San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade America’s Largest Balloon Parade - Free

Friday 1/2/26 - Holiday Bowl Parade
The scenic bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade.

A long tradition of the Holiday Bowl, 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.
Street-side viewing of the parade is FREE!
2023 Parade Route Same Route in 2026!

• NOTE YOU CAN BUY A GRANDSTAND SEAT IF YOU WISH:
• Grandstand Seating is Back!
• Reserve your grandstand seat today for the best seat on the route! Sitting in the grandstands gives you the best view of the entries; street-side viewing is free. Since the grandstand seats are next to the television broadcast area, parade entries are sure to perform for you as they march by. A limited number of grandstand seats are available for $30 each**.**

Transportation & Parking
To avoid parking and traffic delays, we advise that parade goers take the trolley! For information about parade-day transportation, visit **www.sdmts.com.**
Where should I park?
Park in one of the many metered or pay parking lots in the downtown area or take the trolley.
Download the parade route map for all parking locations around the parade. Some close locations include:
• BRIC North and South (corner of West Broadway & Pacific Highway)
• Wyndam San Diego Bayside (access from Pacific Highway)
• Hilton San Diego Bayfront – 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101 (15 minute walk)
• San Diego Convention Center – 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101 (10 minute walk)
• B Street Pier or Navy Pier – Note that both of these lots will have no entry/exit from 12:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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