December Nights 2024
December Nights will be on December 6 and 7 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 6 and 7, 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/XKhFELE
To sign up for Food: https://signup.com/go/EddvAWE
To sign up for Glögg: https://signup.com/go/XKhFELE
To sign up for Food: https://signup.com/go/EddvAWE
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. 6 Saturday, Dec. 7
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. 6 Saturday, Dec. 7
3 p.m. to 11 p.m. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Parking and Shuttles
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 choose to 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 $27.95 in advance, $30 at the event
Located at Inspiration Point, the General Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6th and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th. We recommend accessing the lot from northbound Park Blvd.
Purchase Parking
LOT B, Preferred Paid Parking $42.95 in advance, $45 at the event
Located at the Federal Lot, the Preferred Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec.6 and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 We recommend accessing this lot from northbound Park Boulevard.
Purchase Parking
Parking for People with Disabilities $27.95 in advance, $30 t the event
For people who have state-issued disabled parking credentials, two parking lots are available at the Fleet Science Center on Space Theater Way, and at the Natural History Museum on Village Place, both of which are adjacent to the El Prado event area. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. You must display a valid hanging placard or license plate to access the parking area.
Zoo Drive in front of the San Diego Zoo Administration Building also features several free disabled parking spaces. Get Directions.
Additionally, there are a limited number of disabled parking spaces in the general paid Lot A at Inspiration Point, and in the preferred paid Lot B at the Federal Lot. The preferred paid Lot B is nearby the event’s Family Zone and Palisades areas.
Roosevelt Middle School Parking$40 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 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Access the parking from Park Blvd. to Zoo Drive. Proceeds from parking sales support Roosevelt Middle School student programs. Get directions.
Nearby Paid Parking Options Serviced by free December Nights Event Shuttle
There are several paid parking options near the 3rd Avenue shuttle stop, as well as the Beech Street shuttle stop. These lots and garages are easily accessed and convenient to downtown, and with the nearby free event shuttle you can catch a free ride to December Nights.
Free Parking Options In and Nearby Balboa Park San Diego Zoo Parking Lot Use Zoo Drive to access the parking lot from southbound Park Boulevard; note that Zoo Place will be exit only during the event. 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:
Parking for People with Disabilities $27.95 in advance, $30 at the event
For people who have state-issued disabled parking credentials, two parking lots are available at the Fleet Science Center on Space Theater Way, and at the Natural History Museum on Village Place, both of which are adjacent to the El Prado event area. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. You must display a valid hanging placard or license plate to access the parking area.
Zoo Drive in front of the San Diego Zoo Administration Building also features several free disabled parking spaces. Get Directions.
Additionally, there are a limited number of disabled parking spaces in the general paid Lot A at Inspiration Point, and in the preferred paid Lot B at the Federal Lot. The preferred paid Lot B is nearby the event’s Family Zone and Palisades areas.
Purchase Parking
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 choose to 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 $27.95 in advance, $30 at the event
Located at Inspiration Point, the General Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6th and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th. We recommend accessing the lot from northbound Park Blvd.
Purchase Parking
LOT B, Preferred Paid Parking $42.95 in advance, $45 at the event
Located at the Federal Lot, the Preferred Paid Parking lot will be open to the public at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec.6 and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 We recommend accessing this lot from northbound Park Boulevard.
Purchase Parking
Parking for People with Disabilities $27.95 in advance, $30 t the event
For people who have state-issued disabled parking credentials, two parking lots are available at the Fleet Science Center on Space Theater Way, and at the Natural History Museum on Village Place, both of which are adjacent to the El Prado event area. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. You must display a valid hanging placard or license plate to access the parking area.
Zoo Drive in front of the San Diego Zoo Administration Building also features several free disabled parking spaces. Get Directions.
Additionally, there are a limited number of disabled parking spaces in the general paid Lot A at Inspiration Point, and in the preferred paid Lot B at the Federal Lot. The preferred paid Lot B is nearby the event’s Family Zone and Palisades areas.
Roosevelt Middle School Parking$40 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 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Access the parking from Park Blvd. to Zoo Drive. Proceeds from parking sales support Roosevelt Middle School student programs. Get directions.
Nearby Paid Parking Options Serviced by free December Nights Event Shuttle
There are several paid parking options near the 3rd Avenue shuttle stop, as well as the Beech Street shuttle stop. These lots and garages are easily accessed and convenient to downtown, and with the nearby free event shuttle you can catch a free ride to December Nights.
Free Parking Options In and Nearby Balboa Park San Diego Zoo Parking Lot Use Zoo Drive to access the parking lot from southbound Park Boulevard; note that Zoo Place will be exit only during the event. 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)
Parking for People with Disabilities $27.95 in advance, $30 at the event
For people who have state-issued disabled parking credentials, two parking lots are available at the Fleet Science Center on Space Theater Way, and at the Natural History Museum on Village Place, both of which are adjacent to the El Prado event area. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. You must display a valid hanging placard or license plate to access the parking area.
Zoo Drive in front of the San Diego Zoo Administration Building also features several free disabled parking spaces. Get Directions.
Additionally, there are a limited number of disabled parking spaces in the general paid Lot A at Inspiration Point, and in the preferred paid Lot B at the Federal Lot. The preferred paid Lot B is nearby the event’s Family Zone and Palisades areas.
Purchase Parking
Free shuttle service
FREE Shuttle Service for December Nights!
For 2024 we have expanded the shuttle service to include pick up/drop off at the following locations:
LocationPick Up/Drop OffCity College parking garages (free parking)16th and B Streets
Downtown, near City Hall and parking areas3rd Avenue and A Street
Little Italy, near the Green Line trolley stop and County Administration parking garages
Beech Street and Kettner Blvd.The December Nights stop for these shuttles is located on 6th Avenue at Laurel Street.
There are ADA capable shuttles as part of all shuttle services.
For 2024 we have expanded the shuttle service to include pick up/drop off at the following locations:
LocationPick Up/Drop OffCity College parking garages (free parking)16th and B Streets
Downtown, near City Hall and parking areas3rd Avenue and A Street
Little Italy, near the Green Line trolley stop and County Administration parking garages
Beech Street and Kettner Blvd.The December Nights stop for these shuttles is located on 6th Avenue at Laurel Street.
There are ADA capable shuttles as part of all shuttle services.