Krampus parade returns for 2nd year to haunt downtown San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The second annual Krampus parade marched through the streets of downtown San Antonio on Friday.

The parade started at 7:30 p.m. at the Beethoven Männerchor at 422 Pereida St. before making its way through the King William Historic District.

Last year, the inaugural Krampus parade attracted more than 1,000 attendees.

Krampus is a fictional character of German origin. The character is a half-goat, half-demon-monster counterpart to Saint Nick.

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