The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, presented by Southwest Airlines and Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., continues to reign as the signature event of the Downtown Denver holiday season. The countless sparkling lights, marching bands, giant balloons, majestic floats and delightful characters will once again wow hundreds of thousands of onlookers when this popular family tradition takes to the streets of Downtown. Viewing along the parade route is free, and Grandstand tickets are sold for seating in front of the beautifully illuminated City & County building.
2008 Parade Dates:
December 5, 8:00 PM
December 6, 6:00 PM
Please help us make this year’s
Parade of Lights even more memorable
by contributing to Downtown Denver Events,
Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It is because of your support this
important event remains the city’s biggest and brightest
holiday tradition.
All donations are tax deductible.
A donation in any amount is greatly appreciated!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE!
Click here to learn how your child could win a ride in a horsedrawn carriage as part of the 9NEWS Parade of Lights!
Entries will be separated into 3 age groups:
Children under the age of 6
Ages 7-9
Ages 10-12
1 winner will be selected from each age group
Suggested coloring contest donation is $5
All entries will be posted on the MomsLikeMe.com web site for viewing. Click here to view the contest entries!
Entry deadline: November 18, 2008
Got a sweet tooth?
Gelazzi has now partnered with the 9NEWS Parade of Lights to help raise funds
for the 34 year old community tradition!
As part of their “Gelazzi Cares” program, from November 1st through December 6th,
Gelazzi will give 20% of each sale to the parade when patrons mention the “Parade of Lights” or use the Gelazzi parade coupon.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE GELAZZI COUPON AND HELP SUPPORT THE PARADE!
The Parade of Lights is produced by Downtown Denver Events, Inc. (DDE). DDE is the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events non-profit organization that organizes public parades, festivals, concerts, exhibits and other events to enhance the vitality of downtown Denver and to celebrate, encourage, foster and promote cultural diversity, community pride and appreciation for the visual and performing arts.
