Looking for plans this weekend? Holiday festivities are happening all around San Diego. But Christmas is quite a treat in the city over the bridge: Coronado.
Save the date for this Friday, December 4th, when all of the festivities will begin.
This year marks the 35th Annual Coronado Holiday Open House & Christmas Parade Celebration. Snow Mountain is the first event from 3-8pm. This gives children a chance to frolic in Coronado's version of a snowy Christmas at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Santa Claus makes his appearance in Coronado at 3:20 pm. And when Santa comes to town, he's prepared for San Diego. When coming to Coronado, Santa leaves his sleigh at home and rides the ferry across San Diego Bay to the Coronado Ferry Landing pier. Watch video of Santa arriving.
The Merchant Open House takes place from 5:30-9 pm. Coronado's unique gift shops offer a wide array of souvenirs for everyone on your list this year. The Christmas Parade commences at 6:00 pm. The parade is full of local bands, floats, kids of all ages, and again this year-festive electric carts parade down Orange Avenue.
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Community Concert begins at 7pm.Santa and the Mayor of Coronado flip the switch to light the Rotary Plaza Christmas Tree followed by a performance from the Coronado Community Band. To conclude the evening, a Concert at 9th & Orange 7:15-9pm will jump start your holiday spirit with live music in the street.
Please note that ORANGE AVENUE will be closed from 5:30-9PM From 6th Street to R. H. Dana Place at Orange Avenue
On Saturday, December 4th there will be an opportunity for children to have photos taken with Santa. The Coronado Island Florist and Island Light Photography are hosting Santa from 9 am-1 pm on Orange Ave. Children can also enjoy hot cocoa and decorate cookies as well!
If you're interested in staying in Coronado for the weekend, definitely check out the Coronado Beach Resort or El Cordova Hotel on www.resortime.com. Both of these resorts have excellent Winter rates!
Why not cross the bridge and enjoy an early Holiday celebration? Season's Greetings San Diego!
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