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This past Saturday, Amy and I attended the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXV at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California as media guests. At noon, the annual Grand Parade of Massed Bands and Clans began after the singing of both the United States National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, and the British National Anthem, God Save The Queen. You can read about our experience at the 2017’s event here, 2016’s event here, and 2014’s event here. Amy and I will be attending the Queen Mary ScotsFestival and purchased the Celtic Cabana on our own dime.

Once again Amy and I are looking forward to attending the annual Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival & International Highland Games as media guests. You will be able to experience the rich culture and history of Scotland first hand through an array of authentic activities, athletics, dancing, entertainment and cuisine that truly honors the Queen Mary’s Scottish legacy. Tastings, archery, herding and so much more are returning to celebrate the ancient culture of Scotland, while the wee laddies & lassies can bear witness to Queen Mary’s coronation, knighting ceremonies and even take part in the Wee Highland games as we celebrate our 25th year bringing culture and joy to the community! The Queen Mary presents a true Gaelic tradition taking place on board our ship after the event closes on Saturday, February 16th, come join us for traditional folk music, dancing, and pub-style lounges!

Visitors cannot help but get into the Christmas spirit with an onboard outdoor ice skating rink, gingerbread house making, holiday lights galore, storytime with Mrs. Claus, nightly tree lighting, and decorate your very own holiday stocking. Be sure to sit on Santa’s lap in Santa’s Captain’s Quarters and take a photo with Santa. Breakfast with Santa will take place on select Saturdays on December 1, 8, 15, 22 from 9AM to 12PM in a Historic Salon aboard the Queen Mary. * *This ticket does not include Ice Skating and Queen Mary Tours Disclosure: We attended Queen Mary’s Christmas as media guests.

Celebrate the season at San Diego’s exclusive waterfront holiday adventure park – HOLIDAY BY THE BAY. Holiday by the Bay features Reindeer Run, an exhilarating two-story 100-foot ice tubing slide; the Iceberg Bumpers ride; plus Shine, an hourly interactive dynamic light show. Hotel Guests and locals can get in the holiday spirit with stocking trimming at Santa’s Workshop, cookie decorating at Claus Kitchen, and festive craft cocktail flights at Yule Lodge. Ages 12 & Up – $25 – $43 Kids 3-11 – $20 – $38 Children 2 & Under – Free Military – $5 OFF each ticket with Military ID (Must bring valid Military ID for entrance) General Admission ticket to Holiday by the Bay includes access to the event area and rides on the 100-foot long Reindeer Run Ice Slide.