The holidays hit the ground running early in Pacific Beach kicking off with Christmas on Crystal Pier Dec. 1, followed by two other events, the San Diego Santa Run and the Holiday Parade, both on Dec.15.
\n“The holiday events create a sense of community, lively action in our streets and storefronts and build community pride,” said Sara Berns, executive director of Discover PB, which is hosting the Christmas 2018 celebration.
\n“Not only does it help create the festive feel of the holidays when the weather here says different, but it is a day to get the entire community connected to our businesses, neighbors, schools and organizations,” Berns said. “Who knows, standing out waiting for the floats to go by or running past in the 5K, you may notice a business you never noticed before from your car.”
\nHeld from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, Christmas on Crystal Pier highlights feature a sunset tree lighting and photos with Santa.\u00a0
\nThe pier is also festooned each year with wreaths hung by local businesses and community groups. Wreaths being sold by Discover PB will adorn Crystal Pier through Jan. 1. Wreaths are high visibility given the thousands of visitors who check out the pier each month.\u00a0
\nSanta photos will cast $10 or $5 if a donation is made for school supplies benefitting PB schools. Needed school supplies include: Hand sanitizer (big family size bottles), sanitizing wipes,\u00a0Kleenex boxes, color copy paper 8 by 11 \u00bd (any color), and white copy paper 8 by 11 1\/2, staplers and staples, adult scissors, Post its, white cardstock paper, spiral notebooks, glue sticks and\u00a0colored pencils and markers.
\nPictures are first-come, first-served. There is no guarantee your picture will be taken if you arrive after 3:45 p.m.
\nThe Holiday Parade starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 is the centerpiece of the beach community\u2019s annual holiday fest.\u00a0
\nThis year\u2019s parade\u00a0theme is “Jingle Bell Rock,” so rock out to your favorite holiday tunes. Replete with community floats, local school bands and Santa wrapping things up, join everyone on Garnet Avenue for a fabulous friends and family event to rejoice in the holidays.
\nEasily PB\u2019s most colorful holiday event, nothing compares with 5,000 red-clad St. Nicks converging in the annual Santa Run preceding the parade on Dec. 15. The run is actually three races, with the 5K Santa Run starting at 10 a.m. There is also a competitive Speedy Santa Mile Race and a Santa\u2019s Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) race for kids age 12 and under. Parents are welcome to join their children.
\nAll 5K adult participants receive a Santa suit, hat, short- sleeve jacket, shorts, belt and beard as well as one drink ticket and a pair of San Diego Santa Run sunglasses.
\nAdults in the one-mile races will also receive a Santa hat, sunglasses and complimentary drink ticket.
\nPlan to spend the day participating in the events, just spectating, or knock off some of that holiday shopping at local neighborhood businesses.
\nThere is also a PB window decorating contest to the theme of Jingle Bell Rock highlighting everyone\u2019s favorite holiday numbers. The winning window will be featured in the Beach & Bay Press.
\nFor more information visit pacificbeach.org, drop in at Discover PB\u2019s office at 1503 Garnet Ave., or\u00a0email ann@pacificbeach.org. San Diego Santa Run
\nWhen: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.
\n10 a.m. 5K Santa Run
\n11:30 a.m. Santa\u2019s Little Helper Wave 1 Mile (dog\/owner)
\n12 p.m. Santa\u2019s Elves Wave 1 Mile (Kids)
\n12:30 p.m. Speedy Santa Wave 1 Mile (Competitive)
\n12:50 p.m. Awards (competitive 1 Mile wave only)
\nWhere: Start: Garnet Avenue and Bayard Street.
\nInfo: sandiegosantarun.com Holiday Parade
\nWhen: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.
\nWhere: Start: Garnet Avenue and Haines Street. End: Garnet Avenue and Bayard Street. Christmas on Crystal Pier
\nWhen: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Where: Crystal Pier.
\nWhat: Take your pictures with Santa on Crystal Pier. Tree lighting at sunset and decorated wreaths hung along the pier. Cost: $10 or $5 with a donation of school supplies.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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