San Francisco Christmas Destination

If you haven't fallen in love with San Francisco, maybe you don't know about all the wonderful things to see and do at Christmas. There are too many to list on a single page but here are few making this city worthy as a top choice for California's Best Christmas Destinations!

1. Christmas Music Shows from the San Francisco Symphony, Gay Men's Chorus and Chanticleer Christmas offer holiday music from inspiring singers and orchestras. 

2. Parol Lantern Festival Parade  in Jessie Square has become a festival holiday tradition featuring Filipino traditions.

3. Fisherman's Wharf Boat Parade is the largest boat parade on San Francisco Bay. More than 60 boats festooned with lights and holiday decorations parade along the waterfront, starting at PIER 39 and traveling to the Marina Green before turning back.

4. San Francisco Christmas Comedy include the zany Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday Show, the beloved drag queens performing the Golden Girls Christmas episodes and Kosher Comedy's irreverent look at Christmas at a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedians. 

5.  The Nutcracker ballet is an annual tradition combining storytelling, spectacular costumes, world-class dance and the classical music that brings magic and fantasy.

6. Tree Lighting Ceremonies abound in San Francisco. Several of the best known are the Embarcadero, Pier 39, 555 California, Ghirardelli Square and Macy's.

7. The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Victorian Holiday is an annual costumed recreation of the storybook creations of one of the world's most famous authors. Held each year on weekends in late November through Christmas, the celebration is a family affair bringing special meaning to the holiday.

8. Ice Skating at Union Square and Embarcadero is a holiday favorite at the wonderful rinks centrally located in the heart of the city's shopping, dining and entertainment areas.

9.  Fairmont's Famous Gingerbread House is an annual tradition that delights hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the globe. Stick around for the elegant holiday tea.

10. San Francisco Zoo Reindeer and Zoo Lights includes daily reindeer appearances and special Zoo Lights nights in December.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.

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