Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

Name: Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Start: 2026-12-28T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-12-28T12:00:00-08:00
Location: North Harbor Drive & Waterfront Park

Mon, Dec 2810:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Late December (Game day morning): Monday, Dec 28, 2026; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

North Harbor Drive & Waterfront Park1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101 · 0.8 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections

All ages; massive giant character balloons; wide barrier-free sidewalk viewing

FreeFree street-side curbside viewing; reserved grandstand bleacher tickets available from $25

About this adventure

Celebrated as 'America's Largest Balloon Parade,' the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade brings street-level spectacle to Downtown San Diego along scenic North Harbor Drive. More than 30 gigantic helium character balloons, world-class marching bands, dazzling drill teams, and colorful mobile floats march past the bayfront. Families can spread blankets along the wide harbor sidewalk or reserve grandstand seating near the Maritime Museum. Staging areas at Waterfront Park provide grassy picnic lawns, clean restrooms, and stroller-accessible ramps throughout.

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