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The Fiesta River Parade Route runs along the scenic San Antonio River Walk, from Navarro Street downstream to the Shops at Rivercenter. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade is a Fiesta San Antonio staple, typically held on Fiesta Monday from about 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The parade begins near Navarro Street, flows through downtown toward the Shops at Rivercenter, and offers reserved seating for roughly 18,000 guests along the parade route, with additional viewing available along the River Walk. The primary viewing venue is Arneson River Theatre, which has undergone updates to sound and lighting to enhance the experience. Keep reading for seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth Fiesta night.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Event: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, part of Fiesta San Antonio, along the San Antonio River Walk from Navarro Street downstream to the Shops at Rivercenter.
- Capacity: about 18,000 reserved seats along the parade route; additional general viewing along the River Walk.
- Time: typically 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Fiesta Monday; first floats often near Navarro Street, route progresses toward Rivercenter.
- Route specifics: Start near Navarro Street; parade flows downstream through downtown to the Shops at Rivercenter; handicap seating area available (Area 14 near city elevator, per parade materials).
- Parking: nearby options include Presa Street Parking (215 S Presa), St. John's Lutheran Church Parking (502 E Nueva St), plus River Walk garages such as Riverbend (400 E Commerce), Convention Center Garage (850 E Commerce), Dolorosa Lot, and St. Mary’s Garage; SAPark app available for rates/usages.
- Transit: VIA Metropolitan Transit offers park-and-ride options to Fiesta locations; use park-and-ride centers (e.g., Crossroads, Stone Oak, Brooks) to reach events.
- Nearby hotels: multiple River Walk hotels within walking distance (e.g., Westin Riverwalk, Hilton Palacio del Rio, Marriott properties, Hotel Contessa, SpringHill Suites, etc.).
- Notable events hosted: Texas Cavaliers River Parade itself; Fiesta Noche del Rio at Arneson River Theatre; Ford Holiday River Parade; viewing parties at Briscoe Western Art Museum; Brackenridge Park Conservancy events.
- Venue status: Arneson River Theatre remains active and is the primary viewing venue; recent renovations to sound/lighting systems announced, but no demolition or renaming of the venue.