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\"December<\/a><\/p>\n

Balboa Park Christmas Lights
\nDecember Nights in Balboa Park, San Diego<\/h2>\n

Balboa Park December Nights<\/strong>
\n Southern California’s premier holiday festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Christmas on the Prado” is now called December Nights<\/p>\n

40 years running; Friday and Saturday night in early December<\/p>\n

The event brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the \u201cmost wonderful time of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9 pm both evenings and more than 350,000 visitors are expected to experience the joy of San Diego\u2019s largest free community festival. Those who attend will participate in a truly multicultural experience, enjoying food, music and entertainment from around the world.<\/p>\n

Revelers can watch top-notch musical and dance performances, enjoy delicious and diverse food choices and help spread a heavy dose of holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

Well-known traditions include food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; the annual Santa Lucia Procession at the Plaza de California; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist\u2019s Christmas Story Tree, and more.<\/p>\n

Annual event; multiple nights
\nSan Diego, CA
\n<\/a>619-239-0512<\/p>\n

fleetscience.org\/events\/balboa-park-december-nights<\/a><\/h3>\n

balboaparkconservancy.org\/project\/december-nights<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"December<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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