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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

When
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:30 PM
Where
San Diego Bay waterfront (viewing along the parade route, including Cesar Chavez Park pier)Cesar Chavez Park, San Diego, CAOpen in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All
Cost
There is no cost to view the parade
Organizer
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Upcoming dates: Sun, Dec 13 · Sun, Dec 20

56th annual holiday boat parade on San Diego Bay, theme 'Liberty Lights the Bay – Cheers to 250 Years'. About 80 decorated boats; the procession starts at 5:30 p.m. and follows a set route, proceeding to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before turning toward Coronado. No cost to view; arrive early for top spots.

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Official sources checked2026-10-14

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What was checked & what still needs confirmation

Parade route and full viewing-spot list are on a spectators page that returned 404 (https://sdparadeoflights.org/spectators/). Only 'Cesar Chavez Park' is named on the homepage; no street number printed.

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