The popular Fiesta Carnival is set to open April 16 at its new, larger Alamodome location and run through April 27.

Admission is free, and there’ll be free entertainment every day. Prices for rides, food and beverages are the same as last year.

But the carnival is offering a special bargain available through April 18 at local H-E-B grocery stores. The $15 H-E-B Super MegaPass is good for unlimited rides any one day.

Other special offers include:

   * April 16—free rides all night on the world’s largest slide.

   * April 21 & 22—Dollar Nights. All rides, food and games will be $1 each.

   * April 23—Free Ride Night. Buy a ride for regular price and your friend can ride free.

Parking is another bargain at the carnival. Parking Lot B has 1,000 spaces for just $5 each.

And for those who love to combine a carnival visit with Fiestas Fantasías at Market Square—VIA will have shuttle service between the two locations.

The Fiesta San Antonio Commission is a nonprofit organization that plans, coordinates and preserves Fiesta San Antonio through the support of its participating member organizations. Visit its website at www.fiesta-sa.org.

Fiesta 2008 sponsors include Chevrolet, AT&T, Capital One Bank, H-E-B, Bud Light/Budweiser, Southwest Airlines, E. & J. Gallo Wineries, Coca-Cola, Pulsar Records, & GoVision. Underwriters include Capital One Bank, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Steves & Sons, Inc. Media Sponsors: KABB/KMYS Television Stations, La Prensa, KJ-97, MIX 96.1, THE NEW Q 101.9, WOAI-AM, TICKET 760. In-Kind Sponsors: Historic Sunset Station, Staybridge Suites, Martin & Drought, PC, Lone Star Special Tees, The CE Group, Santikos Theatres, Dixie Flag.