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2024 Mission Bay Parade of Lights

Boatloads of Family Fun on Mission Bay

This festive boat parade on beautiful Mission Bay takes place annually each December. Kick off this holiday tradition with SeaWorld’s spectacular fireworks and enjoy the festive holiday boats parade on the bay from designated spectator viewing areas along the parade route. It’s a night of magic, merriment, and cherished memories for the whole family. Looking to keep the holiday fun going all weekend long? Book a stay at one of our incredible resorts on the bay and make it a truly memorable family holiday weekend.

Neighborhood: Mission Bay and Beaches

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2245 San Diego Avenue #222
San Diego, CA 92110

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Date & Time

Dec 14, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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December Nights

Dec 6 - Dec 7, 2024

Join us Dec. 6 and 7 in beautiful Balboa Park for the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival. The family-friendly December Nights celebration brings visitors and locals together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and, of course, the amazing food.

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East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market

Nov 30, 2024

Make your spirits bright with the East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market! Come together with your jolly community from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Quartyard and 13th Street (1301 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101) for a very festive evening. Featuring a curated holiday market by San Diego Markets, live music, delicious foods, fun activities for the kids, a tree lighting ceremony and above all, photos with Santa, East Village will be lighting up the evening with stunning décor and bright smiles!

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Sonic Meditations

Nov 23 - Nov 24, 2024

As part of PST ART Weekend: San Diego & La Jolla, join Amy Cimini (Associate Professor of Music, UC San Diego) and Charissa Noble (Assistant Professor of Music, University of San Diego) for a two-day performance and workshop in Jacobs Hall that draws on the ideas of composer Pauline Oliveros. Oliveros’ Sonic Meditations were a series of activities and text-based scores that emphasize somatic healing through close listening.    


Both programs are free with RSVP, which also includes free admission to the Museum. 
 

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Thanksgiving Brunch

Nov 28, 2024

Feast on fall favorites like our Wild Berry Ricotta Cheese Blintz, Harbor Banks Smoked Salmon, and other classic Thanksgiving fare, from 11am-5pm on November 28, 2024!

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December Nights

Dec 6 - Dec 7, 2024
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East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market

Nov 30, 2024
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Sonic Meditations

Nov 23 - Nov 24, 2024
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Thanksgiving Brunch

Nov 28, 2024
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