Ford Holiday River Parade & River Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, November 24, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Cost: $12.50 -$40, Children under 2 are free
Santa and Mrs. Claus are back in 2023 with more glitter, glee, and toys to carry on this wonderful tradition of turning on the holidays!
The 42nd Annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition that offers a spectacular one-hour parade along the San Antonio River Walk. This year’s theme, Holiday Stories will kick off the San Antonio tradition of ringing in the holiday season.
Always held the day after Thanksgiving, the parade and river lighting ceremony will feature 28 illuminated floats and over 100,000 lights (2,250 strands) illuminating the River Walk. The lights turn on from sundown to sunrise every day until the weekend following New Year’s Day.
-This parade is broadcast live at 7PM. at the Arneson River Theatre.
Schedule:
4PM – River Walk closes to general public
5PM – River Walk gates open for ticket holder access
6PM – Parade begins at the Tobin Center and arrives later in other areas (check map for times)
6-7PM – Pre-parade show for ticket holders in the Arneson
7PM – Lighting of the River Walk
7-8PM – Televised Parade – Santa on last float!
- Website: www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
- Category: Shows/Movies/Concerts
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