A candlelight vigil will be held Monday evening at Travis Park in downtown San Antonio to honor the lives lost in the recent flash floods that have devastated communities across the Texas Hill Country. At least 81 people have died in flooding triggered by unrelenting rain Thursday night into Saturday afternoon.
Hosted by Centro San Antonio, the event aims to bring the city together in solidarity with families and residents affected by the disaster. The vigil begins at 8:30 p.m. at 301 E. Travis St., and free parking will be available at city garages downtown, according to the City of San Antonio’s parking division.
“We stand in solidarity with our neighbors across Texas, especially in times of tragedy and loss,” Centro said in a statement on Instagram. “Unity isn’t just for times of celebration; it’s essential during times of hardship.”
Centro is also encouraging attendees to contribute to ongoing recovery efforts. Representatives from Goodwill and the American Red Cross will be on-site to collect nonperishable food donations to benefit flood survivors in Kerr County.
For more information about the vigil and relief efforts, follow @travisparksa and @centrosanantonio on Instagram.