Port of San Diego Big
Bay Balloon Parade
Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:00am
San Diego Harborship
| Big Bay Balloon Parade is one of the America's largest balloon parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union, a Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Production. This exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons-more than any other parade! This year, over 100,000 street-side spectators enjoyed the 18th annual Port of San Diego Bay Balloon parade along with a nationwide television audience. This year, San Diego Chinese community participated in this important festival. ACCEF, teamed with other Chinese organizations (HOC, SDHXCS, CCBA and SDCWA), spent several months for organization and preparation. The parade teams included: Xinjian Dance Studio , Golden Dragon Chinese Kung-Fu Institute, Hua Xia Chinese School, CCBA and Indochinese Association Lion Dance Groups. Special thanks go to many volunteers who have made this significant event a great success. Here is photo report (photos taken by James Zhao and Richard Benton) |
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