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21 Love, Actually , everyone’s favorite modern holiday rom- com, is brought to life at The Rady Shell by the San Diego Symphony , which plays the now-classic Craig Armstrong score alongside a live screening of the film. Get ready to sob while muttering, “To me, you are perfect,” alongside hundreds of strangers-turned-friends for the night. theshell.org 28 Once the glut of holiday activities is over, it’s time to look ahead to the New Year. The Port of San Diego hosts the traditional family Holiday Bowl Parade featuring marching bands, magnificent floats, drill teams, enormous balloons, and a 5K run ahead of the parade. The festivities continue afterward at the Broadway Pier. Grandstand seating is available by reservation. holidaybowl.com
walking through the light display, and even hang out in a real, honest-to- goodness private igloo made from ice. snownglow.com 11 There’s lots of handmade greatness at the East Village Holiday Market and Tree Lighting , including beautifully-designed leather goods, jewelry, knitwear, and more. There will be a lighting ceremony with music provided by the Voices of our City Choir Homeless Choir (photo essay, p.52). Guests at the event can also donate to Rachel’s Women’s Center, a safe place for unhoused women. eastvillagesandiego.com 11-18 Watch the 52 nd annual San Diego Parade of Lights , which features light-decorated boats around San Diego Bay. The marine procession starts at Shelter Island and passes Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and
the Pier at Cesar Chavez Park before ending at the Coronado Ferry Landing Marketplace. sdparadeoflights.org 12 The California Dreaming version of a winter wonderland returns to The Del , where folks can ice skate while watching the waves crash on Coronado’s beach. Rink times vary, but no matter what, there’s always hot chocolate waiting back at the hotel after skaters get off the ice. The rink closes on January 1. hoteldel.com 16 The Golden State Ballet at The Civic Theatre arrives in San Diego to perform The Nutcracker . The San Diego Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s classic score, which accompanies dazzling choreography for the beloved tale of Clara and her toy prince. Children must be at least four years old to attend most performances. Running until the 23 rd . goldenstateballet.org
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