Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  /  DECEMBER  2005 Events

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2004

December 12, 2004  Santa Claus will arrive in downtown Huntington Beach at 1 p.m. Traveling along Main Street from Main at 6th Street to the end of the Huntington Beach Pier at Ruby's, he will stop along the way and speak with parents and children. Santa will be downtown until 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Association, call Steve Daniel at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for more information: (714) 374-0491.

December 12, 2004   Dance - The Nutcracker Ballet performed by the Ballet Repertory Theatre. This traditional, delightful Christmas ballet is presented in its original, full-length version for your holiday enjoyment. Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West Street. Time: 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. Cost: $13; $12/Students & Seniors; $11/Children under 12. Call: (714) 895-8150, option 1. www.gwc.info/performingarts/boxoffice.html  

December 12, 2004  Holiday Bazaar - Shop for exclusive Amigos de Bolsa Chica holiday gifts that you won't find anywhere else!
Sunday, December 12, 2004 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 15212 Nottingham Lane, Huntington Beach.

December 12, 2004   Musical religious performance - The kids of Seabreeze will perform the Christmas musical "Christmas in Egypt" at two services, public invited. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California.  Times: 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Cost: Donations accepted. Call: (714) 969-7622.

December 12, 2004  Art Exhibit - In a League of Their Own is a group exhibition of various media from the Huntington Harbour Art League. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach. Admission is free. Time: Gallery is open Noon to 4 p.m. Call: (714) 374-1650.

December 12, 2004  Concert - Joy, Joy is a beautiful concert of traditional religious-themed Christmas songs from the 50-voice adult and children's choir of Central Baptist Church. Location: 7661 Warner Ave. Cost: Free admission and parking, plus child care available. Time: 6 p.m. Call: (714) 848-5511.  www.cbc-hb.org

December 12  Boat Parade - Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights Starlight Symphony is the theme of the Huntington Harbour Boat Parade. This annual event, held in conjunction with Cruise of Lights, is a boat decorating contest open to registrants who light their vessels and compete for awards. For two consecutive nights, the festive boats join in a parade that begins near Warner Avenue and heads south, making its way through the channels of Huntington Harbour. The Huntington Beach islands are closed to car traffic during this event so parking is extremely limited.  Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Warner Avenue near Pacific Coast Highway. Cost: Free to watch. Phone: 714-840-7542. 

November 12, 2004   Dance - Club Dance to NOTHING BUT PURE ROCK for age 21 and over. Special drinks include $4 Long Islands, $4 Jack Daniels, $3 Domestic Deer, $3 Well Drinks. The Liquid Lounge was voted the hottest nightclub in Orange County for house, trance, hip hop, Pure Rock, top 40 and fun. Offering five different nights of supreme entertainment, world famous DJ’s, beautiful Liquid Staff, four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, late night sushi restaurant, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Cost: No Cover. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294. www.liquidloungehb.com 

November 12, 2004  NEARBY FUN (approx. 7 miles from Huntington Beach) LONG BEACH - Holiday Hoedown at historic Rancho Los Alamitos, a ranch-style family celebration that will include Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, hay rides, caroling with the California Cowboy Singers, Santa photo opportunities, dancing to the stompin' good tunes of Riley's Mountaineers Old Time Hoedown Band, visit to the Horse Barn Bazaar for gift purchases, cookies and refreshments and an Olde Sweet Shop with sponsor treats from Wild Oats and Jo's Candies. Location: 6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. Time Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $8/adult, $6/senior and children age 3 to 14, free to kids under 3. Call: (562) 431-3541. For more local events outside Huntington Beach, see  

December 12, 2004  Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through New Year's Day. Approximately 84 artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn light downtown Huntington Beach. They are a delight to see. There are 48 on the pier and 36 stretching along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue. Traditionally placed along Main Street with corporate sponsorship plaques attached to them, funding cuts have changed the procedure this year. To support the community programs such as Huntington Beach Youth Shelter and YMCA affiliated with this beautiful beach enhancement in Huntington Beach, you can call (714) 847-9622.

December 12, 2004   Christmas Program - Traditional program at Community Bible Church. Location: 401 6th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Time: 6:30 p.m. Call: (714) 536-4255. 

December 12, 2004  Football - NFL Sunday Ticket Raider nation Lives here. Free BBQ 11:30am to 2:30pm on Sundays. Free food, prizes and beer specials. Place: Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523.   www.fitzgeraldsoc.com 

December 12, 2004   Band - Blues at Gallagher's Pub. Roast Beef or Turkey Dinner w/Yorkshire Pudding - $9.95. Live band from 6 to 10 p.m. 300 Pacific Coast, 300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach. Located on Walnut between Main & 3rd. Call: (714) 536.2422  www.gallagherspub.com   

December 12, 2004 Salcious Sundays with DJ Matt. Place: Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Time: All shows start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted! Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648. Call: (714) 374-0500. www.hurricanesbargrill.com

This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.