Christmas on Paseo Del Rio
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 27, 2009, 7 pm
Over 100,000 twinkling lights, draped through and from Cypress trees, bridges and stairways, illuminate a mystical world below street level on the San Antonio River Walk. The lights are lit on November 27, 2009. The lights are lit each evening through January 1, 2010.
Ford River Parade
The lighting ceremony is the official kickoff to the Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festivities. Reserved seating is available along the parade route and tickets are sold through the Paseo Del Rio Association (210 227-4262). The parade along San Antonio’s River Walk features illuminated floats filled with costumed celebrants and celebrities.
Blessing of the Animals
December 5, 2009, noon to 6 pm
Market Square
Bring your animals on a leash. The blessing begins at 1 pm. Stay for the many activities for families with children, like petting zoo, face painting, Pancho Claus, strolling mariachis and more.
Holiday Boat Caroling
November 28-December 20, 2009, 6 30 pm-945 pm
River level by Chamber of Commerce
The sounds of Christmas fill the air as over 180 choral groups serenade the River Walk. You hear all types of music as these members of school, civic, business and church organizations sing their songs to Heaven from boats cruising the San Antonio River.
La Gran Posada
Posada means “inn” in Spanish
December 20, 2009, beginning at 6 pm
Milam Park to San Fernando Cathedral
La Gran Posada is an reenactment of the search by Mary and Joseph for a birthplace for Jesus. Marchers holding candles follow Mary and Joseph as they search for shelter, singing traditional Christmas songs and carols. The procession begins in Milam Park and ends at the San Fernando Cathedral. After the procession and prayer, local musicians play in the cathedral.
Fiesta de las Luminarias
December 4-20, 2009, begins at dusk on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only
Over 6,000 luminarias line the San Antonio River, symbolically marking the lighting of the way for the Holy Family. This is an uplifting way to experience the Christmas season on the San Antonio River Walk without breaking the bank.
San Antonio River Walk | Historic Market Square| San Fernando Cathedral | San Antonio CVB
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