SAN ANTONIO – The husband-and-wife team behind a nature-based nonprofit in San Antonio was announced as the grand marshals of the 2026 Texas Cavaliers River Parade.
The theme of next year’s parade is “Through the Decades” and honors influential cultural moments of the last century.
Leon and Leticia McNeil, founders of the nonprofit City Kids Adventures, were announced as the parade’s grand marshals. Both are teachers.
The nonprofit connects underprivileged youth with unique outdoor experiences, according to their website.
“For my wife and I, it’s an opportunity to share something very personal about the work we do,” Leon said during the press conference.
The parade’s official Fiesta medal was also released.
The full press conference can be seen in the video player below.
The Texas Cavaliers River Parade kicks off Fiesta on the first Monday of the festival.
The 81st Texas Cavaliers River Parade is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026. Medals for the event will soon be available for purchase on the Texas Cavaliers website. Ticket sales begin Dec. 1 for legacy ticket holders and open to the general public on Jan. 1, 2026.
Founded by civic and community leaders focused on preserving Alamo history, the Texas Cavaliers made history in 2023 by pledging $5 million to the Remember The Alamo Foundation. This was the largest charitable donation ever made to the foundation. Since then, they have raised nearly $7.5 million for the cause.
Last year, the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation raised $2.5 million for local children’s charities. This year, the organization aims to build on that momentum with new initiatives and celebrations tied to its 100th anniversary.
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