Holiday Lights on the River Walk
The famous holiday lights on the River Walk will turn on this year on November 28, 2025, at our Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and will shine brightly each night until dawn on Monday, January 13th.
Our Annual Ford Holiday River Parade kicks off the holiday season and is the official televised lighting ceremony at Arneson River Theatre. Join us for this festive event Friday, November 28, 2025.
We invite you to experience the spectacular display of over 100,000 lights (2,250 strings of light) draped over the towering bald cypress trees that line the River Walk.
Visiting the River Walk to enjoy the spectacular holiday lights is free. The River Walk is a public park open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. Holiday lights are on the downtown portion of the River Walk.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Location:
San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
Time:
dusk to dawn
Price:
Free
Ages
All AgesWeb Service