King William Association survey asks public if Krampus Parade should be held there next year

After San Antonio’s first-ever Krampus Parade drew thousands to the historic King William area, the neighborhood’s association is asking for public feedback on the event, with its future route hanging in the balance.

Despite the popularity of the inaugural parade, the King William Association appears to have distanced itself from the event, which was opposed by a small but loud group of local fundamentalist Christians.

As controversy grew ahead of the gathering, the King William Association released a statement clarifying that it wasn’t the organizing entity, though the parade occurred in the neighborhood.

On Friday, the association circulated an email once again asserting that it’s not attached to the parade. The email also asked the public whether the event should occur in the historic neighborhood going forward, according to a copy obtained by the Current.

The email asks recipients to fill out a survey so the association can decide whether it will allow the parade to take place there in the future.

The Krampus Parade — modeled after similar events in Central Europe — was held in King William in large part due to its history as a settling place for German immigrants.

Indeed, King William was so known for its German population that it was once referred to as “Sauerkraut Bend.” It’s hard to imagine a more fitting locale for an event that celebrates a German folkloric figure with the ancient tradition of the Krampuslauf.

The organizers of the Krampus Parade declined to comment on the KWA email.

Those who have an opinion on the fate of the Krampus Parade have until Dec. 31 to fill out the survey.

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