King William

Scores of horned demons marched down King William, some on stilts, with lanterns or whips, along with a few familiar Santa’s, before a massive crowd of thousands of curious onlookers. Joining them were witches, curanderos and classical depictions of St. Nicholas.

Thursday's Krampus Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Star Arts Complex, travels down King William Street, and ends at the Rathskeller Bar. It has drawn some protest from local religious leaders who say the focus this Christmas should be on the kind and generous St. Nick.

The King William historic home Villa Finale contains a collection of music machines that play back San Antonio's history.