Five Colorado Holiday Lighting Ceremonies Within Driving Distance
While the calendar may only say November 9th, I look at it as the holiday season has begun! The downtown Fort Collins holiday lights are already lighting up your night shopping, and we're playing your favorite Christmas music, we also wanted to get you ready for some great lighting ceremonies happening around the state.
All you need to do is get in the car and take the short trip to these celebrations going on in our beautiful state. Bring the entire family...you don't want to miss it!
Big thanks to Colorado.com as they have put together a great list of everything going on around the state!
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Downtown Boulder's "Switch on the Holidays" - November 22nd
This event in Downtown Boulder will have the illumination of Pearl Street along with the Boulder County Courthouse. Santa will also be there until 7pm for all the kids to say hello!
(Video Credit: Boulder Daily Camera)
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Estes Park "Catch the Glow Holiday Celebration and Evening Parade" -
Kick off the season in Estes Park on the day after Thanksgiving with carolers, pony rides, hay rides, shopping and, of course, Santa and his elves. When dusk falls, the magical Catch the Glow Parade begins. It’s a 45-minute lighting ceremony with bands, floats and dancers.
The celebration extends all weekend so spend some time in Estes Park!
(Video Credit: Nick Molle Productions)
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Greeley "Lights the Night Parade" - November 28th
Kick off the holidays in downtown Greeley, where more than 40 lighted parade entries make their way past families who line up early to get the good spots. After the parade, everyone gathers in Lincoln Park for carols and to see the park's tree's light up.
(Video Credit: City of Greeley Government)
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Denver "Parade of Lights" - December 4th - 5th
Arrive early so you can claim your corner to watch the impressive floats, festive marching bands, diverse dancing groups and local celebrities take over the streets of downtown!
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Holyoke "Country Christmas and Parade of Lights" - December 7th
Experience the delight of the season’s small-town-style in the northeast Colorado town of Holyoke. The most popular activity of the night is the Parade of Lights, which features floats decorated according to the annual theme. There are contests for best float, tree and window display. Children can give their wish lists to Santa at the Vets club where the local fire fighters serve up a hot chili supper.