Kick Off Christmas with a Parade and Festival

Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go...to this weekend’s Christmas parade?

The 54th annual is this Sunday and it’s the perfect chance to get the whole family in the holiday spirit (if they aren’t, already!) The parade’s theme is “Classic Christmas” and will include floats, canine units, bands, equestrians, beauty queens and fire engines. Click here to see everyone involved in the parade.

The festivities will begin with an antique aircraft flyover before the parade begins at 2 p.m. The grand marshal for the Classic Christmas parade will be June Barrymore Ash, the goodwill marshals are Robert Meanley and William White, the traditional marshals are Nancy Warwick and Dennis Wills and the military marshal will be Neil Ash.

After the parade, there will be a holiday festival, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Kids can meet Santa and take pictures with the jolly old man at the . There will also be live music and other entertainment offered at the festival, with chances to purchase treats and food for hungry bellies.

The holiday fun will end with a special Christmas tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. Families will gather around the community Christmas tree and watch it get all lit up, symbolically marking the beginning of the holiday season.

The La Jolla Christmas parade and festival is this Sunday. The parade route can be found here and follows along Girard Avenue and Prospect Street. The festival and tree lighting afterward will take place at the . Click here for a list of the parade sponsors.

See you there in your red and green wear!