2019 Armed Forces River Parade, "Salute Our Heroes," is free, 5-18

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 River Parade will happen if it is raining. However it will be cancelled if severe created an unsafe situation for the float riders or the public. The final determinatiion will be made by 5 p.m.

The theme for the 2019 Armed Forces River Parade is Salute Our Heroes. Grand Marshal for the 2019 parade is Congressman Lloyd Doggett.