Pride Parade, Racing Ponies & National Ice Cream Day

San Diego has a little bit of everything this weekend: the Pride Parade, Opening Day at Del Mar, championship beach softball, mariachi, outdoor concerts, adoptable pups, and National Ice Cream Day. Pick your favorites, grab your sunglasses, and make the most of another packed summer weekend.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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The Events

🏳️‍🌈 San Diego Pride Parade – Sat. July 18, Hillcrest
More than 250,000 spectators are expected for colorful floats, community groups, music, and San Diego’s largest celebration of LGBTQ+ pride.

🎺 International Mariachi Summit Gala – Fri. July 17, Balboa Theatre
World-class mariachi musicians join talented mariachi and ballet folklórico students for an evening supporting music education and college scholarships.

🏇 Opening Day at Del Mar – Fri. July 17, Del Mar
The summer racing season begins with fast horses, extravagant fashions, the famous Opening Day Hats Contest, live music, and the first race at 2 p.m.

🐶 Tails, Ales and Treasures – Sun. July 19, Encinitas
Meet adoptable pups from The Animal Pad while enjoying Bay City beer specials and shopping from local craft vendors at American Legion Post 416.

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🥎 Over-the-Line World Championships – Sat.–Sun. July 18–19, Fiesta Island
San Diego’s rowdy beach softball tradition concludes with championship-round competition, creative team names, costumes, and a lively festival atmosphere beside Mission Bay.

🇵🇭 Filipino American Friendship Festival – Sat. July 18, Liberty Station
Celebrate Filipino culture and independence with traditional food, live music, dance, arts, crafts, and historical exhibits at Preble Field.

🎸 Trolley Barn Park Concert – Fri. July 17, University Heights
Bring a picnic and enjoy Appian Way performing live in Trolley Barn Park during this neighborhood summer concert series from 6 to 8 p.m.

🎶 Tierrasanta Concert in the Park – Sat. July 18, Tierrasanta
The Nineteen 90s bring a night of decade-spanning hits, joined by food trucks and a family Kid Zone from 6 to 9 p.m.

🏄 Point Loma Summer Concert – Fri. July 17, Point Loma
The Surf City All Stars bring the sounds of The Beach Boys and Jan & Dean to Point Loma Park for a summery evening outdoors.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

From small-batch ice cream and Italian-style gelato to Mexican paletas, Taiwanese desserts, and Filipino halo-halo, San Diego County has plenty of ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Here are 14 locally loved stops to help you find something cold and delicious nearby.

Paletas Zonkey (North Park)
Colorful Mexican-style paletas featuring refreshing fruit combinations, creamy favorites, and plenty of inventive flavors.

Meet Fresh (Mira Mesa)
Taiwanese desserts featuring shaved ice, taro balls, grass jelly, tofu pudding, and customizable icy bowls.

Snoice (Spring Valley/Paradise Hills)
A Filipino-inspired dessert shop known for halo-halo, fruit-topped shaved snow, milk teas, and boba.

Stella Jean’s (Six San Diego County locations)
Locally made, small-batch ice cream with globally inspired flavors, seasonal creations, and several vegan options.

An’s Gelato (North Park and more)
Award-winning, scratch-made gelato served in playfully themed shops, with inventive menus that change every few weeks.

Mutual Friend Ice Cream (South Park)
Family-owned craft ice cream shop balancing nostalgic favorites with unexpected flavor combinations in a shared space with Dark Horse Coffee.

Mariposa Homemade Ice Cream (Normal Heights)
A neighborhood favorite serving homemade ice cream directly from the people who make it on Adams Avenue.

Wynston’s Ice Cream Co. (San Marcos and Torrey Highlands)
Wynston’s San Marcos shop stays open for 24 hours with rotating specials, collaborations, a mystery flavor, and unusual creations from midnight to midnight.

GelatoLove (Carlsbad)
Italian-style gelato made from scratch with carefully sourced ingredients and an emphasis on fresh, fruit-forward flavors.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (Multiple locations)
A longtime favorite known for generous servings and a huge selection of flavors made fresh at each location.

MooTime Creamery (Coronado)
Scratch-made, extra-creamy ice cream plus MooTacos, cookie sandwiches, bonbons, and July’s patriotic Two Five Zero Swirl.

Little Fox Cups + Cones (Oceanside and Cardiff)
Creative craft ice cream made with ingredients from local farms, including distinctive seasonal and plant-based flavors.

EscoGelato (Escondido)
A downtown Escondido favorite making its gelato fresh daily, alongside coffee, panini, and gelato cakes.

JoJo’s Creamery (Encinitas)
Family-owned shop making super-premium ice cream and chocolate chip cookies from scratch, with a small cookie included with every serving.

National Ice Cream Day specials may be announced at the last minute, so check each shop’s website or social media before heading out. Popular flavors and limited creations can sell out, especially later in the day.

Whether you choose a classic cone, a mystery scoop, a fruit-filled paleta, or a towering bowl of halo-halo, there’s a cool treat waiting in nearly every corner of the county.

🦸 Comic-Con International – July 23–26, Downtown San Diego
The world-famous celebration of comics and popular culture returns with celebrity panels, elaborate cosplay, exclusive previews, collectibles, and events throughout downtown. Preview Night is Wednesday, July 22.

This easy waterfront walk begins at Coronado Tidelands Park and follows the bay toward Coronado Ferry Landing. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the San Diego skyline, passing sailboats, grassy parks, and the Coronado Bridge. Grab a coffee or cool treat at the Ferry Landing before retracing your steps. Go early or near sunset for cooler temperatures and beautiful light across the bay.

Length: About 1.5 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Skyline and bay views, Coronado Bridge, passing boats, waterfront parks, and shops and restaurants at Ferry Landing.

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Fri 7/17
High 82° / Low 67° • 🌥️ 19%

Sat 7/18
High 81° / Low 67° • ☀️ 7%

Sun 7/19
High 82° / Low 68° • ⛅ 6%

Morning clouds give way to sunnier afternoons, with highs in the low 80ss and little chance of rain all weekend. ☀️🌊

Kimball Bar & Grill – George Villasenor's Band Colour – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – John Bennett – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Michael Richardson Duo – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Loews Coronado – Matt Heinecke – Coronado – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Grand Nova – Poway – 7-11pm
The Jazzy Wishbone – Latin Vibe – Oceanside – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – The Wild$ide Band – Morena – 7-10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Kevin Ryan – Encinitas – 7-10pm
Winstons OB – The Ampsters – Ocean Beach – 7-10pm
1st Street Bar – Mia & The Dad Bods – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – Kekoa The Artist – San Diego – 7:30-11:30pm
Deano's Pub – Not Yet Ashes – El Cajon – 8pm-12am
McP's Irish Pub – Green Room * Fear – Coronado – 8pm-12am

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🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am
Wong's Dragon Room – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Rolando – 9pm-1am
Winstons OB – Karaoke w/Corey Glasper – Ocean Beach – 9:30pm-12:30am

🧠 Trivia

Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Downtown Cafe – The Farmers – El Cajon – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jonny Tarr – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Loews Coronado – Rachel Jay – Coronado – 7-10pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Ladies Night – San Diego – 7-10pm
The Jazzy Wishbone – Light The Night – Oceanside – 7-10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Ryan Hiller – Encinitas – 7-10pm
1st Street Bar – Wag Halen – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
Deano's Pub – Kisstroyer – La Mesa – 8pm-12am
Dizzy's Jazz – Joshua White Visits The Great American Songbook – San Diego – 8-11pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Blaise Guld – San Diego – 8-11pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Detroit Underground – San Diego – 8-11pm
McP's Irish Pub – Royer Destroyer – Coronado – 8pm-12am
The Roxy Encinitas – Savage Touch – Encinitas – 8:30-10:30pm
710 Beach Club – Duke Moody * Animals in the Attic – San Diego – 9pm-12am
Patrick's Gaslamp Pub – Crimson Coil – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-12am

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🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 – Karaoke w/ Patrick Hill – Oceanside – 6-10pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - SDSU Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

Deft Brewing | The Gärten | Pizza Cassette – San Diego Jazz All Stars – Morena – 5:30-8:30pm
The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo – Vic Moraga – San Diego – 5:30-8:30pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – The Soapgirls – San Diego – 5:30-8pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Aztec Jazz Jam with Dylan Soto – Vista – 6-9pm
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar – ESP Jazz Collective + Open Jam Session – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Casino Pauma Red Parrot Lounge – Nitro Express – Pauma – 6-10pm
Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside – Open Mic With Raynaldo Martine-Musicians Jam Night – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – The Mudchuckers – Vista – 6-9pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Burt Brion Trio – Marina District – 6-9pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Rob Zinn * Andrew Neu – San Diego – 6-9pm
Pala Casino Center Bar – Tribal Funk – Pala – 6-10:30pm
The Cordova Bar – TBD Band – San Diego – 6-9pm
The Jazzy Wishbone – Cool Jazz – Oceanside – 6-8pm

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🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with TerryOke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
Casino Inn Bar and Grill – Karaoke – Alpine – 5-10pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Karaoke – Santee – 8:30-11:59pm
1st Street Bar – Karaoke Night – Encinitas – 9pm-12am
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Uvas Winery – Music Trivia with Laura Jane – Poway – 5-7pm
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds - Liberty Station – Sunset Trivia – Liberty Station – 8-9pm

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The community was named for early settler George Cowles, who purchased 4,000 acres there in 1877 and developed vineyards. After his widow, Jennie, married realtor and surveyor Milton Santee, she opened a post office under his name. The community officially adopted the name Santee in 1893. City of Santee history

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San Diego Meteor is published every Friday morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.