Whale Days Festival Coming to San Diego Bay

Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Whale watching season has become one of San Diego's favorite times of the year. A free community event, designed to celebrate the giant mammals, as well as educate the public on their migration, will be held along San Diego's North Embarcadero.

The Big Bay Whale Days Festival is coming to the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 North Harbor Drive, on Saturday, January 21. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Big Bay Balloon Parade Marches Along San Diego Bay Waterfront

Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6222, (619) 686-6461

More than 100,000 spectators lined the downtown San Diego Bay waterfront to watch the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade on December 28, 2011.

Along with 30 large balloon figures – more than any other parade – the event brings together marching bands, floats, and drill teams.

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Port to Make Landscape Adjustments In Embarcadero Marina Park North

Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 341-5684

The Port of San Diego is preparing to make landscape adjustments to Embarcadero Marina Park North that will allow the park to accommodate the upcoming New Year's Eve Red Bull extreme sports event - "New Year, No Limits" - as well as major events in the future.

Two coral trees and a melaleuca tree will be removed. The two coral trees will be replaced with two new coral trees and staff will later decide whether to plant a new melaleuca tree or another type of tree in the park, all at Red Bull's expense.

Port to Enliven Waterfront with Events on San Diego Bay

Friday, 09 December 2011

The Port of San Diego has plans to enliven the San Diego Bay waterfront with diverse community events, ranging from concerts and dances to festivals and eco-tourism celebrations.

The Port's goal is to create a vibrant waterfront year-round that attracts residents and visitors to the bay front of its five member cities, and bring an economic boost to businesses located there.

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Public Invited to 40th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Friday, 09 December 2011
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

A San Diego Bay holiday tradition is back beginning this weekend.

The 40th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, featuring more than 80 vessels adorned with festive holiday light displays and decorations, kicks off Sunday, December 11, at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a second opportunity to view the parade on Sunday, December 18, also at 5:30 p.m.