Summer is right around the corner, and Memorial Day weekend is a great time to get out and explore! Here's a snapshot of what you can experience:

🛍️ Shop
Stroll, sip, and shop the Memorial Day Artisan Show. With 40+ local vendors, it’s the perfect place to find unique souvenirs and support small businesses.

🚣‍♀️ Explore
Did you know you can kayak along the Mission Reach and near Pearl? Launch at Roosevelt Park or book a guided experience for an easy way to explore the river.

🎶 Music
Pearl Fest is happening May 23 with a full day of live music and local flavor. Enjoy free performances during the Farmers Market, then stay for the evening concert under Highway 281, headlined by Los Lonely Boys.

The Pride River Parades + Celebration returns May 30, bringing one of the most unique Pride experiences in the country to the River Walk. It’s the perfect way to kick off Pride Month.

Here’s what to know:

Two Parades
🏳️‍🌈 Museum Reach (Brooklyn Ave to Pearl Basin) | 5–6 p.m.
🏳️‍🌈 Downtown (starting at Lexington Ave) | 7:30–9 p.m.

Live Entertainment
Enjoy a drag queen show at the Arneson River Theatre from 7:30–8:30 p.m., featuring Joselyn Breezy, Kylie Gorgeous Dlux, Gem Diamond Doll Dlux, and Nilaya Milan Mathews.

Celebrate at La Villita
Join the festivities from 6–10 p.m., including the First Float at the Arneson River Theatre at 8:30 p.m.

Festive floats from Elsewhere Garden Bar + Kitchen, SNIPSA, Operation Brave, and more will light up the river throughout the evening.

 

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We’re officially the No. 1 River Walk in the U.S!!! 🏆✨

Voted by you in the USA TODAY 10best Awards.

THANK YOU 💙

From its beginnings in 1937 to today, the San Antonio River Walk has grown into one of the most iconic spots in Texas!