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August 28, 2018
The inaugural Destination San Diego took place at Horton Plaza Park on August 11. The entire event was designed to engage with consumers in a new way.
The inaugural Destination San Diego took place at Horton Plaza Park on August 11. The entire event was designed to engage with consumers in a new way.
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