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Encinitas Holiday Parade
Encinitas, CA
Free to watch
By Simir Shah
The city's evening holiday parade runs south on Coast Highway 101 from D Street to J Street, and the city calls it the largest parade of its kind in North County, drawing more than 10,000 people. The 2026 theme is "40 and Still Fabulous" for the city's 40th anniversary. Arrive early with chairs for a curb spot near the start.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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