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Top 5 Huntington Beach Christmas Parades and Events 2021

Though palm trees still sway in the breeze and the California sun continues to shine, it’s Christmas in Huntington Beach! Our holiday traditions like a Huntington Beach Christmas parade on the water and meeting Santa on the pier are what make our holiday celebrations so unique.

The team at Caesar’s Appliance Service, the first choice for appliance repair Huntington Beach, listed our favorites for you to find your new HB holiday tradition.

The Huntington Beach Christmas Parade and More: How to Enjoy the Holidays Surf City-Style

Sun, sand, and surf are what make Huntington Beach special every day and the holidays are no exception. Below are Christmas events Huntington Beach with that special SoCal flare!

Huntington Harbor Boat Parade

Our city’s most unique holiday celebration has to be the annual Huntington Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Every year Harbor residents voluntarily deck their boats in hundreds of twinkling lights and sail through the islands and channels of our harbor to the delight of spectators.

This is one Huntington Beach Christmas parade that attracts a crowd so grab an early spot on the beach and enjoy the sight!

  • Where: Huntington Beach Harbor – Parade route begins at Trinidad Island
  • When: December 11th & 12th
  • Admission: Free but donations to the Philharmonic Society’s youth programs gratefully accepted
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Huntington Beach Christmas parade
Image Credit: Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee

Breakfast with Santa

If you’re looking for Christmas activities for kids, it doesn’t get better than sitting down for breakfast with Santa Claus. Dress your little ones in their favorite holiday ensemble for pictures with Santa before enjoying a pancake breakfast, arts and crafts and a bounce house to combat the sugar rush.

  • Where: Edison Community Center – Huntington Beach, CA
  • When: Saturday, December 11th, 8:30am-11:30am
  • Admission: $10 per person
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Holiday Kids Party at Pacifc City

Join in on the Holiday fun at the PC Grommets Holiday Party in the Kids Club in Pacific City. Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and enjoy story time, crafts and much more!

  • Where: Pacific City Mall – Huntington Beach, CA
  • When: Friday, December 21st, 11:30am
  • Admission: Free
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Visit Santa and Photos with Santa

Just before Santa’s big night, get ready for his arrival at Chino Spectrum Towne Center. Kids can decorate cookies to leave for Santa the next night and even write him letters with some last-minute items. Santa will also make one last appearance before his busiest night of the year!

  • Where: The Village at Orange – 1500 E Village Way Orange, CA
  • When: December 19th to December 24th
  • Admission: $5 (see website for details)
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From a Huntington Beach Christmas Parade to cookie collecting and decorating, Surf City Christmas celebrations have a holiday essence all their own. The team at Caesar’s Appliance Service hopes you find your new favorite and enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season!