Downtown San Antonio Comes Alive This Holiday Season

November 24, 2023 - January 2, 2024

Downtown San Antonio sparkles this holiday season with a brand-new tradition that will surely be a timeless favorite for years to come.

Visit over five blocks of Houston Street, from Legacy Park to the Alamo, where you'll be greeted with the magic of twinkling lights and large, festive decorations, entertainers, and special offerings from restaurants, shops, and partners.

San Antonio Holidays on Houston Street
Calendar of Events

Plan Ahead

The holiday season is busy in downtown San Antonio – plan ahead! There are numerous street closures in the downtown area and the potential for heavy traffic, with several large events thappening throughout the month.

Take public transportation, ride-share, bike, walk, or consult a navigation and traffic app before you leave. Visit the City of San Antonio’s street closure website for more information and sign up for downtown street closure notices by subscribing to the City’s street closure updates email.

Visitor Parking

Check out the City of San Antonio’s SAPark website for easy, convenient, and affordable parking!

A full list of City-owned garages, lots and meters can be found here. Downtown Tuesday offers free parking on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. in City-owned parking facilities, and City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce.