SAN ANTONIO ā Eva Longoria, grand marshal of the Catrinas on the River parade, welcomed guests to the Day of the Dead river parade, the first in San Antonio, on Friday.
Longoria, a Corpus Christi native whose parents live in San Antonio, told KSAT 12 it was an honor to be a part of the memorable event.
Watch live: View every angle of the Catrinas of the River parade with a multi-camera viewing experienceCatrinas on the River parade is spotlighting 22 custom-made, illuminated floats in the spirit of Day of the Dead.
The parade began at 7 p.m. at the Arneson River Theatre, but the Day of the Dead festival at La Villita will last until 11 p.m.
Free tickets are available online.