River Authority Announces 2020 Holiday Lights Schedule

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WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) invites the public to visit the Museum Reach segment of the San Antonio River Walk and San Pedro Creek Culture Park every evening beginning November 16 through January 4 to enjoy the annual holiday lights. A 30 ft. musical tree light show at the Museum Reach lock and dam will also return for the entire duration of the 11th Annual Museum Reach River of Lights. The River Authority is also planning virtual holiday events for the public to enjoy which will be available through the agency’s social media channels during the month of December.

WHEN: November 16 – January 4

WHERE: The Museum Reach boundaries are located between Grayson and Lexington St. The 30-foot musical tree can be found at the Lock & Dam located at 510 Brooklyn Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215

San Pedro Creek Culture Park is located at 715 Camaron St. San Antonio, TX 7820. The holiday lights are located in the opened phase from North Santa Rosa St through Houston St.

WHO:  San Antonio River Authority

NOTES: For more information about the Museum Reach River of Lights, follow the River Authority social media channels at @sanantonioriver. For more information about the San Pedro Creek Culture Park holiday lights and virtual events, follow @sanpedrocreek.

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