Half Moon Bay: 19th Annual Night of Lights

Night of Lights is an annual old-fashioned holiday event hosted in downtown Half Moon Bay on December 7 from 6-9 p.m. Visitors will enjoy trees decorated in dazzling lights while doing some holiday shopping in locally owned stores. The event features a tree lighting ceremony followed by Santa taking children's requests in Mac Dutra Park, the Parade of Lights down Main Street, carolers and musical entertainment, roasted chestnuts, and activities for the kids.

Night of Lights will begin with the lighting ceremony of the Tom & Pete’s Produce trees at Mac Dutra Plaza (Kelly and Main Streets) at 6pm.

After the tree lighting, the Prince and Princess of the parade will be crowned. The royal children are nominated by teachers of local schools and chosen by a committee based on their acts of kindness throughout the year.

Children twinkling in lights and fun floats led by the Half Moon Bay High School Marching Band will march down Main Street in the Parade of Lights, sponsored by our Gold Parade sponsor the Half Moon Bay Review at 7pm. A vintage fire truck will cap off the parade and bring Santa to his special seat at Mac Dutra Plaza for photos.

A Children’s Area, sponsored by Wilkinson School will be turned into a Winter Wonderland with snow, food, games, and activities!

Nights of Light is proudly presented by Hassett ACE Hardware, the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau and the City of Half Moon Bay.

Without the support of our numerous sponsors, Night of Lights wouldn’t be possible. Thank you to the Half Moon Bay Review, Goldworks, Wilkinson School, Republic Services, Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District (BID), Rocket Farms, Miller Dutra Coastside Chapel, The GraphicWorks, Sam’s Chowder House, Coldwell Banker, State Farm – Heidi Kulper, New Leaf Community Markets, The Kulda Group, Pasta Moon, Blue Sky Design, La Petite Baleen, Moonside Bakery & Café, San Mateo Credit Union, and Sheppard Family Dentistry.

If you would like more information about Night of Lights, please call Krystlyn Giedt at (650) 726-8380, or email krystlyn@hmbchamber.com.