River parade and lighting ceremonies to kick off SA holiday season

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Published: 11/20/2012 3:05 pm

Updated: 11/23/2012 11:06 am

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio will kick off the 2012 holiday season with the Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 23rd.

The Holiday River Parade will feature beautifully illuminated floats, celebrities, and bands. This year's Grand Marshal is Olympic Silver Medalist and San Antonio local Jimmy Feigan. The parade will run from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will go on rain or shine.

Tickets will be available at Will Call the day of the parade. Will Call will be located in La Villita at 418 Villita St., 78205 outside of the La Villita Assembly Hal between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You must present a picture ID to claim your tickets. Children 3 years of age or older will need a ticket.

CLICK HERE for a 2012 Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony Program

CLICK HERE to view a list of frequently asked questions about the Holiday River Parade

Alamo Plaza: H-E-B Tree Lighting Celebration

The 28th Annual H-E-B Tree Lighting Celebration in Alamo Plaza is also set for Friday.

The event is free and will include face painters, balloon artists, and live musical entertainment with special guest Sebastien De La Cruz from America's Got Talent.

The 55-foot White Fir Christmas Tree from the Shasta Mountain is H-E-B's gift to the city. The tree will be adorned with more than 10,000 LED lights and 450 ornaments and decorations reflecting a Texan Education theme, with all Texas Colleges represented.

WHEN: Friday, November 23
3:00 p.m. Entertainment Begins
6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Program
6:20 p.m. Santa Claus Appears to Light the Tree
6:20 - 7:00 p.m. Entertainment Continues

WHERE: Alamo Plaza

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