DECEMBER
Country Christmas and Parade of Lights Holyoke, CO December 7th, 2015 Website: http:// www. holyokechamber. org / home / events Experience the delight of the season, 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.
Night of Lights in Gunnison Main Street, Gunnison, CO December 4th, 2015 Website: http:// www. gunnisoncrestedbutte. com / event / nightlights Gunnison’ s historic downtown lights up for the holidays each December as well. Bonfires will warm your tootsies and hot cocoa will warm everything else, while an art walk and live entertainment. Some of the activities include a contest for best lighted displays, bonfires for roasting marshmallows and warming up along the way, booths for hot cocoa and other free treats, and local entertainment groups at various downtown venues. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p. m., escort the crowd to the community tree lighting, and greet children at the Elk’ s Lodge.
Denver Parade of Lights Downtown Denver, CO December 4 – 5th, 2015 Website: http:// denverparadeoflights. com / Begin your holiday season at the spectacular 41st Annual Parade of Lights. The two-mile parade route in Downtown Denver is the stage for Colorado’ s brightest holiday tradition. The free holiday event features marching bands, floats, Santa and of course lights! Arrive early so you can claim your spot to watch the impressive floats, festive marching bands, diverse dancing groups and local celebrities take over the streets of downtown. If you aren’ t up to braving the cold weather, you can always watch it broadcast on 9NEWS!
Lighting of Breckenridge Breckenridge, CO December 5th, 2015 Website: http:// www. gobreck. com / events Activities include holiday carols sung by the Summit Choral Society, a Race of the Santas starting on Breckenridge’ s Main Street, lighting of the trees, a Bernese Mountain Dog Parade, and Santa visits the Barney Ford Museum. Grand Junction Parade of Lights Downtown, Grand Junction, CO December 5th, 2015 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Website: https:// downtowngj. org / signature-events / paradeoflights / Historic Downtown Grand Junction celebrates 30 years of the Parade of Lights with more than 100 lighted floats from local organizations, businesses, performers and youth groups. Make sure you show up early for the Winter Festival starting at 11:00 AM to purchase holiday goodies and crafts.
Leadville Parade of Lights Leadville, CO December 5th, 2015 Ambling down Harrison Avenue in Leadville, floats depict a variety of popular holiday tunes and Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in the parade to the Lake County Courthouse, where they will visit with kids, listen to Christmas wish lists and pose for photos. Area businesses are competing in a holiday decorating contest, so the whole city sparkles for the occasion.
Festival of Lights Parade Colorado Springs, CO December 5th, 2015 Downtown Colorado Springs is the place to be for the 31st annual parade and lighting ceremony. Floats, highschool marching bands, groups on horseback and Santa Claus himself bring the holiday spirit at this family favorite.
30th Annual Children’ s Hospital Toy Run Sunday, December 6th, 2015 2885 W. County Line Road, Littleton, CO 80129 9:00 AM Website: http:// www. rockymountainhd. com Help bring a smile to a child’ s face, please see the website for more information. Line up begins at 9:00 am and all bikes must be ready by 10:00 am. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. The ride fee is 1 new unwrapped toy to be donated to the kids at Children’ s Hospital. Riders may pre-register at any Denver Metro Harley-Davidson dealers.
Watch Football with Northern Colorado Biker Down – Broncos Vs. San Diego December 6th, 2015 Time: 2:05 PM, Meet at Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson at 11:30 AM if weather permits( 970) 584-6315 ccep9401 @ gmail. com Glicks 1018 Mahogany Way Severance Description: Come watch the Broncos game with Northern Colorado Biker Down to win prizes and have some fun and support Northern Colorado Biker Down! Join us every Sunday during the Denver Football Season and help us raise money and awareness for injured bikers in Northern Colorado. We will met at Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson roughly two and a half hours before every game for a short ride, weather depending. If we cannot ride, we will meet at that week’ s location. There will be prizes, give aways and fun for all.
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