The 5K kicks off the 45th annual Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade, featuring marching bands, floats, drill teams, and a procession of huge themed-balloons at 10 a.m. Dec. 27 along downtown ...

followed by the grand finale of Santa Claus ushering in the holiday season. This year's parade featured 17 giant, helium-filled character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables ...