Mardi Gras Artisan Show
February 17– 19
Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM; Monday 11AM-8PM
Over 40 artists display and sell their beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. Free admission.

Royal Masquerade Gala
February 21
Formal attire, masks, and beads will set the tone as guests dance to live music, play casino games, dine on a sumptuous Cajun buffet, sip cocktails, and bid on the silent auction to vie for great prizes. Tix sold online at TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events

Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
February 18 - 19, Festival: 1 - 8 PM; River Parade on Feb. 19.
Arneson River Theatre & La Villita
A procession of decorated river floats transforms the River Walk into a floating Mardi Gras celebration. Krewes of costumed revelers and live entertainment celebrate San Antonio style. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and food vendors. The public is encouraged to come dressed in masks, costumes, and beads. Free admission. Food, drink, and souvenirs are for a fee.

Sunday JazzFest
February 19, 1 - 8 PM
Arneson River Theatre & La Villita
A day of smooth jazz on the River Walk on the Arneson River Theatre stage. Free admission. Food and drink are for a fee.

St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show
March 17- 19, 11 - 11 PM; Monday 11AM-8PM
River Walk Extension
Over 40 artists display and sell their beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. Free admission.

Dyeing the River Walk Green
March 17- 18, 1 - 3 PM Starting at Mad Dogs British Pub
Each year since 1968 the River Walk is magically transformed into the River Shannon through 25 gallons of eco-friendly green dye. This is a popular event on social media, and the transformation is fun to watch while sitting outdoors along a cafe or bar patio. A bagpiper plays on the dye boat as the river transforms into an emerald green color. Free viewing along the entire 2 ½ mile downtown portion of the River Walk.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 17 -18
Festival: 1- 8  PM, 1 – 6 PM
Arneson River Theatre & Villita Way
This event started in 1968 and is organized as a joint project by Visit San Antonio - River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas. Beer is sold at the Arneson River Theatre along with Irish and other ethnic foods. Festival entertainment includes a family-friendly interactive activity called Passport to Ireland, and other vendors. Other festival activities include caricatures, photo booth, and performances of Irish music, and dance. Free admission and activities. Food, drink, and souvenirs are for a fee.

St. Patrick’s Day River Parade
March 18, 4 - 5 PM
2 ½ mile downtown area of the River Walk
A procession of 12 Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route. Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. This event started in 1968 and has been organized by the Visit San Antonio - River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas. Free to enjoy.

Shamrock-N-Roll (Part of St. Patrick’s Festival & River Parade)
March 17; 4 - 8  PM
Arneson River Theatre & La Villita
Since 1968, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated on the River Walk. This year we add entertainment to the Arneson River Theatre stage with Celtic Rock, Folk, and Pub Music. Free seating at the Arneson River Theatre

Luck of the Irish Dyeing & River Parade - Museum Reach
March 18
Museum Reach Dyeing (Lock & Dam to Pearl Basin)
Museum Reach River Parade (Lock & Dam to Pearl Basin)
If you find yourself near the Museum Reach of the River Walk on Saturday March 18, then you have been gifted the “Luck of the Irish”! A second River Dyeing and River Parade will promenade along this portion of the river extension, following the traditional downtown St. Patrick’s River Parade. The Museum Reach will be dyed green followed by the new Luck of the Irish River Parade. The dyeing and the parade will begin near the Lock & Dam and head north to the Pearl Basin and return. We encourage spectators to view this new parade from one of our official viewing locations, or from a balcony or patio. Free to enjoy.

Ford Mariachi Festival
April 25 – 27
6 - 8 PM
Downtown area of the River Walk
This free, official Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools and colleges. This is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a margarita (as if you needed an excuse) and enjoy the music as it floats by. Barges randomly stop and play music. Each group wears a traditional mariachi costume or folklorico dresses. Free viewing along the entire 2 ½ mile downtown portion of the River Walk.

Fiesta Artisan Show
April 28 - 30
11 AM – 11 PM; Sunday 11 AM – 8 PM
River Walk Extension
Vendors display and sell beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more.

Armed Forces River Parade
June 27, 5 - 6 PM, Concert, Arneson River Theatre
6 PM Parade, 2 ½ mile downtown portion of River Walk
6 - 7 PM, Parade Televised Live, CW35 KMYS
This parade is dedicated to the men and women in all branches of the United States Armed Forces and features 25 patriotically-decorated floats. View the parade for free from throughout the downtown section of the River Walk. Break out your red-white-and-blue, and let’s show ‘em we appreciate our nation's freedom made possible through their sacrifices.

Bud Light Stars, Stripes & Lights
June 30 - July 7
It's fun as usual on the River Walk with downtown bridges and trees sporting a red, white & blue motif. The perfect patriotic backdrop for photos! Post your images on social media using #SAriverwalk