Armed Forces River Parade-SA Riverwalk & Arneson Theatre, 5-19

May 19th  6-8 p.m. Location: 

San Antonio River Walk & Arneson Theatre

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Join us for a free patriotic parade dedicated to the men and women who serve in all branches of the Armed Forces. Twenty-five star spangled floats carrying representatives of all 5 branches of the military. Patriotic and American-themed rock music is played from the floats throughout the 2 1/2 mile downtown parade route on the River Walk.

The theme for the 2018 Armed Forces River Parade is Military City USA in honor of the rich military history in San Antonio as we celebrate our city's tricentennial.  Each float will feature American themes and music.

Grand Marshal for the 2018 parade is Nate Boyer. Learn more about this amazing retired Green Beret: http://www.nateboyer.com/

This is one of the largest Parades held on the River Walk. It is televised live in San Antonio on KMYS CW 35 and then replayed on WOAI and KABB around the 4th of July. It is syndicated in over 90 markets throughout the United States including the Pentagon Channel through November 11th.

Please make a reservation at your favorite River Walk patio for prime viewing of the parade.   You are also welcome to bring folding chairs and sit along the parade route (see parade route map in photo gallery). Please do not block pedestrian traffic   

Come out early to secure a good spot.  The parade is approximately 1-hour in length from when you see the first float. Pick-up a FREE copy of the official souvenir program for the parade.

6 p.m. start,  The parade is 1 hour long from when you see your first float along the 2 1/2 mile parade route on the downtown portion of River Walk (see map in photo gallery)

6-7p.m. Parade television live, CW35 KMYS

History of why we celebrate Armed Forces Day: https://www.military.com/military