Photos: December Nights

by John Kelley, Meghan McLaughlin

A reindeer decoration is seen during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A reindeer decoration is seen as the sun sets during December Nights at Balboa Park. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sydney Rogers and Keeley Phillips, of San Diego, share a treat together during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sydney Rogers and Keeley Phillips, of San Diego, share a treat together on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jonas Yettou, 10, and James Donovan, 11, both of San Diego, laugh on the ferris wheel during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jonas Yettou, 10, and James Donovan, 11, both of San Diego, laugh on the ferris wheel during December Nights. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Celia Bardolf, 7, looks on during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Celia Bardolf, 7, looks on during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Andrew DeGuzmam and Kaia Jackovino, of San Diego, wear snowmen themed headpieces during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Andrew DeGuzmam and Kaia Jackovino, of San Diego, wear snowmen themed headpieces during December Nights. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
People walk past the "Grinch Tree" during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Crowds walk past the Christmas tree outside the Old Globe Theatre during the first evening of December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands of people attend December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands of people attend December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
December Nights at Balboa Park draws thousands of people on Friday night. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Helena Garcia, 4, rings the Christmas Bell while posing for a photo with her family and Santa during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Helena Garcia, 4, rings the Christmas bell while posing for a photo with her family and Santa during December Nights at Balboa Park. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thousands of people attend December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
December Nights attendees enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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