Giving Back Magazine December 2018 | Page 92

Festivities Holiday Happenings Winter Wonderland at The Grand - Every day this season is magical at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. From sledding down their giant snow hill with enchanting snowfall, taking a whimsical ride on a Ferris wheel and carousel, storytelling by Santa and friends around a festive 25-foot tree, to enjoying fireside s’mores and traditional refreshments in the Moët & Chandon Champagne Garden, make this year your grandest holiday season ever at The Grand. www.fairmont.com/san-diego Parade of Lights - The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing tradition, the 47th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bay-front crowds during the evenings of December 9th and 16th. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme, “Tropical Island Christmas.” www.sdparadeoflights.org Menorah Lighting - Celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah with an early evening Menorah Lighting, music and entertainment throughout the event! The event will take place in the Central Promenade at Liberty Station on December 3 next to the Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station. Rabbi Zalman Carlebach with Chabad Downtown and Rabbi Yossi Tiefenbrun with Chabad of Pacific Beach will be in attendance.  www.libertystation.com 92 GBSAN.COM | DECEMBER 2018 Santa by the Sea - The holidays are here, and Santa is making a stop in Del Mar Village! Come celebrate the holiday season as Santa joins us Skate by the Sea with Tara Lipinski - Join for an afternoon of jolly Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinski for a once-in-a- activities leading up to lifetime skate session at Hotel del Coronado’s Skating an annual Tree Lighting by the Sea. As part of The Del’s 130th Anniversary at 5pm. Holiday treats celebrations, up to 50 children of all skill levels are and refreshments will be invited to skate with Tara. After ice time with Tara, available as well as fun- guests will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, along filled holiday crafts for all with an opportunity for photos with the figure skating to enjoy. Design your own champion. www.hoteldel.com rad hat and write a letter to Santa’s workshop. This is a free event! Bring your whole family! www.visitdelmarvillage.com