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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Brightly illuminated boats decorated to the theme “Peace on Earth.” Starts off Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Dec. 8 & 15, 5:30 pm. www.sdparadeoflights.org
Mission Bay Boat Parade of Lights
More than 100 decorated vessels take to the water. Starts at SeaWorld with fireworks and ends at The Mission Bay Beach Club. Dec. 14, 5:30 pm. www.discovermissionbay.org
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
Music activated tunnel of lights, snowfall, 30-ft. twinkling Christmas tree, fireworks and more. Nov. 15–Jan. 5. Included with admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park
Over one million twinkling lights guiding you through an unforgettable experience of holiday cheer. Through Jan. 5. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com/winter-wonder
Old Town Trolley’s Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tour
Sing-along caroling with elf conductors while viewing festive holiday sights. Dec. 1–23 & 26–30. 4010 Twiggs St. www.trolleytours.com
POINT LOMA
Garrison St. & ChatsworthGarrison St. & Chatsworth
Off Rosecrans. “Garrison Street Lights.” Dec. 1–31
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