Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
December 29, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Downtown San Diego
More info: website
Download parade route map (pdf)
The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2008 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union, a Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Production.
As always, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons-more than any other parade! Over 100,000 street-side spectators will enjoy the parade along with a nationwide television audience.
Parade festivities will begin in the television area with the finals of the 13th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and the Bumble Bee Foods 5K. After the parade, activity will continue on at the Broadway Pier with games, entertainment at the annual Amtrak Family Festival.
The parade telecast is produced by Cox Communications and can be seen locally on Channel 4 San Diego. The parade will also be televised nationally.
You can be in the Parade!
Volunteer
The Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, presented by the San Diego Country Credit Union, needs hundreds of volunteers to assists with parade operations. Volunteers are needed to carry balloons, banners, assist with the 5K run and post-parade activities. Minimum age is 15 for balloon handlers and 5 for banner-handlers (with adult supervision).
For San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade grandstand tickets, call (619) 283-5808.
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