San Diego may not bring much in the way of an idyllic “White Christmas,” but it has its own beloved tradition in December Nights.
For the past 34 years, people from all over the county have gathered at Balboa Park for the free celebration that features music, art, storytelling and plenty of food.
The event, called christmas flowers argentina on the Prado until 2002, was founded in 1978 by 10 Balboa Park cultural organizations and attracted 3,000 guests. The two-evening event featured museum store shopping, crafts, Elizabethan dances and music.
It has since grown to 300,000 visitors over two days and includes everything from performances of “The Nutcracker” and a tree-lighting ceremony to carolers and foods from around the world.
You’ll find something magical happening in practically every corner of the park. Here’s a guide to navigating one of San Diego’s largest festivals, broken down by area.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
December Nights kicks off at this iconic location with opening ceremonies and a tree-lighting event with Mayor Jerry Sanders at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
December Nights
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Balboa Park
Cost: Free
Phone: (619) 239-0512
Online: visitdecembernights.org
It’s also where you can see more seasonal performances like Del Cerro Baptist Church’s annual staging of the “Christmas Story Tree,” in which an 80-person choir and drama team tells the story of Christmas in music and living scenes from 8:40 to 10 each night.
Also performing: the Southwestern College Chamber Singers, the Revolution Show Choir, civic organist Carol Williams and the San Diego Sun Harbor Chorus clad in elf costumes.
California Quadrangle
This area by the San Diego Museum of Man is where you’ll find the Santa Lucia Procession, a Swedish celebration with candlelight and music. It takes place at 6 and 8 each night, and be sure to stick around for Swedish meatballs and glögg, the hot, spiced wine.
Plaza de Panama
This popular section of the park, near the San Diego Museum of Art, is where to go if you’re over 21 and looking to have a few drinks.
Here you’ll find The Prado Pub at the Square, operated by Cohn Restaurant Group. It will feature cocktails, beer, Tarantino Gourmet Sausages (featuring bacon dogs) and The Chop Soo-ey and Ms. Patty Melt food trucks. You’ll hear The Bon Temps Social Club play sounds of the Louisiana Bayou on the Pavilion Stage.
It’s also where SDG&E customers can exchange up to three old incandescent light strands for energy-efficient LED ones. (A valid California ID or a copy of your recent SDG&E bill will be required to participate.)
House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
When people talk about the food at December Nights, they’re mostly referring to this area’s beloved International christmas flowers argentina blogs Festival.
Arrive hungry and with an adventurous spirit, because you’ll find palak paneer and chicken tikka masala from India; empanadas from Argentina and Colombia; pancit from the Philippines; Viking pea soup from Norway; coconut rice and sancocho from Panama; paella from Spain; aebleskiver (pancake ball) from Denmark; sausages from Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic and Slovakia; crepes from France; and much, much more.
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House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
When people talk about the food at December Nights, they’re mostly referring to this area’s beloved International Christmas Festival.
Arrive hungry and with an adventurous spirit, because you’ll find palak paneer and chicken tikka masala from India; empanadas from Argentina and Colombia; pancit from the Philippines; Viking pea soup from Norway; coconut rice and sancocho from Panama; paella from Spain; aebleskiver (pancake ball) from Denmark; sausages from Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic and Slovakia; crepes from France; and much, much more.
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