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WATCH: The full Day of the Dead Catrinas on the River parade in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Crowds filled downtown San Antonio as the city held its first-ever Day of the Dead parade Friday.

The marquee event for the city's Day of the Dead celebrations featured colorful barges decorated with skeletons, skulls, candles, incense, marigolds and pan de muerto.

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Some beautiful altars and murals — honoring the likes of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, former San Antonio mayor Lila Cockrell and Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla — will remain at La Villita throughout the weekend for the Dia de los Muertos festival.

The three-day Day of the Dead celebrations are meant to honor loved ones who have passed away. The free festival will continue on Saturday and Sunday.

Parade Day Gallery! Day of the Dead parade floats and preps

Here's a look at some sights and sounds of the parade:

The Day of the Dead River Walk parade has begun! Watch all the festivities on KSAT 12, or choose from 10 different livestreams on our website: https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/day-of-the-dead/day-of-the-dead-river-walk-parade-livestream-page

Posted by KSAT 12 & KSAT.com on Friday, November 1, 2019

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Kolten Parker is Manager of Content and Coverage at KSAT. He moved into the role in 2024, after five years of leading the digital team. Kolten is an award-winning journalist and a proud Texas State Bobcat. He's a triathlete who loves the outdoors and sports. When not working, he likes to hang out with his wife and travel.

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Ivan Herrera, MSB, has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.com includes covering consumer and money content, news of the day and trending stories.

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