December
Christmas Boat Parades of Lights
- An annual boat parade is held in Mission Bay,
- San Diego and Oceanside.
- Oceanside: (619)722-5751
- Mission Bay/San Diego: (619)488-0501
Christmas on the Prado
- This two-day event features carolers, holiday-themed entertainment, ethnic food, crafts
and a candlelight procession.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)239-0512
Christmas Open House and Parade
- Parade along Orange Ave. and be apart of this one-day event filled with music,
entertainment, Santa's arrival by ferry and a fireworks display.
- Ferry Landing Marketplace, Coronado
- (619)435-8895 or 437-8788
Christmas Parades
- Traditional holiday parades in celebration of Christmas.
- Chula Vista: (619)422-1982
- Escondido: (760)745-6140
- Fallbrook: (619)728-5845
- La Jolla: (619)525-3160
- Pacific Beach: (619)560-1965
Holiday Bowl
- The Western Athletic Conference champion and a team from the Big Ten join to play-off
at this collegiate football bowl game.
- Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
- (619)283-5808
Holiday Bowl Parade
- This one-day parade includes floats, inflatable balloons, and bands, including the marching bands from both Holiday Bowl teams.
- Harbor Drive, San Diego
- (619)283-5808
Las Posados
- This Mexican yuletide ceremony is a re-enactment of Joseph and Mary's search for shelter.
- Old Town State Historic Park and Mission San Luis Rey
- Old Town: (619)297-1183 or 220-5422
- Oceanside: (619)757-3250
New Year's Eve-Times Square West
This year's Midnight Spectacular and Ball Drop will be even bigger and better than before. Our team of experts have already begun designing the laser, light and fireworks show that promises to bring in the new Century with a bang! We will also be sharing the New Year with each time zone beginning with Times Square New York via wide screen projectors so you won't miss any of the nation's action!
Times Square West-Hyatt Regency La Jolla
(619)587-6724
Ocean Beach Parade and Tree Festival
- Following the parade filled with interesting floats, a tree-lighting ceremony is held at this one-day event.
- Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
- (619)225-1080
Old Town Holiday in the Park
- This two-day event features narrated tours of Old Town houses by candlelight and narrators as costumed characters.
- Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego
- (619)220-5422
Re-enactment of the Battle of San Pasqual
- In commemoration of the 1846 battle of San Pasqual of the Mexican-American War, this one-day re-enactment was started.
- San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, Escondido
- (760)489-0076
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