After a full 2015, filled with fun events, lots of new businesses and a new executive director, the Gaslamp Quarter Association has lots in store for 2016. For all the info you need, visit their all new website at gaslamp.org.
First up is a Comic Con 101 class for all business owners. This will prepare all Gaslamp Quarter businesses wishing to get more involved with the onslaught of vendors coming to town in advance of and during Comic Con in July. More details will be released soon but expect to see this in late January.
Next up is the Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration, which is being moved this year to a Saturday — Feb. 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight — and takes place along Fifth Avenue between Broadway and Market Street. This is one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the country, with five stages and more than 40,000 revelers expected to take over the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter. General admission ticket prices start to go up after Jan. 10 and VIP go up after Jan. 24 (you will save $25 purchasing before then). Tickled Pink Productions brings you this 21+ event. Get tickets or more info at gaslamp.org/events or sdmardigras.com.
ShamROCK returns for its 22nd year, March 17, from 4 p.m. to midnight, with 80,000 square feet of green Astroturf to bring the feel of Ireland to Downtown. Presented by Jameson and The Field, there will be a new 150-foot Irish pub built in the street, a light show, and lots of bands for everyone. Get tickets at gaslamp.org/events.
Other events later this year include the return of Night Plaza, the MLB All Star Game, Comic Con, and the San Diego Film Festival just to mention a few. Keep checking back for more details and updates.
