Holiday Lights on the San Antonio River Walk
Day After Thanksgiving - Early January
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The famous holiday lights on the River Walk light up each year, the day after Thanksgiving, at our Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and shine each night brightly through early January.
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 on Friday, November 27, 2026.
We invite you to experience the spectacular display of 200,000 lights draped across the towering bald cypress trees lining the River Walk.
Visiting the River Walk to enjoy the spectacular holiday lights is free. The River Walk is a public park open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Holiday lights are on the downtown portion of the River Walk.
Check our Events page for other events that coincide with the holiday lights, like the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling.