) 225-9800.