SAN ANTONIO – This is the first year the Texas Cavaliers showed off their floats before the River Parade, and KSAT 12 got a sneak peek.
This year's theme is a kaleidoscope of culture. Each river barge was colorfully crafted.
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The Texas Cavaliers announced another first: The group and their sponsors managed to break a record and raise $1 million to help children in San Antonio.
"That's really exciting for us," 2017 River Parade Marshal Barton Simpson said. "It's a new watermark for us, and hopefully we can continue doing that. That's thanks to our sponsors and Cavaliers of families that give to make that happen."
There will be just over 50 floats this year. The River Parade, which will have more than 50 floats this year, is set to begin Monday at 7 p.m., while Fiesta begins Thursday.
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Watch KSAT 12 Thursday at 7 p.m. for the "Fiesta Fiesta" special.
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