62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the 62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival, a beloved South Bay tradition that has brought families, friends and neighbors together for more than six decades. Beginning at 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a festive Holiday Market & Festival featuring local vendors, live entertainment, expanded children's activities and free photos with Santa before gathering for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

As the sun sets, Third Avenue will come alive with dazzling floats, marching bands, dance groups, classic cars, community organizations and local cultural performances during the iconic Starlight Parade. Free and open to the public, this cherished holiday celebration offers something for all ages while showcasing the community spirit, traditions and local pride that make Chula Vista shine during the holiday season.

Event Schedule

3 p.m. – Holiday Market & Festival Opens

3 p.m. – Photos with Santa Begin

5:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 p.m. – Starlight Parade

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