Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony


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Location:San Antonio TX
Begins: Nov-29-2024
Ends: Nov-29-2024

Description: The day after Thanksgiving, our river parade kicks off the holidays as decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country's only nighttime river parades. Admission for all river-level access. Nearly 1.8 million lights will illuminate the River Walk trees and bridges throughout the holiday season.

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau


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Contact: DIANNE SASSENHAGEN

Email: DianneSassenhagen@visitsanantonio.com

Phone: 210-207-6865

Toll Free: 1-800-447-3372

Contact 2: DORAH PUTNEY PUTNEY

Email: DorahPutney@visitsanantonio.com

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