Be Mery and Bright

December Playdate

December Nights Dec 3 & 4 5pm Balboa Park FREE concerts, food and free entry to the fabulous muesums in the park. Get into the spirit. A perfect way to start off the holidays.

North Park Toyland Parade Dec 4 11am 47ht Annual
A true neighborhood gem! Very old fashioned and low key. It is like a small town parade where all your neighborhood  and small businesses are invited to march. Not a big budget number but definately all heart and fun. Plus it is only 3 blocks from Vintage Sol!

From their website
Event Description:
Unwrap some magic this holiday season and partake in the festive fun, at the 47th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Holiday Fair. On Saturday, December 4th, 2010, starting at 11 AM, the historic neighborhood of North Park will warmly welcome friends and family to bundle up and delight in San Diego’s most joyful parade. Gliding down University Avenue between Utah and Iowa Streets, this cheerful pageant will feel like a Winter Wonderland, as melodious marching bands, upbeat dance groups, cool vintage cars, beauty queens and city officials (and more!) warm your spirits. Santa Claus will be riding atop his merry red sleigh and bells will be ringing as loved ones snuggle up in the bright, frosty air. ‘Tis the season to celebrate the continued rejuvenation and growth of North Park! Hang your stockings and then mark your calendar for this year’s 47th Annual North Park Toyland Parade

SoNo Park Holiday Fest Dec 5 10-5
Chilli cookoff local artisan fair live music beer garden and activities for your pixies & tadpoles
Buy a hand spun bowl to fillup on unlimited chilli and sample chilli from local resturantsSouth Park and North Park combine for this fun filled event. Proceeds will go to Mckinley Elementary music and art program! This popular event gets bigger every year. Excellent stop for some holiday spirit.

Gaslamp Pet Parade Dec 12 1-5pm
Contestants from across the country dress up their furry friends and march along 5th ave and under the Gaslamp arch. 2008 event

Parade of Lights 39th Annual Dec 12 &19 fireworks 5:30pm  www.sdparadeoflights.org
100s of boats  decked out & decorated line up along the bay and light up the night. A not to be missed holiday tradition.

Big Balloon Parade Dec 30 10 am Along the bay. Harbor Drive