SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The return of
traditional favorites and new exciting additions promise to make
San Antonio the go-to destination
for the holidays.
Can't miss the San Antonio River Walk holidays, with the return of
the Parade, caroling and 100,000 twinkling lights.
New this year is Lightscape at the San Antonio
Botanical Garden, November 19 –
January 2. This massive light
extravaganza debuts in Texas after
sold out shows in the UK. Visitors can enjoy the unique flora of
the 38-acre gardens immersed in the magical glow of thousands of
twinkling lights and displays set along a beautifully illuminated
one-mile path. The show includes installations unique to
Texas created by local and
international artists.
Visitors will not want to miss the cherished River
Walk activities – kicking off with the return of the Ford
Holiday Parade November 26 under
100,000 multicolored lights twinkling above the winding River Walk,
draping from some 300-year cypress trees and creating a magical
canopy through January 10. For the
parade itself, more than 20 highly decorated barges with costumed
characters, music and more float by entertaining all. San Antonio's holiday spirit on the River Walk
continues after the parade. The first three weekends of December,
the Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias returns with more
than 2,000 luminarias (small sand-filled bags with candles)
lining the banks of the River Walk as singers from
the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling float by on
the river (December 2-23).
A city of blended cultures and always in Fiesta-mode, activities
can be found across San Antonio
for all tastes and ages. Here is a sampling of what the
Alamo City has lined up for
2021:
- The Alamo – the
Alamo grounds will be decorated
with festive lights and decorated tree in the plaza, November 19 – January
3. Homemade Christmas will feature historical crafts, 19th
century trades, and carols to showcase Texans celebrated Christmas
in the mid-1800s.
- Pearl – Celebrate the season with Holiday Night Markets,
Chanukah celebration, Posada carols, and more, starting
November 19.
- Morgan's Wonderland – the world's only ultra-accessible
theme park hosts Wonderland Christmas on 13 select evenings
November through Dec. 23. The fully
inclusive Morgan's Wonderland features special holiday
entertainment, thousands of shimmering lights and festive
decorations at the 25-acre park. Those with physical and cognitive
special needs receive free admission.
- Natural Bridge Caverns – Christmas in the Caverns
returns to Natural Bridge Caverns with live Caroling in the
Caverns, the Trail of Lights walk-through, synthetic skating rink,
outdoor s'mores station, AMAZEn' Reindeer Round Up, a 30-foot
musical Christmas tree, and Spelunker Claus.
- Rotary Ice Rink at Travis Park – Ice skating and a
decorated tree at historic Travis Park downtown will run from after
Thanksgiving to January 22.
- San Antonio Zoo – At Zoo Lights, guests see life-sized
animals from the savanna, including a 15-foot-tall illuminated
giraffe in Starry Safari while sipping hot cocoa; stroll under a
unique display of lights, roast s'mores, decorate cookies with Mrs.
Claus, and visit Santa. There is a high-energy Lakeside Light Show
featuring pixel technology combined with a custom soundtrack
guaranteed to have all dancing to favorite Christmas tunes along
with Latin inspired songs.
- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration – The largest Christmas
event in Texas returns
November 11 – January 2. The marine life park will transform
into a holiday wonderland featuring millions of sparkling lights,
decorations, holiday festivities, and delectable holiday treats and
eats. This year's event also includes brand-new shows and
entertainment, and an exclusive pass member scavenger
hunt.
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Holiday in the Park returns
with wondrous holiday enchantment featuring the park's dazzling
Holiday Express train ride, enchanting caroling Christmas tree
family, and the family favorite spectacular live nativity show, The
Majesty of Christmas, November 20 –
January 2.
For even more light-filled
imagery and holiday celebrations, plus event details,
including dates, hours and pricing, go
to VisitSanAntonio.com/holidays.
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