San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade
Spectators line the streets of downtown San Pedro to celebrate the holiday season with a festive community tradition. The procession showcases local youth groups, scouts, high school marching bands, and equestrian units. Announcers stationed at multiple points along the route offer live commentary and details about each participant.
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 All ages Free to the community.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Neighborhood
Downtown San Pedro
Parking
Topaz Building parking; enter on 5th Street & Center Street. Space is limited. Additional parking resources are listed.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Watch from the Main Stage at 6th and Pacific if you want live commentary, since it's one of three announcer points along the route.
- Get to the Topaz Building lot on 5th and Center early, because parking space there is limited.
- Have ParkMe, SpotHero or Parkopedia ready on your phone for backup parking in case the Topaz Building lot fills up.
- Expect more than 12,000 people along the route, so claim your curbside spot on Pacific Avenue or 6th Street before the parade starts.
- Scout troops, bands, little leagues and other groups who want to march should fill out the parade application, and individuals can sign up to volunteer.
Links & Contact
Run by San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who marches in the parade?
Families, little leagues, scouts, students, high school bands, equestrian units and volunteers.
Where should I park?
There's parking at the Topaz Building, with the entrance at 5th Street and Center Street, but space is limited. ParkMe, SpotHero and Parkopedia list more options.
Where can I hear the announcers?
Announcers are at three spots along the route: the Parade Kick-Off at 11th and Pacific, the Main Stage at 6th and Pacific, and the Parade End at 6th and Palos Verdes. They give commentary and background on each participant.
How big is the crowd?
More than 12,000 people line the streets of downtown San Pedro to watch.
How can I take part?
Groups can fill out the parade application to march. You can also sign up to volunteer or become a sponsor.
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