Gaslamp Quarter 2012 Events

The Gaslamp Quarter is the heart and soul of Downtown San Diego, and it's where some of the most interesting events happen. The Gaslamp keeps up a busy program of festivals, concerts, and special occasions throughout the year, every year, but it's all too easy to miss the best ones. The biggest and most exciting ticketed events tend to sell out well in advance. With that in mind, here are some highlights from the 2012 calendar. Note them down now and make sure they go in your diary!

Mardi Gras. It's a long way from New Orleans but Downtown San Diego sure knows how to celebrate Fat Tuesday. The whole Gaslamp Quarter joins in and starts off one incredible party. There's more food, more drink, more dancing and more beads than even the most dedicated Mardi Gras lover can handle. And of course, it wouldn't be Mardi Gras without a parade. In 2012 the big day will fall on February 21. Although most of the music is outdoors, Gaslamp's Mardi Gras is ticketed so be sure to get in early. Over 21s only!

St Patrick's Day ShamROCK! The Gaslamp will barely have time to draw breath and get over the Mardi Gras hangover before the 2012 ShamROCK! event on March 17. Traditional and not so traditional Irish musicians and bands will arrive to find a venue decorated with no less than 40,000 square feet of gleaming green astroturf. ShamROCK! includes all the elements of a perfect St Patrick's Day celebration. The music, the good cheer, and above all, the beer, will be flowing freely. This is also a 21+ event. Profits go to the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation so it's a party for a good cause.

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San Diego Condos: Gaslamp Adventures

Last night downtown San Diego Gaslamp  hosted a gigantic private party.  The one fantastic thing about being in the Downtown San Diego Willis Allen office is that we are usually in the thick of things.

Yesterday was not an exception.  We had people running to and fro bringing in materials and setting up tables and stages and seating, etc.  The musical group Train, practiced and rehearsed during the afternoon, and it was like having your own private concert.  Dancing girls practiced on stages right out our front window,and when the event kicked off early evening, things got even more fun and enticing.

My favorite table was just across the street from us and you can see why it was my favorite.  Dick's Last Resort, next door to us, generously gave us cold water as we watched all the other fantastic food being set out on party tables.

Stilt girl was fun to see.  Usually you see men on stilts and I was trying to remember the last time I had seen a girl on stilts, and could not remember.  She ambled up and down the street, weaving in and out of the crowds.

Since we were not actually part of the event, we couldn't eat or drink so we went over to Buca di Beppo's for dinner.  They were packed, and as always our food was great.  When we returned to the office area, Train was rocking full force and all the attendees were having a wonderful time.

This is one of the many reasons we love downtown San Diego and Willis Allen.  We continue to be in the heart of things.  Downtown San Diego is the perfect place to own a condo and if you want to know the inventory, give Victoria a call.  You can also look at the companion blog with this that shows how much condo prices have started to creep upward.  I know the economy is hard on everyone, but Downtown San Diego condos continue to be great buys.