WATCH: 2024 Texas Cavaliers River Parade in downtown San Antonio

  

SAN ANTONIOWatch all live Texas Cavaliers River Parade coverage on the KSAT+ page.

Thousands of people are expected to line the banks of the San Antonio River on Monday, April 22 for the 79th annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade.

Dozens of decorated floats will travel down the San Antonio River. The parade starts at 7 p.m. on the northern part of the San Antonio River, near Navarro Street. The floats will reach the Shops at Rivercenter at around 7:30 p.m. and restaurants between Crockett and College streets around 7:45 p.m.

KSAT will start coverage at 6:30 p.m. with the Texas Cavaliers Military Pre-Party. The parade coverage will take place from 7-9 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade Afterparty from 9-10 p.m.

You can watch KSAT’s live coverage on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com, or in the video player at the top of this article.

KSAT will also have a live feed from a barge so viewers can have a prime view of Fiesta fans along the parade route.

The parade theme is ¡Viva America!: Great American Landmarks and the grand marshal is William Beckmann, a musician from Del Rio.

Click here to view information about tickets and the parade route.

>> Tickets for the 2024 KSAT Fiesta parties are on sale now 🌺

The Texas Cavaliers consist of about 500 business and community leaders. The organization was founded in 1926, and in 1989, the Texas Cavaliers developed the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation to support local charities.

Of course, there are plenty of festivities to choose from. KSAT already has a list of the major Fiesta parades and when they will take place , including the events that will be televised on KSAT 12 and livestreamed online and on the free KSAT app.

Also, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Fiesta, including parade routes, day-of events and food by the numbers.

Check out the weather forecast from the KSAT meteorologists before you head out to Fiesta events so you can dress accordingly. Make sure to post your images and videos on KSAT Connect!


Watch Fiesta coverage live on KSAT

KSAT will offer live coverage for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events.

Here’s when you can watch them on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com:

  • Thursday, April 18: Fiesta Fiesta at Alamodome, 8-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
  • Friday, April 19: Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary’s University, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
  • Monday, April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Texas Cavaliers Military Pre-Party. Watch parade coverage from 7-9 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade Afterparty from 9-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
  • Tuesday, April 23: NIOSA, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus
  • Friday, April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade, coverage starts at 10 a.m. with a pre-parade special. Watch parade coverage from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
  • Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Pooch Parade at Heights Pool in Alamo Heights, 9-10 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
  • Saturday, April 27: Texas Eats Fiesta Special, 6-7 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
  • Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade, coverage starts with a pre-party from 7-8 p.m. Watch parade coverage from 8-11 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.

Get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free here.

This is just a partial list. As Fiesta gets closer, we will update our plans which may include covering even more events live.

Stay tuned!


Here are links to the complete list of day-of events for Fiesta 2024:

Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page. You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters.


Party with KSAT 🎉

We want our KSAT Insiders to join us for all the fun!

KSAT will have Fiesta parties at the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Tickets are on sale now!

Here’s what’s included with your purchase:

  • Admission to the exclusive KSAT party.
  • Access to on-site portable restrooms.
  • Assigned grandstand seating to view the parade.
  • 2 tacos and 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Access to the cash bar.
  • A chance to mingle with neighbors and your favorite KSAT weather and news peeps.

You could also have the chance to be on TV during our live broadcast of the parades.

Click here to read more about buying a ticket, and watch the video below to see 2023′s big KSAT Insiders parties.


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