The Annual Lighted Parade with Santa Claus starts around 6:15 – come early to stake out your spot! Santa will be around Mac Dutra Plaza after the parade for kids to tell him what they want for Christmas. Make It Main Street will be hosting an artist’s row on Kelly Ave along with local nonprofits and their fun-raisers. The Sea Crest School Kid’s Zone will also take place on Kelly Ave. with fun activities for kids of all ages.
Parade sponsored by Half Moon Bay Winery!
- 4 PM – Holiday Market by Make It Main Street
- 6 PM – PARADE!
- 6 PM – Kids Fun Zone by Sea Crest School
- 7:30 PM – Santa around Mac Dutra Plaza
Who is in the 2024 Parade!
- Republic Services
- HMBHS Marching Band
- Half Moon Bay Winery
- City of Half Moon Bay
- Sea Crest School
- Frank Vento Realtor – Intero
- SMC Sheriff’s Activities League
- Brush Hog Grinch & Friends
- Coastside Hope
- Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
- Beach Break Entertainment
- Alborzi Orthodontics
- Wilkinson School
- El Granada Elementary School
- Half Moon Bay State Beach
- Samoyeds on Parade
- Half Moon Bay 4H
- Half Moon Bay Robotics
- CoastPride
- San Mateo County Harbor District
- Girl Scouts Coastside
- Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside
- Abundant Grace Coastside Worker
- Blue Sky Designs
- Half Moon Bay FFA
- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
- Coastside Jewish Community
- CCP
- MM Gotta Dance
- Half Moon Bay History Association
- Ayudando Latinos A Soñar – ALAS
- Maids To The Rescue
- Our Lady of the Pillar Academy
- Lemos Family Farm
- Half Moon Bay Girls Softball
- Pomponio Ranch
- Half Moon Bay Library Bookcart Drill Team
- Red Triable Surf Club
- Coastside Fire + SANTA!
Prizes for the Excellent Groups!
Judging & PRIZES by Coastside News Group!
- 1st Place – Full Page Ad
- 2nd Place – 1/2 Page Ad
- 3rd Place – 1/4 Page Ad
In the 2025 Coastside Magazine Issue of your choice!