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Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade

"America’s Largest Balloon Parade"

When: December 30
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown San Diego

ImagePresented by San Diego County Credit Union
A Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Production


The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2010 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union - a Bridgepoint Education 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 14th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and the Bumble Bee Foods 5K. After the parade, activity will continue on with games, entertainment at the annual Family Festival, sponsored by Amtrak. Click here for more on the Family Festival.

ImageThe parade telecast is produced by Cox Communications and can be seen locally on Channel 4 San Diego. The parade will also be televised nationally.

Click here for Parade FAQ's.

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).

Click here to view the Parade Route.

Parking
Reserved disabled parking will be available to parade attendees by the ConVis International Visitor Center, located at the corner of Harbor Drive and Broadway. Please be advised that Harbor Drive will be closed at 7:45 a.m. and the San Diego Police Department will be checking for proper placards. No cars will be allowed on Harbor Drive after 8:30 a.m. so please arrive early.

Trolley Service
For information about parade-day transportation, visit www.sdmts.com.

 

Grandstand Tickets - The Best Seats on the Route! 

Cost:
            Registration (Through December 14)......................... $15.00*
            Registration (December 15 thru December 26)......................... $20.00
                  *A $2.00/event processing fee will be assessed to your order.

*NOTE: All orders placed after December 10th will not be mailed. To obtain your tickets, you must come to the bowl office or pick them up at the event.

There is no assigned seating in the grandstands. A ticket guarantees you a seat, and the seats are first-come, first-served. 




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