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Let the good times roll at the happy-go-lucky Big Bay Balloon Parade on December 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. Held in Downtown San Diego, the scenic, bayside streets come alive with marching bands, floats, drill teams, and a procession of more balloons than any other parade. Over 100,000 spectators attend this free event which rounds out a season of 13 holiday parades in San Diego. The parade steps off the curb at Harbor Drive featuring Grand Marshal Meb Keflezighi known for winning an Olympic silver medal as well as the 2014 Boston Marathon!

Before the parade a 5K Race takes place at the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street at 2:45 p.m. Registration on the day of the race is around $35, see sandiegobowlgames.com for info.

Stay in town for the Holiday Bowl game at Qualcomm Stadium on Dec. 27. In the first appearance for University of Southern California Trojans and the fourth time for Nebraska Cornhuskers, the 37th annual National University Holiday Bowl kicks off at 5 p.m.