San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
2022-12-18 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights holiday boat parade, “FantaSEA,” held on San Diego Bay, will take place December 11th and 18th, 2022.
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors together on the San Diego Bay waterfront each year. The procession of about 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the region’s most iconic holiday events and has brought the community together for over half a century now.
The parade route starts at Shelter Island and travels east past Harbor Island, then south along the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Cesar Chavez Park before turning parallel with the Coronado Bridge to the west side of the bay. The parade then proceeds past the Coronado Ferry Landing to the finish line. It takes about two hours to complete the procession and there are many comfortable waterfront viewpoints along the route.
Viewing areas span across multiple areas of the San Diego Bay. Prepare for traffic and parking ahead of time.
The parade takes approximately one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route. The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are:

Shelter Island (start of parade) 5:30 p.m.
Harbor Island 6:00 p.m.
The Embarcadero 6:30 p.m.
Seaport Village 7:00 p.m.
The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park 7:15 p.m.
Ferry Landing on Coronado 7:30 p.m.

For more information and parade details, visit sdparadeoflights.org.

Parade of Lights Viewing from Marriott Poolside Lawn
2022-12-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, 2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come experience the dazzling display of boats decked out in their holiday best from the Coronado Marriott Resort & Spa Poolside Lawn. It’s sure to be a festive and fun event for the whole family.
Enjoy light bites, holiday cookies, candied apples and our signature coffee cart. Don’t miss a special holiday appearance from Fiona the Flamingo.
Entry is complimentary. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Children's Movie Mondays: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
2022-12-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

“At First Light” Lightshow Spectacular
2022-11-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1 | 5-9pm

Enhanced for 2022, the grove of towering Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn is the scene of an even more dynamic light show orchestrated to music, a brilliant ethereal experience that captivates guests with a finale of snow flurries. Showcased is the Norfolk Pine originally made famous in 1904 as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas tree.
The complimentary 11-minute show takes place every 30 minutes from 5-9pm nightly.
In the event of heavy rain, the light show may be canceled up to 24 hours following the storm in order to protect the safety of our team and equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Holiday Sing-A-Long
2022-12-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get into the holiday spirit with a Holiday Sing-a-Long with Marilyn Rees, Rob Taylor and Mary Taylor! Bring your singing voice or simply enjoy the music with hot cocoa and cookies.

Performer Biographies:
Born in New York City, Marilyn Rees’s father was in the Navy and her family moved several times. They landed in Coronado in 1955, and she graduated from Coronado High School in ‘57 and went off to Stanford University. She spent several years traveling to Mexico City, Vienna, and after graduation, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Eventually, she ended up back in Northern California, got married, had two children, and worked in the Gifted Program and started up the computer program in the Lafayette School District. She moved back to Coronado and has lived here full-time since 2000. Marilyn played every Monday night at Vigilucci’s and now plays weekly at Emerald C Gallery on Saturdays.
Mary Munger Taylor has traveled throughout the United States and Europe, acting and singing in venues ranging from opera to summer stock to Broadway. Personal favorites include starring on Broadway as Sally Bowles opposite Joel Grey in Hal Prince’s 20th anniversary revival of Cabaret. Since that time Mary’s appearances have included the creation of the role of Eve in the late AJ Antoon’s Genesis at Joe Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival. She can be heard as Mae Jones on the London Records release of Kurt Weill’s Street Scene, and acted as Drama Coach on that company’s recording of Marc Blitztein’s Regina. Since moving to Coronado with her husband of 28 years (Robert Taylor, CHS ’62), Mary has appeared nightly at San Diego’s premiere theatrical institution, The Old Globe, as House Manager.
Robert Taylor grew up in Coronado before heading off to MIT in the 1960s. After more than five decades away, he returned to his beloved hometown after retiring from his most recent position as Vice President of Systems at Morgan Stanley in New York City. Coming home brought him back to his roots and all-time passion — music. In 2014, Rob performed in the La Jolla Playhouse’s much-acclaimed The Hunchback of Notre Dame. San Diego appearances with the San Diego Master Chorale include the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience (2018), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2019), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2018) and Star Wars: A New Hope (2018). He sings with the San Diego Master Chorale, the Christ Church Choir and occasionally with Sacra Profana, San Diego’s premiere professional a capella chorale. As current President of Coronado Rotary (2021-22), Rob relishes “giving back” to the vibrant Coronado community. When he can find time, he also enjoys tutoring local middle and high school students in math, as well as his ongoing vocal studies with San Diego Opera’s Michael Sokol.

CIFF Classic Series: "Love Actually" (2003)
2022-12-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.
runtime 135 minutes

Holiday Movies on the Beach
2022-12-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
December 3, 10, 17, 31

Snuggle up on Del Beach for our favorite holiday family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.
Holiday movies begin promptly at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 7pm. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the nearby Beach + Taco Shack. Reservations are required. Please come prepared to stay warm.
Schedule
Dec 3: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Dec 10: Jingle All The Way (1996)
Dec 17: Home Alone (1990)
Dec 31: Top Gun Maverick (2022) – Followed by a fireworks 🎆 show on the beach!

New Year's Eve Masquerade Gala
2022-12-31 19:45 - 2023-01-01 01:00 | Southpointe Ballroom, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dec 31 – Jan 1
All attendees must be 21+.

Ring in the New Year at a Masquerade Gala in the new Southpointe Ballroom in Victorian style, with spectacular performances, dancing to a live 9-piece band, live-action food stations for a heavy reception-style dinner, awe-inspiring live performances, and more.
Black tie attire is encouraged. Victorian-era style and masquerade masks would also be appropriate for this glittering, magical event.
Admission Includes

Live-action food stations & open bar (choose the Reserved Seating ticket level for guaranteed seating)
Awe-inspiring Victorian-style masquerade performances throughout the evening
Live 9-piece band (The Class Band) and a live DJ
Midnight champagne toast

Event Schedule

7:45 – 8:30pm: Reception in the Southpointe Ballroom Foyer
8:30pm – 1am: Gala Event in Southpointe Ballroom
Approximately 9:40pm: Fireworks show can be viewed on the beach

Ticket Levels
General Admission: $390* per person
Includes everything above (seating not guaranteed)
Reserved Seating: $450* per person
Includes everything above with guaranteed reserved seating
VIP Lounge for 8 Guests: $5,000*
Includes everything above plus guaranteed reserved lounge seating near the dance floor for up to 8 guests.

"Baskerville"
2023-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” is back for one week, January 3-8, 2023.
Visit Lamb’s Players Theatre website or visit the box office for more information or to purchase tickets.

Live Music at the Ferry Landing
2023-01-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
As part of Coronado Ferry Landing’s free Weekend Concert Series, we invite you to come enjoy the array of local music talent every weekend, year round. Don’t forget to share your pics with us using #CoronadoFerryLanding

New Year's Mixer with Live Music
2023-01-12 15:00 - 17:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Are you looking for a fun event to kick off 2023? Spend an afternoon at the John D. Spreckels Center New’s Year Mixer featuring a three-piece band with local artist, Maria Christina on Thursday, January 12 from 3-5 pm.
Attendees can plan on listening to a great mix of jazz, soul and R&B hits while enjoying a casual welcoming atmosphere. Pop onto the dance floor or just take in the music. Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be on site for the purchase of spirits.
