NIOSA Rain Rock hoisted at botanical garden in hopes of clear skies for holiday light display
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio could really use some decent rain but the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABOT) is hoping at least for a few dry evenings as it enlists the help of the NIOSA Rain Rock.
After a soggy start to the holiday season, SABOT officials held a special ceremony Thursday to hang the rock and ward off unfavorable weather for the duration of Lightscape.
This is the second year Lightscape has returned to San Antonio. It’s a one-mile walking trail illuminated with hundreds of thousands of lights and various art displays, including a cathedral of lights and a flower forest.
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“A Night in Old San Antonio,” commonly referred to as NIOSA, has hung the rain rock in a traditional ceremony that dates back to the 1970s. The four-night festival takes place downtown every year during Fiesta.
Tickets for Lightscape can be purchased online. Entry times are available every 15 minutes from 5:30 – 9 p.m and most guests finish the trail in 90 minutes. Prices for Lightscape vary depending on the date and time selected.
Want to know what the weather will look like before you plan your visit? KSAT’s Weather Authority has you covered.
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is located at 555 Funston Place.
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