The annual Mission Bay Parade of Lights begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18 and will make its way from the Quivira Basin area to Fiesta Island, ending at SeaWorld. A fireworks display will take place over the bay at 9 p.m. following the parade of more than 100 colorfully-decorated vessels. Viewing points include Riviera Shores, Crown Point, Santa Clara Point, the east side of Vacation Island and the west side of Fiesta Island. SeaWorld is a major sponsor for the event. “We are proud members of the Mission Bay community and happy to support this parade in our backyard,” said SeaWorld spokesman Booker T. Crenshaw Jr. “We know this is an important holiday event for our neighbors,” he added. The exact route is available at www.missionbayparadeoflights.org. — Debbie Hatch