Parade of Lights - Denver CO - 12/4 & 12/5/15
The City of Denver will provide Denver residents some grant entertainment in a couple of weeks! The 40th annual 2015 Parade of Lights will be held in downtown Denver with a 2-mile route for families to enjoy the lights and sounds of a Holiday parade.
Friday night - 12/4 Parade will begin at 8 pm
Saturday night - 12/5 Parade will begin at 6 pm
You won’t want to miss the sparkling lights, marching bands, giant balloons, dazzling floats and delightful characters as they take to the streets of Downtown. Spectator viewing for the Parade is free all along the two-mile route or purchase grandstand tickets for seating in front of the City & County Building.
If the weather is chilly, be sure to bundle up the kiddos, pack some hot chocolate and be prepared to enjoy some great entertainment. If you decide not to pack anything, many restaurants in the area would love to see you!
The parade route will begin in front of Civic Center Park and 14th Avenue and will continue along the 2 mile route with Santa bringing up the rear.
The FREE holiday spectacular features marching bands, ornate floats, and, of course, a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! The 16th Street Mall free shuttle will not run during the one-hour parade. Plan ahead if you plan to drive downtown and find a parking space.
Thinking of catching dinner before the Parade? Here is an interactive map of downtown and all the venues to choose from.
The light rail will be a great option to get downtown, and exit at 18th & Stout for best location. The service will uninterrupted before and after the Parade. During the Parade, service will not be available to Stout & California and between 14th & 18th.
There are Grandstand tickets available for purchase, however the parade is free. The Grandstand tickets are $19.00 for those 13 and older, $16.00 for those 2-12. Under 2 are FREE. All tickets will be $19.00 day of Parade.
This is a great kick-off to the Holiday season. Come and enjoy the festivities of the Parade of Lights, the Holiday decorations all over downtown Denver.
While you are downtown, there are several options for Denver lofts, call me if you have always thought about having a loft downtown!
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