December Nights 2023
December Nights will be on December 1 and 2 this year. This is our major fundraiser for the year and most of our money comes in during December nights. We need full participation from our members. We need volunteers to prepare food and glögg, serve food and glögg December 1 and 2, and clean up the cottage after the event. We have set up signup sheets for our volunteers using signup.com. Here are the links to sign up. If you are serving food or glögg, you must have a current food handler's permit.
To sign up for Glögg: https://signup.com/go/JqOrVZj
To sign up for Food: https://signup.com/go/iRyDuez
To sign up for Glögg: https://signup.com/go/JqOrVZj
To sign up for Food: https://signup.com/go/iRyDuez
Food Handlers certificates (Required if cooking or serving food or glögg)
The free food handler's class has finished, so if you need a new one or need to renew, you will have to get it online
You need a food handler's permit if you serve food on our weekend serving days.
The free food handler's class has finished, so if you need a new one or need to renew, you will have to get it online
You need a food handler's permit if you serve food on our weekend serving days.
Food Handlers Certificates for those who could not attend the free class.
If you missed the food handler course given by HPR, you can complete the course online by a food handler training school that are authorized by the County. There is an online course on sale now at 123PremierFoodSafety. Be sure to take the San Diego County class.
This will be refunded by the House of Sweden if you submit your receipt to the House of Sweden treasurer.
http://www.123premierfoodsafety.com/SanDiegoCounty
December Nights is called the International Christmas Festival by the House of Pacific Relations.
The park will be closed for deliveries after 6AM Friday and all day Saturday unless you have a permit. You can obtain a permit from Anne Marie Kocherga.
The parking lot in back of the aerospace museum will be for handicapped people only.
The parking lot across from President's way will charge $30 for parking Friday and Saturday. If you pay for parking, keep your receipt and give it to Pat Coffey for reimbursement. The zoo lot will be free all day.
There will be additional parking at city college without shuttle service.
the free shuttle will pick-up and drop-off downtown at Ash St. between 5th and 6th Ave only. ADA shuttles will be available. Sorry, no pets allowed with the exception of service animals.
There is no shuttle service from City College.
Hours of Operation
Friday, Dec. 1 Saturday, Dec. 2
3 p.m. to 11 p.m. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The park will be closed for deliveries after 6AM Friday and all day Saturday unless you have a permit. You can obtain a permit from Anne Marie Kocherga.
The parking lot in back of the aerospace museum will be for handicapped people only.
The parking lot across from President's way will charge $30 for parking Friday and Saturday. If you pay for parking, keep your receipt and give it to Pat Coffey for reimbursement. The zoo lot will be free all day.
There will be additional parking at city college without shuttle service.
the free shuttle will pick-up and drop-off downtown at Ash St. between 5th and 6th Ave only. ADA shuttles will be available. Sorry, no pets allowed with the exception of service animals.
There is no shuttle service from City College.
Hours of Operation
Friday, Dec. 1 Saturday, Dec. 2
3 p.m. to 11 p.m. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Parking
If you are volunteering with us and you have to pay for parking, save your receipt and send it to Gary Litwak for reimbursement.
PARKING INFO
There is limited capacity for access and parking at December Nights. It is highly recommended that you consider other transportation options if available to you; should you drive to the event, we recommend purchasing your parking in advance to secure your spot. In addition, there are free and paid parking options that are serviced by free December Nights event shuttles that take you to the event entrance at El Prado and the Cabrillo Bridge!
Paid Parking Options in Balboa Park
LOT A, General Paid Parking - $25 in advance, $30 at the event
Located at Inspiration Point, the General Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 1st and at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 2nd. We recommend accessing the lot from northbound Park Blvd. Buy parking now.
LOT B, Preferred Paid Parking - $40 in advance, $45 at the event
Located at the Federal Lot, the Preferred Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 1st and at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 2nd. We recommend accessing this lot from northbound Park Blvd. Buy parking now.
Roosevelt Middle School Parking - $30 at the event only, first-come, first-served
The Friends of Roosevelt will provide limited parking at the school for December Nights attendees. The Roosevelt parking area will be open between 3:30 pm and 11:00 pm on Friday, December 1st and between 1:00 pm and 11:00 pm on Saturday, December 2nd. Access lot 1 from Upas Street, and lot 2 from Park Blvd. to Zoo Drive. Proceeds from parking sales support Roosevelt Middle School. Get directions.
Paid Parking Options nearby, serviced by free December Nights Event Shuttle
ACE Parking lots, 3rd Avenue and San Diego Civic Center Parkade
These lots are easily accessed and convenient to the downtown core, and with the nearby free event shuttle stop at 3rd Avenue and A Street you can catch a free ride to December Nights. See options and buy parking.
Free Parking Options
San Diego Zoo Parking Lot, Balboa Park
Zoo Place will be exit only during the event; use Zoo Drive to access the parking lot. We recommend access from southbound Park Blvd. to Zoo Drive. Parking is first-come, first-served. Get directions.
City College Parking Garages (nearby, serviced by free December Nights Event Shuttle)
Access free parking at one of three City College parking garages. Spaces are first-come, first-served. Find the parking garages here:
The free December Nights shuttle picks up at the corner of 16th Street and B Street.
There is limited capacity for access and parking at December Nights. It is highly recommended that you consider other transportation options if available to you; should you drive to the event, we recommend purchasing your parking in advance to secure your spot. In addition, there are free and paid parking options that are serviced by free December Nights event shuttles that take you to the event entrance at El Prado and the Cabrillo Bridge!
Paid Parking Options in Balboa Park
LOT A, General Paid Parking - $25 in advance, $30 at the event
Located at Inspiration Point, the General Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 1st and at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 2nd. We recommend accessing the lot from northbound Park Blvd. Buy parking now.
LOT B, Preferred Paid Parking - $40 in advance, $45 at the event
Located at the Federal Lot, the Preferred Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 1st and at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 2nd. We recommend accessing this lot from northbound Park Blvd. Buy parking now.
Roosevelt Middle School Parking - $30 at the event only, first-come, first-served
The Friends of Roosevelt will provide limited parking at the school for December Nights attendees. The Roosevelt parking area will be open between 3:30 pm and 11:00 pm on Friday, December 1st and between 1:00 pm and 11:00 pm on Saturday, December 2nd. Access lot 1 from Upas Street, and lot 2 from Park Blvd. to Zoo Drive. Proceeds from parking sales support Roosevelt Middle School. Get directions.
Paid Parking Options nearby, serviced by free December Nights Event Shuttle
ACE Parking lots, 3rd Avenue and San Diego Civic Center Parkade
These lots are easily accessed and convenient to the downtown core, and with the nearby free event shuttle stop at 3rd Avenue and A Street you can catch a free ride to December Nights. See options and buy parking.
Free Parking Options
San Diego Zoo Parking Lot, Balboa Park
Zoo Place will be exit only during the event; use Zoo Drive to access the parking lot. We recommend access from southbound Park Blvd. to Zoo Drive. Parking is first-come, first-served. Get directions.
City College Parking Garages (nearby, serviced by free December Nights Event Shuttle)
Access free parking at one of three City College parking garages. Spaces are first-come, first-served. Find the parking garages here:
- 16th Street and Russ Blvd. (Enter on 16th Street)
- 16th Street and Broadway (Enter on 16th Street)
- 17th Street and C Street (Enter on 17th Street)
The free December Nights shuttle picks up at the corner of 16th Street and B Street.
Free shuttle service
Free December Nights Event Shuttle
For 2023 we have expanded the shuttle service to include pick up/drop off at the following locations:
The December Nights stop for these shuttles is located on 6th Avenue at Laurel Street.
In addition, MTS will run shuttles between the City College transit hub and the event for free. Also free, will be rides from the City College transit hub to Balboa Park on the 7 and 215 buses.
For return trips to the transit hub, use the bus stops on the east (northbound) side of Park Blvd.
There are ADA capable shuttles as part of all shuttle services.
For 2023 we have expanded the shuttle service to include pick up/drop off at the following locations:
- City College Parking Garages (free parking) – 16th and B Streets
- Downtown Core – 3rd Avenue at A Street
The December Nights stop for these shuttles is located on 6th Avenue at Laurel Street.
In addition, MTS will run shuttles between the City College transit hub and the event for free. Also free, will be rides from the City College transit hub to Balboa Park on the 7 and 215 buses.
For return trips to the transit hub, use the bus stops on the east (northbound) side of Park Blvd.
There are ADA capable shuttles as part of all shuttle services.