Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony

If you are one who enjoys a nighttime parade then the Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony in San Antonio is the place to be.

The Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony is conducted every year on the Friday after thanksgiving. At the time of two minutes past seven the mayor of San Antonio Pulls the Switch and more than 122,000 lights shine bright over the San Antonio River Walk. Candles are lit in bags filled with sand that line the walkways along the River Walk to symbolize the "lighting of the way" for Holy Family. The trees are covered with festive lights and the buildings along the river side are also covered with lights. Different lights of different colors shine over the waters of the waters of the San Antonio River Walk during the Lighting Ceremony. These lights continue to shine every evening until the 1st of January. The lighting ceremony starts off the Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festival.

The Holiday River Parade follows the lighting ceremony where magnificent floats, music and celebrities form the majority of sights to see. The visitors have to pay a nominal charge to see the parade. Reserved seating is available on the parade route. Those who want to buy tickets to the parade can do so online also. The whole event is considered to be a great family trip. The lights shimmering over the water and the lively parade make of an exciting night out. Those who want to enjoy some quiet time with their loved ones can do so at the many restaurants and café's that line the River Walk.