The holidays in San Antonio are an exciting and pleasurable time. Whether you are interested in a night of family fun or a lively parade that’ll knock your socks off, San Antonio has it all when it comes to holiday magic and excitement.
Best of all, most of the events enjoyed during the holiday season in San Antonio are free of charge, thereby enabling residents and visitors of every walk of life to relish in the exciting, holiday atmosphere.
So, the only question that remains is: how can you find the time to experience all of the fun that the San Antonio holidays have in store for you?
- Light the Way at the University of Incarnate Word
November 22, 2009 through January 6, 2010
The University of Incarnate Word’s annual illumination experience has been enjoyed for nearly two decades. Visitors can experience a million twinkling lights by either driving or walking. This event is free to the public.
- Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
November 27, 2009 through January 1, 2010
Nearly 122,000 lights illuminate the River Walk, along with decorated floats along the river. Stay to enjoy the nighttime river parade!
- Ford Fiesta de Las Luminarias
The San Antonio River bank provides the perfect backdrop to nearly 2,500 luminary candles. This annual holiday tradition marks the “lighting of the way” for the Holy family. This centuries-old tradition begins at dusk on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only.
- Celebrate San Antonio
December 31, 2009
Spectacular fireworks, live music, food and family activities are all enjoyed in San Antonio on New Year’s Eve! Admission is free to the event, which is located on South Alamo Street, between Durango and Market Streets. Celebrate San Antonio, which attracts more than 250,000 people to the downtown area, has been ranked as one of the top 50 New Year’s Eve destinations around the world. In fact, there is no other free event of this size for New Year’s Eve that is larger than Celebrate San Antonio in the state of Texas. Festivities continue through 12:30AM.
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