Shop for gifts at the Gaslamp Holiday Market, celebrate a half-century of hip hop at the Fleet Science Center, and sing along to Christmas carols at the Rady Shell
The pitter-patter of paws will fill the Gaslamp Quarter with Holiday delight this December. Tis the season for San Diego’s favorite feel-good parade, the Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party! Returning Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, this annual local favorite tradition highlights dogs, cats, and other pets as the Gaslamp “decks the paws” for a howl-y jolly good time. Pets are the stars of the show at this parade! Participants and their companions are encouraged to dress up in costume and compete for prizes and awards. Attendees are sure to see Santa Paws, plenty of creative holiday pet costumes, and unique floats with intricate detailing and matching ensembles. Participants are infamous for their creative over-the-top costumes, group costumes, and holiday cheer and this year’s parade will be one for the books!The festivities commence at 1 p.m. as the parade takes off under the Gaslamp Quarter Archway and through the Gaslamp Quarter. After the parade, participa
These are some of the best options for fun in San Diego County this weekend, including food events, parades, holiday festivals, concerts, family activities, musicals, theater and more.