San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

12/11/2023

What was your favorite boat yesterday evening? Comment below! If you missed the parade last night, don’t worry, next Sunday, the 17th, the second San Diego Bay Parade of Lights will be happening.

Don’t forget to send your photos from tonight to 626-755-3762 to enter into our annual photo contest!

12/11/2023

Hope everyone who came out enjoyed the parade! If you missed it don’t worry, next Sunday, the 17th, there will be a second San Diego Bay Parade of Lights!

Send photos you took tonight to 626-755-3762 to enter into a photo contest for a $100 gift card for food at the Bali Hai!

12/11/2023

PHOTO CONTEST TONIGHT: Send all the beautiful photos you take tonight at the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights to (626)-755-3762 or direct message us the photo on Instagram or Facebook to enter into a contest for a $100 gift card for food at the Bali Hai! Make sure to include your name and social media tag, as well as permission for us to post your photos. The winner will be decided by the Parade of Lights Committee and announced in the new year (January 2024).

  The 53rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights When: December 10 and December 17, 2023 2023 Theme:  Christmas Traditions around the World Want to join the parade on your own boat? Start here! The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boati...

12/09/2023

Don’t miss it! The annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights will be happening TOMORROW (Sunday, the 10th) and the Sunday after (the 17th). The parade route starts at Shelter Island and goes all the way to Coronado. Check our website for more information on where to watch the parade. The parade starts at 5:30pm and runs for approximately 2 hours. We can’t wait! DM us with any questions you may have.

  The 53rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights When: December 10 and December 17, 2023 2023 Theme:  Christmas Traditions around the World Want to join the parade on your own boat? Start here! The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boati...

12/05/2023

Breaking news: the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights made it onto the list of the top 10 parades in the country according to USA Today’s 10Best annual contest. We ranked 9th in the top 10 list.

The Parade of Lights is happening this upcoming weekend, and the weekend after that on December 10th and December 17th. The parade begins at 5:30 and will continue for approximately 2 hours. You won’t want to miss this top 10 parade!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 As you enjoy time with family and friends don’t forget to add the iconic San Diego Bay Parade of Lights to your calendar.

This year the parade is happening Sunday December 10th and 17th from approximately 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Make sure to check out our last few posts to review the parade route and find the best viewing place for you.

Don’t forget to keep voting for the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights as your favorite holiday parade in USA Today’s 10Best Holiday Parades Contest! Link is here and on our story: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-parade-2023/
Remind your friends to vote!

  The 53rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights When: December 10 and December 17, 2023 2023 Theme:  Christmas Traditions around the World Want to join the parade on your own boat? Start here! The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boati...

11/14/2023

Is the parade of lights your favorite parade? If so vote now using this link (which can also be found on our story): https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-parade-2023/

You won’t want to miss the 2023 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights coming up on December 10th and 17th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm! Mark your calendars now!

Voting for the Best Holiday Parade is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2023 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Holiday Parade.

11/09/2023

Wondering what the best place to watch the iconic San Diego Bay Parade of Lights this year? You’re in luck! Here are a list of the viewing spots this year, each with their own unique vantage points.

The parade this year will take place on December 10th and 17th. Mark your calendars now!

And don’t forget to vote daily for the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights as your favorite holiday parade, linked in our stories daily. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-parade-2023/

11/01/2023

USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards announced that the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights has been nominated in the top 20 favorite holiday parades of 2023. Click the link below or the one on our story now to vote for this iconic parade as your favorite!!

Here is the link to vote, which will also be posted on our story:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-parade-2023/

10/24/2023

The news is finally here! The theme for the 2023 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is “Christmas Traditions Around the World”. We can’t wait for all the intricately decorated boats! You won’t want to miss this year’s parade.

Dates: December 10th and 17th
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Visit the link in our bio for more information on the viewing locations, how to enter the parade on a boat, and more!

Voting for the Best Holiday Parade is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2023 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Holiday Parade.

10/11/2023

Christmas is steadily approaching and you know what that means … the annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is right around the corner!

The dates this year are December 10th and 17th starting at 5:30 to 7:30. Mark your calendar now! You won’t want to miss it!

12/21/2022

We’re happy to announce that this year the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights was voted as one of the Top 10 Best Holiday Parades in USAToday’s contest!! Thank you to everyone who voted and who loves this parade!!

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