Perhaps the most celebrated Christmas tree lighting in San Diego happens next Friday, during December Nights. But there are plenty of community celebrations happening around town. Here are some of the major neighborhood events, which are free unless otherwise noted:
SOUTH BAY
Chula Vista: The city’s centennial celebration continues at the Starlight celebration, which begins with the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in Memorial Park, 373 Park Way. The parade follows at 6 p.m. along Third Avenue between E and H streets. (619) 422-1982 or thirdavenuevillage.com.
National City: A food drive and musical performances will be part of this tree lighting ceremony from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at historic Brick Row, on A Avenue and 9th Street. (619) 477-9339.
Coronado: A day of adventure awaits in Coronado, beginning with a visit to “Snow Mountain,” open from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2. The popular parade down Orange Avenue begins at 6 p.m. and the evening closes at 7 p.m. with a tree lighting and concert at Rotary Park. coronadochamber.com.
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
December Nights: The tree at the Organ Pavilion will be lit at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 during the event’s opening ceremony. (619) 239-0512 or balboapark.org/decembernights.
Ocean Beach: The 31st Annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade begins at 5:05 p.m. Dec. 3 and lights its tree on Newport Avenue. obtowncouncil.org.
Little Italy: The Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Piazza Natale on the corner of Date and India streets. (619) 233-3898 or littleitalysd.com.
La Jolla: The La Jolla Christmas Parade begins at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Girard Avenue and Kline Street, followed at 3:30 p.m. by a holiday festival and tree lighting at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 922-4046 or ljparade.com.
Naval Base San Diego: The general public is invited to the first-ever Surface Navy Holiday Lights event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 where you can drive on base and see the lit-up ships along the waterfront. Some ships will be open for tours. There will also be music by the Navy Band Southwest, cocoa and cookies. navyregionsouthwest.com.
Seaport Village: Who needs a tree lighting when Surfin’ Santa returns to town in board shorts and flip-flops at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be photos with Santa on his giant surfboard and six-foot wave, festive holiday music, live sidewalk entertainment throughout the day. seaportvillage.com.
EAST
Alpine: The Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights and Snow Festival begins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 along Alpine Boulevard and ends with Santa lighting the tree at Alpine Creek Town Center, 1347 Tavern Road. (619) 445-2722 or alpinechamber.com.
La Mesa: Christmas in the Village, which transforms downtown La Mesa into a Victorian village, will be celebrated from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. (619) 462-3000 or lmvma.com.
Julian: The mountain town lights its community tree on Saturday, and festivities include Christmas carols sung by local vocalists starting at 4 p.m. and the arrival of Santa aboard a fire engine just before 6 p.m. to light the tree.
Lakeside: The Spirit of Christmas celebration brings area school performances, Santa Claus, food and drink and concludes with a tree lighting ceremony. It happens from 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at 9924 Maine Ave. lakesideca.info.
NORTH INLAND
Escondido: The annual Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Free festivities include Santa, carolers, children’s crafts and snow. artcenter.org.
Vista: A tree lighting ceremony at Vista’s Main Street Gazebo happens from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2, with a community parade at 1 p.m. Dec. 3. vistachamber.org.
San Marcos: The City of San Marcos hosts Santa’s Magical Village and Tree Lighting with a gourmet food truck, holiday boutique and ornament making 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive. Lighting of the San Marcos holiday tree with Santa is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. (760) 744-9000.
NORTH COAST
Encinitas: Santa will light the Encinitas Christmas tree at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Lumberyard courtyard, 937 S. Highway 101. A holiday parade down South Coast Highway 101 follows. (760) 633-2740.
Carlsbad: Legoland California Resort lights its 30-foot Christmas tree made from Lego bricks at 5:30 p.m. Monday and continues at 5 p.m. nightly through Dec. 24. This event is included in admission price. See legoland.com for details.
Carlsbad: The Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying LC Lane, has a tree lighting and family festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $8 at the door, free for ages 3 and under. (760) 434-2843.
Oceanside: The city will hold a tree lighting and holiday festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Regal Cinema Plaza, 401 Mission Ave. (760) 435-5550.
Del Mar: Celebrate A Holiday Winterland in downtown Del Mar with crafts, horse and carriage rides, treats and more from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, which will be followed by a 5 p.m. tree lighting. delmarmainstreet.com.
courtesy of: Nina Garin at http://www.signonsandiego.com
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