My SD Moms Looking for Christmas Parades? We’ve got you covered. Check out our comprehensive list of parades around San Diego County. Click on any location for website information.
*All Christmas Parades are subject to cancellation or change, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon
Nov. 19th 1 p.m.
The Mother Goose Parade is the largest parade in San Diego County. The parade attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of El Cajon. Click the description title for route information.
42 annual Coronado Christmas Parade in Coronado
Dec. 1st 6 p.m.
Coronado’s annual parade will kick off at 8th St. and Orange Ave. Santa arrives in a Fire Engine!
22nd annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights and Snow Festival in Alpine
December 1st. 2017
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Alpine Blvd. from Victoria Drive at the Alpine Women’s Club
Alpine, CA
kimberlyb@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com
54th annual North Park Toyland Parade in North Park
Saturday December 2, 2017
Parade is a Winter Wonderland, with marching bands, dance groups, cool vintage cars and more! Santa Claus will be riding atop his merry red fire engine
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
University Avenue between Utah and Iowa Streets
San Diego, CA
619-300-2567
toylandparade@gmail.com
Encinitas Holiday Parade in Encinitas
December 2, 2017
Nearly 100 parade entries will roll, march, cycle, scoot and cruise down the Coast Highway on the most magical night of the year.
5:00 PM – 7:30
Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-633-2760.
nbuck@encinitasca.gov
Starlight Parade and Children’s Faire in Chula Vista
December 2, 2017
This free family event is the perfect way to kick-off the holiday season! Frosty’s Snow Hill from 2 to 5 p.m. where kids of all ages can play in the snow in Chula Vista
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Third Avenue Village
Chula Vista, CA
619-233-5008
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38th annual OB Holiday Parade in Ocean Beach
December 2, 2017
On Saturday, December 2nd, Newport Avenue is lined with colorful OBceans and visitors all eagerly awaiting the commencement of the 38th Annual OB Holiday Parade. The theme is California Dreamin’.
5:00 PM
Newport Ave.
Ocean Beach, CA
888-615-3518
info@obtowncouncil.org
La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival
December 3, 2017
Christmas parade and holiday festival are on Girard Ave., featuring family-friendly activities, entertainment, and photos with Santa Claus.
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA
858-922-4046
info@ljparade.com
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights in Oceanside
December 9, 2017
A fun event with boats decorated in holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings. Also jolly Santas joining to take part in the festive parade celebration.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Oceanside Harbor
Oceanside, CA
760-722-5751
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46th annual San Diego Bay of Lights in San Diego
December 10 & 17
46th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during the evenings of December 10 and 17, 2017.
5:00 PM
San Diego bay Locations
San Diego, CA
Contact
10th annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade in San Diego
Pet owners and their furry, feathered, and scaled companions are invited to don their favorite costumes for this jolly promenade and pet expo
December 10, 2017
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
MLK Promenade Park
San Diego, CA
Contact
San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade in Mission Valley
December 28, 2017
Marching bands, drill teams, and massive balloons at the annual Holiday Bowl parade.
10:00 AM
Port of San Diego
San Diego, CA
619 686-6200
customerservicecenter@portofsandiego.org
