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What you need to know: 46th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Posted at 8:35 AM, Dec 10, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-10 23:47:53-05

A classic San Diego holiday tradition takes to the bayfront Sunday night as the 46th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights kicks off. 

The classic San Diego holiday tradition begins at 5 p.m. and will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making its way to Coronado. 

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This year's theme is "Arrrgh! A Pirate’s Christmas."

The annual event is expected to bring more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the bay as 80 boats decked out in holiday lights make their way through the water. 

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For those who can't make the parade tonight, a second parade will take place on December 17. Click here for more information.

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