Launching the holiday season in Encinitas, the Parade is the largest community event of the year. It shows the over 3,200 children participating in the Parade that Encinitas is a committed and wonderful community. Make plans to attend this wonderful slice of life with the whole family! Always a lot to eat, drink and watch in this family-friendly (dogs too!) town!

This year’s Parade, themed, “A Storybook Holiday,” will celebrate classic holiday stories and their characters. Parade entries, which will include floats, marching bands and children’s groups among other things, will travel south along South Coast Highway 101 beginning at the corner of “D” Street and finishing at “J” Street. Discovery Map co-ordinates G-5 to I-9…

Applications are being accepted from Encinitas Chamber of Commerce members for the 2008 Encinitas Holiday Parade which will take place on Saturday, December 6th, at 5:30pm. Applications for the event may be found at the Encinitas Parks and Recreation office, Encinitas Community Center, on the City’s website at www.EncinitasRecReg.com or by calling 760-633-2740. For additional information call (760) 633-2740.