The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego
will come alive with the 2009 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 14th 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 Family Festival, sponsored by Amtrak and Bank of America.
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).
Trolley Service The Trolley will provide special event “Red Line” service
direct to the Parade every 15 minutes from Qualcomm Stadium starting at 7:37 am
with the last direct train departing at 8:37 am. Parking at Qualcomm is free on
Parade Day. And families who park and ride from Qualcomm can pick up a
punch-out MTS bus or trolley (while supplies last) starting at 7:30 am! A Day
Pass is $5 and kids 5 and under ride free. Riders who are Seniors or Disabled
pay a one-way fare of $1.25. After the Parade, the Special Event Line will
resume for approximately one-hour.For more
information, visit www.sdmts.com.
Cost:
Early Registration
(thru 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 13th 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.
Presented by San Diego County Credit Union 
