OB Holiday Parade
The community gathers to celebrate the holiday season with the annual Ocean Beach parade. Spectators can attend the festivities in person or view the procession remotely through a live web camera feed positioned on Newport Avenue looking away from the beach.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
5:00pm.
Neighborhood
Ocean Beach
Parking
Ocean Beach has public parking lots throughout the community.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Can't make it in person? Pull up the Newport Avenue live cam, which looks up the street away from the beach.
- Take MTS Bus 923 from downtown or Bus 35 from Old Town, since both routes run into Ocean Beach.
- Join the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association mailing list if you'd like to help out. Volunteer calls include decorating the neighborhood for the holidays.
- Dress warmly, since the parade takes place in the evening and you'll be standing outdoors along the route.
Links & Contact
Run by Ocean Beach Community Foundation, Love Thy Neighborhood, and OBMA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch if I can't make it in person?
Yes. The Ocean Beach MainStreet Newport Avenue Cam streams live, looking up the street away from the beach.
Who puts on the parade?
It's hosted and organized by the Ocean Beach Community Foundation and Love Thy Neighborhood, with support from the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association.
Where can I park?
Ocean Beach has public parking lots at many spots throughout the community.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes. MTS Bus 923 runs between downtown and Ocean Beach via Voltaire Street, and Bus 35 runs from Old Town via Midway Drive.
How can I volunteer?
Join the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association mailing list. Volunteer opportunities include decorating the neighborhood for the holidays.
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