San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade

San Pedro, CA · Holiday

When: December 6, 2026
Where: 6th St & Pacific Ave · San Pedro · CA
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A holiday parade through downtown San Pedro organized by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, with marching bands, floats, and community groups. The parade has run every December for over four decades and marks the unofficial start of the neighborhood's holiday season. The 2026 edition is the 46th annual.

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A holiday parade through downtown San Pedro organized by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, with marching bands, floats, and community groups.
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