Chula Vista Starlight Parade and Festival
December 14, Sunday, 3pm – 6pm
Ho Ho Ho! The Starlight Parade and Festival is officially back, meaning locals and visitors should grab their holiday attire, light accessories, and hold on to their reindeer horns as they hurry down to Chula Vista. Third Avenue, between H and E Streets, will come alive with the Starlight Festival kicking-off the festivities at 3:00pm, leading into the tree lighting ceremony at 5:45pm and then the grand finale, the Starlight Parade will begin at 6pm. The Parade will feature over 100 entrants ranging from festive floats and marching bands to dance teams and classic cars. Attendees are encouraged to stay until the end to get a peek at Santa in a Chula Vista Fire Engine.
Before the parade, attendees can enjoy festivities such as the Holiday Market, rides on the Chula Vista Express, and free family photos with Santa beginning at 3pm, all while enjoying live music from the stage at Memorial Park. And, returning for its third year is the 25-foot-tall Christmas tree which will be lit during an official ceremony at 5:45pm.
The Holiday Market, curated by the Downtown Chula Vista Market, is the perfect place to shop from local artisanal vendors for holiday gifts and treats. The festive event will offer lovely home décor, handmade soaps, candles, bath and body necessities, and accessories as thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, or a nice gift for yourself from local businesses. The Starlight Festival will also feature several vendor booths. Delicious food will be in abundance, with various culinary vendor offering entrees and delicious desserts.
Third Avenue, between H and E Streets, Chula Vista, CA 91910, For more information call (858)205-7442, or visit www.starlightparade.com/
