10/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2024 16:28
Published on October 16, 2024
Civic Center Park will play host again this year to some of Denver's most beloved and exciting holiday events.
Find out more below!
Denver's annual holiday event at the City and County Building on November 27th.
Light the Lights 2024 is Denver's annual holiday kickoff event, bringing the community together for an evening of music, lights, and celebration. The event will be hosted by Denver7 anchor Micah Smith, and features performances by the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, special appearances by Denver's beloved mascots, and a dazzling light and music show at the City and County Building. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, November 27, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, on Bannock Street in front of the City and County Building.
Time | Activity |
4:00 PM | Unofficial start: Interact with Denver Police, Sheriff, Fire Department, and mascots |
4:30 PM | Event begins: Opening remarks by Denver7's Micah Smith |
4:45 PM | Performance by the Denver Gay Men's Chorus |
5:15 PM | Mascots flip the switch for the holiday light show |
5:30 PM | Conclusion of the event: Ongoing light and music show throughout the season |
There will be designated seating for those with mobility impairments and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. An ASL interpreter will be available on-site. Seating is first-come, first-served and accessible from both 14th Ave and Colfax Ave.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live on denvergov.org and the City and County of Denver's Facebook page. Don't miss the magic of the holiday season, no matter where you are!
Micah Smith is Denver7's Social Equity Reporter and joined the station in 2018. Originally from Memphis, TN, and raised in St. Louis, MO, she graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Before moving to Colorado, Micah worked as a reporter and weekend anchor at WBTV News in Charlotte, NC, covering major national stories like the death of Reverend Billy Graham and Hurricane Florence. In her spare time, Micah enjoys traveling, documentaries, and cheering for her Missouri Tigers. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Denver Gay Men's Chorus has been a beloved cultural group in the city, bringing joy and music to events around Denver. Their holiday performance will highlight this year's Light the Lights, filling the night with festive songs.
Denver's Illumination Ambassador Team will consist of Denver's beloved mascots:
The City and County Building's light show will run every Tuesday through Sunday at 5:45 PM and 6:45 PM, with a static display between shows and until 10:45 PM.
Come experience the joy and charm of an authentic German-style holiday market! The Denver Christkindlmarket, located in Civic Center Park, will host both local and European craft and food vendors. As cheerful sounds of live holiday music fill the air, savor the season with traditional glühwein, German biers, and traditional holiday fare. Don't miss this family-friendly holiday market! It's free and open to the public! Everyone is willkomen!
The Christkindlmarket will be open daily from Nov 17 through Dec 23.
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOURS OF OPERATION
November 22 - December 23, 2024
Festival Hall Hours:
Thursday - Saturday: open until 10pm
Exceptions:
More Christkindlmarket details are available at https://www.christkindlmarketdenver.com/.
Denver's holiday season will once again be illuminated by the spectacular Mile High Tree's dazzling light and music show presented by XCEL Energy & Xfinity. Everyone's invited to get close and step inside this brilliantly lit, 110-foot-tall immersive art installation. The tree features nightly free public light shows choreographed to multi-cultural holiday music and can accommodate up to 140 guests at a time for an immersive viewing experience within the tree.
The Mile High Tree is the largest installation of its kind in North America. You don't want to miss this unique and festive experience.
The Mile High Tree is open every day from 5 to 10 pm and admission is FREE!
Find out more at denver.org/milehighholidays/tree/.
It's another longstanding Denver tradition - for one night only! The 9News Parade of Lights holiday spectacular features more than 40 parade entries including extravagantly illuminated floats, giant helium-filled character balloons, magnificent marching bands, traditional equestrian groups, and vibrant cultural displays. And of course, special appearances by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa!
The parade takes place on Sat, Dec 7, starting at 6 pm at Denver's City and County Building and winding through downtown.
Come on down to see it in person or watch all the excitement live on 9NEWS. The parade will also be rebroadcast throughout the month of December on Channel 9.
Find more information including the parade route at winterindenver.com/parade.