San Antonio's holiday season celebrates the city's rich mix of cultures and traditions. From the candle-lit processions ofLas Posadasat San Fernando Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage Spanish Colonial Missions, held December 16-23, to La Gran Tamaladaon December 13 at Historic Market Square, where families gather to make tamales by hand, the season is filled with warmth and connection. Here are some Alamo City holiday happenings:
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— The season officially kicks off with the44th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting CeremonyFriday, November 28, 2025, setting the River Walk aglow with the theme “Merry Movie Magic” and the switch flipped on 100,000 lights twinkling above the river.
— On street level, downtown San Antonio stays festive asHolidays on Houston Streetreturns December 5-14, transforming a historic corridor into a glowing celebration filled with 350,000+ lights, music, and local flavor. Shop from more than 50 local vendors during Market Weekend, December 12-14.
— Holidays atHemisfairreturns November 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026, transforming Hemisfair's Civic Park into a holiday destination with ice skating, festive décor, and family-friendly fun.
— Experience the magic of the season atSeaWorld San Antonio, transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland with millions of lights, a brand-new Christmas parade, and festive shows for all ages.
— Holiday in the Park returns toSix Flags Fiesta Texasfrom November 22 to December 23, transforming the park into a holiday wonderland with 2.5 million lights, 75,000 decorations, and San Antonio's tallest Christmas tree at 70 feet.
— Take the holidays underground atNatural Bridge Cavernsduring Christmas at the Caverns, December 6-23. Experience caroling deep below the surface and a glittering Trail of Lightsabove ground.
— TheSan Antonio Zoocomes alive from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026, with millions of lights, larger-than-life animal lanterns, and festive displays during Zoo Lights.
— At theSan Antonio Botanical Garden, witness art and nature merge into magic during Illuminate, running November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026.
— The Alamo City is a great place to ring in the new year at CelebrateSA: New Year's Eve Party and Countdown downtown, at the theme parks, and of course catch football excitement at the Alamo Bowl on December 30, 2025.
For a full list of holiday events, offers, and festive fun, visit VisitSanAntonio.com/Holidays/.
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