Dates City San Antonio Has Christmas Lights On Riverwalk 2024. Held the day after thanksgiving, the parade and river lighting ceremony begin on friday, november 29, 2024, at 6 pm at the tobin center, with a live broadcast at 7:05 pm from the arneson river theatre.  — take a look at our map of san antonio christmas lights which includes favorites like zoo lights at the san antonio zoo, lightscape at the san antonio botanical gardens, and many more!*

 — experience the magic of the san antonio riverwalk at christmas with festive decorations, holiday lights, a christmas tree lighting ceremony, river parade, boat caroling, live. Cruise along the paseo del rio.