Holiday Fun: Santas, The Grinch, Fireworks and More in Manhattan Beach
Dec 12, 2025 10:40AM ● By MB News Staff
Santas and The Grinch
All ages and abilities welcome; four-legged friends welcome as well. The fun run begins at 9:00 a.m., but don't miss the pet costume contest and Santa's arrival, starting at 8:30 a.m.
They will "roam the center spreading laughter, lighthearted 'roasts,' and joyful surprises," according to Manhattan Village. "If you catch the Grinch in action, you might just be rewarded for your festive spirit."
What's that? You're looking for another holiday fun run next weekend?
You're in luck, as Culture Brewing has its inaugural "Bier to Bier" run (Instagram link) on Saturday, Dec. 20, beginning at 10:00 a.m. sharp, kicking off at Culture (downtown on MB Blvd.), continuing out to the Hermosa Pier and back – a run they estimate at 3.8 miles.
The run is sponsored by Village Runner and Asics. Tickets are $20 and Culture promises holiday-themed gifts, while Asics will offer runners the chance to try out new shoes. Holiday costumes are "highly encouraged."
Fireworks Sunday
The festivities leading up to the fireworks take up most of the afternoon, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Manhattan Ave between 11th Street and Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Crowds line the streets in downtown Manhattan Beach to watch the fireworks - photo via Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks
The snow park will feature two 50-foot sled runs and two snow play areas, as well as a snowman for family photos. For admission to the snow park, please bring food or unwrapped toy donations for the YMCA Adventure Guides charity.
Street and Parking Closures for Sunday
Street Closures
(see below for full schedule of closures or download the Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks - Street Closures and Rideshare Map (PDF))
- 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Manhattan Beach Boulevard – The Pier to Manhattan Avenue
- Ocean Drive – 11th Street to Center Place
- 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Manhattan Beach Boulevard – Manhattan Avenue to Valley Drive
- Highland Avenue – 11th Street to 12th Street
- Manhattan Avenue – 9th Street to 15th Street
- Ocean Drive – 10th Place to 15th Street
- Bayview Drive – 11th Street to Manhattan Beach Boulevard
- 11th Street – Ocean Drive to Highland Avenue
- 11th Place – Ocean Drive to Morningside Drive
- Center Place – Ocean Drive to Highland Avenue
- 12th Street – Ocean Drive to Highland Avenue
- 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Restricted access on remaining streets west of Valley Drive, south of 15th Street and north of 9th Street
Parking Area Closures
(see below for full schedule of closures or download the Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks - Street Closures and Rideshare Map (PDF))
Parking in Downtown Manhattan Beach is very limited, and is expected to be full by 2:00 PM. Please view the Public Parking Lot Map for other public parking lots in Manhattan Beach. Walking or using alternative transportation such as ride share, taxi, etc. is encouraged. There will be NO shuttles or remote parking lots for this event. Parking lots in the following areas will be PROHIBITED during the following times:
- Upper and Lower Pier Parking Lots (6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
- Bike rack at base of pier (6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
- 13th Street between Morningside Drive and Valley Drive (11:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
- Civic Center parking lot on 15th Street (2:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Accessible parking spaces for the event will be available on Manhattan Avenue between 9th Street and 11th Street. Enter from Manhattan Avenue at 9th Street.
