
About this Event
💀 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 DĂa 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 DĂa 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
âť“ 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 DĂa 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. 🥂



Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hotel Contessa, 306 West Market Street, San Antonio, United States
USD 49.87 to USD 92.55