San Diego.org - The Official Travel Resource For The San Diego Region

Home > E-mail Updates > Autumn Fun > Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Game & Parade

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Game & Parade

Date: 12/29/05

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Game & Parade

Watch the Pac-10 runner-up and a third selection from the Big 12 square off as this annual San Diego holiday classic celebrates its 28th anniversary. Known for its exciting finishes, this collegiate football game continues to live up to its reputation as "America's Most Exciting Bowl Game." The pre-game show kicks off with heart-pounding bands, a spectacular fireworks display, the U.S. Navy Parachute Team and an American flag the size of a football field!

Other San Diego Holiday Highlights:
Balboa Park December Nights presented by Barona, San Diego Restaurant Week, Holiday Lights Around Town

The Facts

Qualcomm Stadium
9449 Friars Rd, San Diego
Pre-game show: 4:30pm
Kick-off: 5:00pm
Tickets: $58-$70; 619-285-5059
Information: 619-283-5808 or www.holidaybowl.com

Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade

Date: 12/29/05
Join thousands of Pacific Life Holiday Bowl visitors for “America’s Largest Balloon Parade.” Watch more than 30 massive inflatables including Mr. Potato Head, Thomas the Tank Engine, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Hello Kitty, Betty Boop, WWII Corsair, T-Rex and Bob the Builder as they wind their way along a one-mile route. Racing wiener dogs, colorful floats and high school and college bands add to the fun! Clydesdales, the Salvation Army Brass Band, the World Famous Lawn Rangers and the Sumo Wrestler Drill Team will also be on hand. A post-parade family festival takes place at the Broadway Pier and includes the “Battle of the University Bands,” rides, carnival games and prizes.

Wiener Schnitzel Wiener National Finals (wiener dog races): 9:15am
Parade: 10 -11:30am
Parade Route: The Parade begins at the City Administration Building on N. Harbor Drive, runs along the waterfront and ends at Seaport Village.
Parade Admission: free
Big Bay Balloon Family Festival: 11:30am - 1pm; Broadway Pier
Information: 619-283-5808 or www.holidaybowl.com

Buy tickets for grandstand seating now >

Great Hotel Offerings

Ramada Inn & Conference Center - rates from $53.10 based on availability
Kings Inn - rates from $55 based on availability
Quality Inn Airport/SeaWorld Area - rates from $62 based on availability
Comfort Inn Airport at Old Town - rates from $65 based on availability
Days Inn-Hotel Circle by SeaWorld - rates from $72 based on availability
Best Western Seven Seas - rates from $79 based on availability
Doubletree San Diego Mission Valley - rates from $110 based on availability
Shelter Pointe Hotel & Marina - rates from $119 based on availability
Best Western Hacienda Old Town - rates from $127 based on availability

Hot Tip

More than 100,000 spectators are expected at the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. Solve the driving/parking dilemma by riding the trolley. There will be increased and direct service for the Green Line trolleys from Mission Valley and Old Town stations to the Santa Fe Depot - just a block away from the parade route. For more information, call 800-COMMUTE, visit www.sdcommute.com or click directly to eStore to purchase Day Tripper trolley passes online.


Copyright © San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau 2215 India Street San Diego, CA 92101