The holiday season is almost here! We’ve started unpacking all our tinsel, Christmas lights, and ornaments here at The Fairmount Hotel. Luke can’t wait to see his stocking full of dog treats (diet ones, sorry Luke)!
The holiday season is especially beautiful in downtown. They have been putting up lights on the Riverwalk for over a month now getting ready for all of the festivities. Here are some upcoming events to make your holiday season memorable:
2009 Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
The Riverwalk
Every year on the Friday following Thanksgiving, city officials gather on the Riverwalk for the Lighting Ceremony – switching on 122,000 lights that keep downtown in the Christmas glow. Local comedian Cleto Rodriguez will serve as Grand Marshall for the event. The River Parade brings out over 150,000 people! You can get tickets here.
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
San Pedro Playhouse
Tiny Tim, Scrooge, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future return in this musical version of the Charles Dickens book.
November 28th through December 27
San Pedro Playhouse: 800 West Ashby Place
210.733.7258
The Nutcracker
The Metropolitan Classical Ballet
As far as I’m concerned, it’s not really Christmas until I’ve seen the Sugarplum Fairy dance to this Tchaikovsky masterpiece. This production features students from San Antonio’s Metropolitan Ballet in the children’s roles. The San Antonio Orchestra will provide accompaniment.
November 27th-29th
December 4th-6th
Municipal Auditorium: 100 Auditorium Circle
210.226.2891
The Polar Express 4-D Experience
Seaworld San Antonio
Seaworld transforms into a winter wonderland every holiday season! Come take in the delights November 21st through January 3rd for Seaworld’s Christmas Celebration and take a ride on their Polar Express 4-D Experience.
http://www.seaworld.com/sitepage.aspx?pageid=825
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Magik Theatre
This comedy about the holiday pageant that’s held at the school each year will truly make you laugh until you cry. When pageant director Grace is forced to cast the Herdmans in leading roles, chaos ensues and makes for one of the most hilarious and touching experiences you’ll ever have in the theatre.
November 17 – December 23
The Fairmount Hotel 
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