The mission of the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission is to advocate for excellent, accessible, and engaging cultural and educational events and opportunities for the citizens of and visitors to San Antonio in relation to Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebrations, and recognizing the City’s long relationship with Mexico. The commission’s purpose is to serve as an advisory body to the City of San Antonio in collaborating on the creation of events and activities contributing to Diez y Seis de Septiembre throughout the City.

The San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission comprises of 17 members: 10 district-appointed members appointed by their respective councilmembers, one member appointed by the Mayor, and six standing commission members representing the following organizations: the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 4947, LULAC 648, the Avenida Guadalupe Association, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, the Mexican Consulate in San Antonio, and the San Antonio Charro Association . Mayor and Council appointed members serve a two-year term of office concurrent with the City Council term. 

Meetings will be held at 115 Plaza de Armas on a bi-monthly basis, but no fewer than four quarterly meetings per calendar year. The designated time and day of month will be voted on by the commission. 

Liaison: Andrew Gearhart - 210-207-6967. 

Apply for the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission here.