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28th Annual Parade of Lights Party

  • Public Parking Lot near 1960 Harbor Island Dr San Diego, CA 92101 USA (map)
 

It’s time for some Chili on the Bay

Join Ralph for the 28th Annual
Parade of Lights Party on the San Diego Bay

The Chili Cook-off format will continue again this year. Ralph would be honored to have our guests serve as judges for the Chili Cook-off. If you feel a bit more adventuresome please bring your Chili to the party!

Previous winners:

  • Closed due to Covid-19 (2020)

  • ?????? (2019)

  • ?????? (2018)

  • Victor Hupp AND David Landham (2017)

  • Pat Murray (2016)

  • Victor Hupp (2015)

  • Victor Hupp (2014)

  • Tom Welch (2013)

  • Beth Landman (2012)

  • Eric Landman (2011)

  • Windy Storm (2010)

  • David Landman (2009)

  • Ralph Elliott (2008)

  • Lindsay Bunn (2007)

  • Robert Citrano (2006)

  • Randy Reid (2005)

  • Robert Reid, MD (2004)

Location: On Harbor Island, San Diego Bay, near the public parking lot directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Look for Ralph’s big red truck with camper and flags. Remember parking is limited at this event so first come, first served.

Don’t let parking keep you away! Be creative: Ride your bike, take a cab, hitchhike, park at Spanish Landing and walk, skate, ride your scooter, or valet parking at the Hilton.

Time: Chili cooks should arrive by 3:30pm. Judges should start to arrive at 4:00pm for the 5:00pm “Chili on the Bay cook-off”.

What to bring: Warm clothes, Beverages of your choice, lawn chairs, blankets, a cheerful attitude, and a empty stomach! A public restroom is conveniently located within walking distance from our location.

Hope to see ya at the Parade of Lights

Ralph Elliott
619-239-4321
ralph@mgeracing.com