Photo via Marv Sloben Photography

📍 The route and spectator spots

• Shelter Island | 5:30 p.m. | The parade begins here, at the south end.
• Harbor Island | 6 p.m. | The route proceeds from the west to east end.
• North Embarcadero | 6:30 p.m. | The boats will go past the Maritime Museum of San Diego — including the Star of India — then parallel the Embarcadero to Tuna Harbor Park.
• Seaport Village | 7 p.m. | The parade continues past the landmark and the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.
• Cesar Chavez Park | 7:15 p.m. | Pro tip: The Port of San Diego will offer free coffee, cocoa, and cookies at this location. The route goes to the pier, then turns south to cross the bay to the Marriott Coronado Hotel.
• Coronado Ferry Landing | 7:30 p.m. | The boats will head west, finishing at buoy 22a.

Photo via Marv Sloben Photography

🚊 Public transit and parking

• Snow N Glow Holiday Festival | Thursday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 4-9 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $45+ | Enjoy 1 million dazzling lights, visits with Santa + live entertainment — upgrade to add unlimited snow tubing and rides on the Ferris wheel.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Presents: Free Gift | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $20-$45 | A children’s musical about the most valuable gift that’s free.

• Adult Monthly Garden Club | Friday, Dec. 9 | 9-10:30 a.m. | San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, San Diego | $10 | The first-ever workshop at this venue, all about how to garden in a small space.
• Jungle Bells | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 3:30-8 p.m. | San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego | $65 | The zoo’s annual holiday event starts its run tonight with festive entertainment, glimmering lights, games + treats.
• Wild Winter Nocturnal | Friday, Dec. 9 | 5-7:15 p.m. | Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe | $27 | Enjoy animal interactions, festive lights, crafting, and storytime with Santa at this family-friendly event.
• Carols by Candlelight | Friday, Dec. 9 + Saturday, Dec. 10 | 8 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido | $19-$99 | The 33rd annual show features country crooner Mark Wills, Richie Furay, and others performing to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital.

• Christmas in the Park | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 3:30-8:30 p.m. | Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway | Free | Step back in time for this old-fashioned holiday tradition complete with caroling, model train displays, crafts for kids + visits with Santa.
• Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 5-10 p.m. | Lot 8, 1201 Hotel Circle South, San Diego | Free | The Animal Pad dog rescue will host this free all ages, pup-friendly party with prizes for dogs + their humans.
• Freestyle Explosion: Holiday Jam | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway District | $41-$263 | Get ready to dance to this lineup: Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Montell Jordan, Sweet Sensation, M.C. Shy-D + more.

• 62º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain

• Rise: 6:38 a.m.
• Set: 4:43 p.m.

• Low: 2:16 a.m. + 3:51 p.m.
• High: 8:34 a.m. + 10:22 p.m.
• Water Temperature: 58º

• The San Diego County Registrar of Voters says its final update on the results of the Statewide General Election will be posted today, upon the official certification of the election. The updates will be released via the Registrar’s website. 🗳️

• Go off, local culinary scene. In addition to upgrading Addison at Fairmont Grand Del Mar to a whopping three Michelin stars, the 2022 Michelin Guide California said these one-star Michelin restaurants will keep their rankings: Jeune et Jolie, Soichi Sushi, and Sushi Tadokoro each remain classified as “very good” restaurants. ⭐ (Eater San Diego)

• Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove is one cool dude. The El Cajon native traveled to Antarctica with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, where he set the world record for the fastest heater ever thrown on the continent. His pitch clocked 86 mph — and raised money and awareness for the charity and its athletes. ⚾ (NBC 7 + MLB.com)

• Let’s take this outside. The National Lacrosse League says its first-ever outdoor game in the history of the league will be hosted by the San Diego Seals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 4, 2023. The Seals will take on the Las Vegas Desert Dogs; tickets are now available starting at $20. 🔱

• Longtime radio personalities-turned-podcast hosts AJ Machado and Sara Perry are hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser for Rady Children’s Hospital tomorrow through Saturday, Dec. 24. The duo, joined by volunteers, will wrap presents at Santa’s Workshop at Westfield UTC — all donations will go to AJ’s Kids Fund to buy toys for Rady patients. 🎁
• Lions Tigers & Bears — Alpine’s big cat and bear sanctuary — will host Christmas With the Animals this Saturday, 1-5 p.m., to raise funds for the facility. Guests can see the exotic rescues (including the newest residents), while also enjoying food trucks and visits with Santa. Tickets cost $20-$50. 🦁

• The Brick Hotel in Oceanside is now offering yoga classes at its rooftop bar, Cococabana. The 1-hour classes — via Delve Yoga — include Funday Flow on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., and Sunset Flow on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. 🧘

• Fall hiking, anyone? County Parks and Recreation will host a couple of free events this Saturday. There’s a ranger-led interpretive hike at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch County Preserve, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and a nature hike at Potrero County Park, 3-4 p.m. 🥾

• Dec. 8, 1938: The National Weather Service archives show it was 100° in La Mesa — the maximum temperature record in the US for December. Whew. 🌡️ (National Weather Service)

• ‘Tis the season to shop items from our online shop Six & Main. Our gift guides feature shirts, jewelry, gourmet popcorn, coffee, and more. There’s no time to waste, let the shopping begin. 🛍️

• Give the gift of a quality shave month after month with a Harry’s trial set and blade subscription. Choose your handle color, refill frequency, and let the good shave days roll in for as little as $5 on sign-up (yes, you heard that right). 🪒*