California Travel Tips
America’s Largest Balloon Parade in San Diego
Published on: December 28, 2018
While the Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade, in Pasadena hogs all the attention each and every New Year’s holiday, San Diegans have their own special parade celebration that they’re pleased as punch about. Boasting “America’s Largest Balloon Parade,” Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade on Dec.31, 2018, at 10 a.m. is a delightful, free waterfront attraction. It’s part of the Holiday Bowl experience culminating in a football game with Northwestern University Wildcats (Big 10 Conference) vs. University of Utah Utes (Pac-12 Conference.) Tickets & Schedule: holidaybowl.com
In true San Diego fashion, there’s a whole bunch of action surrounding the bowl game taking place at SDCCU Stadium (formerly Qualcomm Stadium.)
- HOLIDAY BOWL KICK-OFF LUNCH: Ticketed event Dec.30 includes marching bands, team players, more.
- 24th ANNUAL 5K RUN: On game morning (Dec.31) along the beautiful harbor front, starting on the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash St. and finishing near Ruocco Park.
- BIG BAY BALLOON PARADE: 10 a.m. in Downtown San Diego on game morning.
- TAILGATE & PRE-GAME PARTIES: Drink specials, marching bands and good times in the San Diego sun include food trucks, photo booths, face painting and more.
- PRE-GAME SHOW: The San Diego International Airport Pregame Show features performances by both university marching bands, spectacular pageantry, parachute jumpers and The Big Flag, the football field size American Flag, 30 minutes before kickoff in stadium.
- HALF-TIME SHOW: Marching bands and a Fireworks Show!
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