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San Diego Bay
Parade of Lights

When
Sunday, 20 December
About

The 56th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights returns with the theme 'Liberty Lights the Bay: Cheers to 250 Years.' Experience this holiday tradition with nearly 80 illuminated boats. This is the second night of the parade. Visitors can choose to view from the shoreline or book specialized cruises and experiences through Flagship Cruises or the Maritime Museum of San Diego, including dinner cruises, live music, and historic ship viewing.

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San Diego Bay, San Diego
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