FreeLa Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
Sun, Dec 611:30 AM – 4:00 PM · First Sunday of December, Dec 6, 2026; Holiday Festival begins 11:30 AM; Parade steps off 1:30 PM
Girard Avenue & La Jolla Recreation Center615 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · 11.0 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; small-town seaside parade with real snow play park for toddlers; stroller friendly
FreeFree public parade, snow play area, and festival admission
About this adventure
Now in its 69th year, the seaside village of La Jolla hosts its annual Christmas Parade along Girard Avenue and Prospect Street down to the La Jolla Recreation Center. The parade features decorated floats from local schools and surf clubs, vintage sports cars, equestrian units, and high school marching bands. Following the parade, the Holiday Festival on the Rec Center lawn features a real snow play area where coastal kids can build mini snowmen, bounce houses, live stage entertainment, and complimentary photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Wide village sidewalks make pushing strollers easy.
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