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The Paseo Del Rio Association is pleased to produce the 2015 Ford Holiday River Parade. The association was formed in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk. This is done through special events, public education and Rio Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses. For more information call 210227-4262.
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PRESIDENT Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Café PAST PRESIDENT Justin Holley, ABH Hospitality TREASURER Pierre Oliver, Casa Rio Restaurant
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nancy D. Hunt, Paseo del Rio Association EX-OFFICIO Anthony Piazzi, Centro SA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
Bob Buchanan, The Original Mexican Restaurant
CHAIR, OPERATION COMMITTEE JIM MERY, Andreas Esparaza, Center City Development and Boudro’s Operations Department OFFICER AT LARGE John Carbajal, Rio Rio Cantina
Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s & Gabriel’s Liquor Maria Martinez, Marriott Plaza Shannon Miller, Office of Historic Preservation, COSA Ric Morales, Silver Eagle Distributors
Terry Corless, MadDogs British Pub
Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media Michael Dudek, The Westin RiverWalk
John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting
Mae Escobar, STEVE SCHAUER, aMAEzing Marketing Group San Antonio River Authority Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt
Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties Beth Smith, Hotel Emma
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VIA’s Holiday Special on the Blue Route will connect riders from the Pearl to Blue Star, and points in between, from November 27 to January 2. Shop. Eat. ExplorE. And Enjoy the Ride this Holiday Season. • Runs every 15 minutes with extended hours. • Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Weekends, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Fares are $1.20, or 60 cents for customers with a VIA Reduced Fare ID. VIA passes are accepted.
Visit VIainfo.net or call (210) 362-2020 for more details.
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Dear Friends, My fondest childhood memories of Christmastime were going with my mother and brother to see the Holiday River Parade. After dinner, we would marvel at all the lights and watch the parade from one of the bridges. The enormous crowds made it seem like half of San Antonio was there. I remember hoping each year that it would snow and although it never did, the tradition remains one of my fondest memories. Erica and I look forward to passing along the tradition this year to our kids, Carina and Cristian. Happy Holidays to everyone! Juliรกn Castro
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Fiesta de las Luminarias
December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 2015 At dusk, weather permitting
Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 3,000 Luminarias. This century’s old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only for three weekends in December. Luminarias are lit – weather permitting. Luminarias are a traditional Mexican Christmas lantern originally consisting of a candle set in sand inside a small paper bag. Thirty volunteers spend nearly 2 hours each night lighting the candles. Volunteers consist of Boy Scouts, youth organizations and church groups The candles are left on the bank of the river till they naturally extinguish. Over 27,000 candles are burned each year. This event is not held if raining. Prime time to view the Luminarias is on the weekends when viewers can enjoy both the lights and the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling 6:158:15pm. Duck into a River Walk restaurant or bar for dinner or a drink.
Winter Arts & Crafts Show
December 11-13, 2015, approximately 10am-8pm River Walk Extension (close to San Antonio Convention & Rivercenter Mall)
Vendors display and sell handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk.
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ful time of the year! www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Ford Caroling Nights with Santa
Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5th, 6-9pm Arneson Theatre, River Walk
Bring your camera and take your own photos with the “real” Santa. This photo-op is free and open to the public. This photo op is early enough to take a family holiday portrait! Enjoy free holiday music and the famous River Walk Christmas lights shining 100,000 strong. New this year is letter writing to Santa including a mailbox and “Believe-o-Meter. Amateur models will be showing the must-have holiday styles all courtesy of Macy’s.
Ford Holiday Boat Caroling
December 2-20, 2015, 6:15-8:15pm Throughout the 2 1/2 miles in the downtown area of the River Walk
Five boats float on the river each night carrying a different group each hour performing live Christmas carols. More than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups participate each year. Joyous caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk. The public is invited to stroll on the banks of the river or sit outdoors in a restaurant to enjoy the caroling. Call to reserve a barge 210-227-4262 ext 103
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Grand Marshal - Honorable Juliรกn Castro The Honorable Juliรกn Castro is a former San Antonio city councilman and mayor and homegrown son who now serves as the 16t Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Castro was born in San Antonio and attended Jefferson High School. He graduated Stanford University with degrees in political science and communications and went on to Harvard University where he received a law degree. His wife Erica and daughter Carina join him on the float.
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San Antonio Gardenia and Musical C lub The club was founded in 1960, to further interest in the fine arts and promote friendship within the membership. The organization awards fine art scholarships to deserving fine art students who graduate from within Bexar County high schools and remain in San Antonio to attend college. Members participate in a monthly gathering where scholarship recipients perform.
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Paseo del Rio Association Paseo is a member-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to promote, protect and preserve YOUR River Walk. Learn all about Paseo through the website and through social media- Facebook.com/sanantoniotxriverwalk, Twitter.com/@Paseo and watch great videos from Paseo events on YouTube/River Walk San Antonio/Paseo del Rio Association. New volunteers, members and sponsors are always welcome. www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk. com. Pick up a copy of Rio magazine, the official magazine of the River Walk.
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The City of San Antonio Mayor & City Council The City of San Antonio employs over 11,000 people with a $2 billion budget. San Antonio, a full service, home-rule city, is the 7th largest city in the United States, with a corporate boundary of 486 square miles, serving a population of 1.4 million residents with 28 million visitors each year. The city partners with Paseo del Rio Association, Ford Holiday River Parade organizer, to promote the River Walk along with downtown as a destination. www.SanAntonio.gov
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Experience the spirit of the holidays on Museum Reach segment of the San Antonio River Walk and enjoy a display of holiday lights and special treats featuring: Santa's Wonderland on the Brooklyn Ave. Bridge Holiday Music Barges along the Museum Reach Holiday Music on River Level by DJ Steven Lee Moya
Saturday, December 5, 2015 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 10 Brooklyn Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215
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South Texas Ford Dealers Ford is dedicated to building great products to meet our customer’s needs and benefit our communities. This is the foundation for Ford’s success, a global innovator and automotive industry leader in six continents with 195,000 employees and 66 plants worldwide. The South Texas Ford Dealers are honored to join together and bring this event to you and others on the River Walk, San Antonio’s happy place. Please come back this holiday season. www.TexasFord.com
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OneMain Financial OneMain Financial provides personal loans with one-on-one, local service at branches nationwide. Loan specialists work with customers to find personalized loan solutions that best fit their needs and budget, offering a simple and straightforward loan application, fixed rates and multiple payment options. That’s why more than one million people count on OneMain Financial for the money they need, when they need it. Visit their booth outside the Arneson River Theatre or www.OneMainFinancial.com/loans to learn more.
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to hiring and honoring those who serve. Two years ago we pledged to hire at least 10,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. We’re thrilled to announce that as of November 2015 Starbucks Coffee Company has hired 5,500 veterans and military spouses. We’re committed to hiring, honoring and strengthening the veteran community and to spark a renewed spirit of responsibility for citizenship in America. www.Starbucks.com
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Beethoven Kinderchor The Beethoven Kinderchor is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving German heritage in San Antonio through the signing of traditional German children’s songs. The Kinderchor meets on Tuesday at the Beethoven Halle during the school year. Children, ages 4-15, who would like to sing in German are welcomed and encouraged to join. Participation is free. The club also features men’s and women’s choirs. www.beethovenmaennerchor.com
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University of the Incarnate Word The University of the Incarnate Word is the largest Catholic University in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW is home to nearly 11,000 students representing 69 countries. UIW has locations throughout San Antonio as well as campuses in Corpus Christi, Mexico and a European Study Center in Heidelberg Germany and over 140 “sister schools” in 44 countries. At UIW, you will know success. Visit www.UIW.edu
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Loan offers are subject to credit approval and other restrictions and requirements may apply. OneMain Financial and “Your needs. Your goals. Your dreams.” are registered service marks of OneMain Financial Holdings, Inc.
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Macy’s Macy’s invites Believers of all ages to write a letter to Santa and help make wishes come true. For every letter dropped off at a Macy’s store or sent online at macys.com/believe through December 24, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish®, up to $1million. Macy’s introduces Wish Writer™ stylus and app with games and activities, $1 of purchase price will help us grant life-changing wishes.
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WOAI-TV / KABB-TV / KMYS-TV The Sinclair San Antonio Television Stations (SBG San Antonio) include WOAI-TV, KABB-TV and KMYS-TV. We provide high quality local news and programming on television across all our media platforms, keeping San Antonio informed about issues that matter to our community. Our stations take an active role in the community, working with dozens of nonprofit groups to improve lives in San Antonio. www.news4sa.com / www.foxsanantonio.com / www.kmys.tv
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The Texas Cavaliers Founded in 1926, the Texas Cavaliers have been part of San Antonio culture and Fiesta. The Texas Cavaliers is an organization of 600 business, civic and community leaders, who dedicate their time and talents to supporting San Antonio area non-profits through the Texas Cavalier Charitable Foundation. Over the last 25 years the foundation has given over $4 million to many local children’s charities. www.texascavaliers.org
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Bud Light/Silver Eagle Silver Eagle Distributors is the nation’s largest Anheuser-Busch distributor. Headquartered in Houston, Silver Eagle bases its operation for 13 South Texas counties out of San Antonio. Bud Light/Silver Eagle plays an active role in the local community through participation in a variety of events and organizations. Bud Light/Silver Eagle has brought a message of responsibility to adult consumers and wants to encourage them to make plans for a designated driver or alternative transportation. Always remember to enjoy responsibly! https://silvereagle.com/
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H-E-B H-E-B wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. Whether you’re serving up the season’s eatings, decking the halls or wrapping up your gift list, stop by your neighborhood H-E-B or H-E-B plus! for jolly low prices. From a Texas style celebration with all the trimmings to gifts for all ages, no store does more than to help you make the most of your holiday celebration than H-E-B, where Here, Everything’s Better. www.HEB.com
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“I ❤ to Learn Chinese” Chinese Sunday School offers courses in:
Chinese Language Programs Children ages 3 and up Middle & High School students HSK and Adult classes
Chinese Culture Programs Kungfu, Taichi, Children’s Choir, Dragon Dance, Waist Drum, Dance, Music, Art and more
Register for Sunday Chinese School Courses held at UTSA Main Campus on Sundays from 1-5pm Visit us at utsa.edu/confucius/programs/scs or call (210) 458-6242
The Confucius Institute at UTSA promotes mutual understanding between US and China, Chinese culture awareness and language learning.
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Rey Feo LXVIII, Darren Casey & Rey Feo Scholarship Fund
Rey Feo LXVIII (68), Darren Casey is the People’s King for 2016, Fiesta. He has raised over $500,000 to achieve this honor. Since 1947, more than $4 million has been raised and awarded to over 3,000 students by the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation. Rey Feo will visit over 65 schools, spreading the message of education to thousands of students. www.reyfeoscholarship.com
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The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Year-round, its programs in greater San Antonio bring vital assistance and compassionate support to over 1,500 people daily. The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio inspire and enable young people through the love of Jesus Christ; to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. www.salvationarmysatx.org
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The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
For 82 years SALB has served the blind or vision impaired throughout their life in all areas. Last year 9,000 locals received service and over 250 blind/legally blind people work in manufacturing producing 30,000 items per day for the military and government. Over 300 local companies now purchase their office/cleaning supplies from the Lighthouse. Every purchase creates jobs for the blind! 210 5311533 www.salighthouse.org<http://www.salighthouse.org
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Drury Plaza Riverwalk
Brighton Center
Experience the River Walk this holiday season with Drury Hotels. The renovated Alamo National Bank Building reopened in 2007 as Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. We invite you to take in San Antonio history, relax at the rooftop pool overlooking the San Fernando Cathedral, and enjoy 5:30 Kickback© with food and drinks served every evening. “At Drury Hotels, the extras aren’t extra!” Happy holidays from our family to yours. www.DruryHotels.com/sanantonio
For over 40 years the Brighton Center has been at the fore front of education and development for children with disabilities and helping families restore hope for their child’s future. Services include in-home therapy; teaching children how to walk, talk, and play to parent training and education programs. Brighton empowers families to become selfsufficient and self-confident with tools and knowledge that lasts way beyond the time frame of the services provided. www.BrightonSA.org
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UTSA Confucius Institute The mission of the institute is to promote mutual understanding between U.S. and China, promote Chinese culture awareness and Chinese language learning. Its Sunday Chinese school has over 140 students, from 3 to 65 years old. The institute also organize and sponsor summer camp in China for UTSA students, host lectures in both Chinese culture and literacy at UTSA and is cosponsored by both UTSA and Hanban, the headquarters of Confucius Institute in China. http://www.utsa.edu/confucius
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Briscoe Western Art Museum The Briscoe Western Art Museum, named in honor of former Texas Governor, Dolph Briscoe, Jr. and his wife Janey, is located on the Historic River Walk in downtown San Antonio. Its mission, through preservation of the art, history and culture of the American West, the Briscoe Museum inspires and educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the regions rich traditions and shared heritage. www.briscoemuseum.org
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Traders Village Traders Village is the largest weekend flea market and entertainment complex in San Antonio. Spread over 100-acres with 1,000 vendors, shoppers from around the world come for the bargain hunting, amusement rides and family festivals yearround. Special events featured every weekend. Traders Village is where you can come for the shopping and stay for the fun! TradersVillage.com
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Riverwalk Fun Pass The River Walk Fun Pass is the best choice for discounts in Downtown San Antonio with over 30 participating vendors offering discounts on attractions, shopping and dining ranging from free appetizers to half-off an entrée, to discounted attraction admission. The River Walk Fun Pass is free and super easy to receive. Just stop by one of the locations downtown at 217 Alamo Plaza, or at the Guest Services booth at River Center Mall.
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Rio San Antonio Cruises Come down to the San Antonio River Walk and enjoy a 35-minute narrated cruise aboard our award-winning tours. We were recently crowned a “Top 10 Boat Ride” in the United States by USA Today Travel and are sure you will have a memorable journey too. Also offering: Rio Taxi, Dining Cruises, & Private Charters. Join us and create your memory this holiday season. www.riosanantonio.com
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Photos With Santa $5
Weekends November 28 - December 20 Net proceeds benefit: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Holiday Gifts Bargains Amusement Rides Restaurants Family Fun SW Loop 410 • 210-623-8383 • tradersvillage.com
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Mad Dogs British Pub Founded on the River Walk in 1996, Mad Dogs has its roots in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong, where the restaurant served lavish helpings of British food, adult beverages and fun to visiting tourists and naval personnel. Mad Dogs has the most beautiful waterside terrace on the River Walk and is famous for its’ Britbabes, Winston the Dog as well as Yards, Kilts, Fish & Chips & Fun! www.maddogs.net
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LULAC Council No. 2 Established in 1929, LULAC COUNCIL NO. 2 started the Fiesta Queen’s contest, Feria de las Flores. The contest now funds college scholarships (over $30,000) per year in partnership with the Alamo Community College District for the Parent-Child Scholarship Program. Applications for scholarships are available through the San Antonio College Women’s Empowerment Center and online, www.alamo.edu/sac/swans/scholarships/
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UTSA Confucius Institute Sunday Chinese School Program Sunday Chinese school provides year-round Chinese language programs and Chinese culture programs for pre-school to adults with over 140 students, from 3 to 65 years old. Courses held at the UTSA main campus include Chinese culture, Chinese Chen style taichi, children’s dance, children’s choir, dragon dance, waist drum, Chinese music instruments, art and more. http://www.utsa.edu/confucius/programs/scs/
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San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau The Convention & Visitors Bureau works every day to make visits special for tourists and residents alike, and the holiday season in San Antonio is an especially magical time. The city’s rich culture and history, burgeoning culinary and cocktail scene, exciting attractions, unique events and affordability make it a must-see destination. So let’s celebrate the season San Antonio-style. And keep the party going all season long by planning your unforgettable trip at www. VisitSanAntonio.com
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Year-round FUN on the River Walk
Please visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com for dates & details. At the bottom of the home page select “Sign Up” to receive general information emails on the River Walk or “Plan Your Trip” for specific types of information. January
Winter Arts & Craft Show Bud Light Battle of the Bands
February
May
Yellow Ribbon Project America’s Armed Forces River Parade Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show
Bud Light Mardi Gras River Walk Parade & Festival
June
March
July
Murphy’s Pub Crawl St. Patrick’s Day Arts & Crafts Show Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day River Parade & Festival Dyeing of the River Green
April
Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show
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Ford Lucky Duck Race
July 4th Arts & Crafts Show
August
Ford Canoe Challenge
September
Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show Bud Light, The Taste
October
Bud Light Halloween Fest
November
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December
Ford Holiday Boat Caroling Ford Caroling Nights with Santa Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
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FIVE PERFORMANCES!
Dec. 21st - 24th at the H-E-B Performance Hall
To purchase tickets online, visit: www.TobinCenter.org Or call the the Box Office at (210) 223-8624 Tobin Center Box Offfce | 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205