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Denver's Favorite Holiday Tradition

Saturday, December 5, 2026!

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9NEWS Parade of Lights

Join us for the 52nd annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights in Downtown Denver on Saturday, December 5, 2026!

For more than 50 years, the Downtown Denver Partnership has proudly produced the 9NEWS Parade of Lights, Colorado's most dazzling holiday tradition. This free, family-friendly celebration brings our community together in the heart of downtown through light, music, and cultural expression.

The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is where Denver kicks off the holiday season, a place to create new traditions, relive cherished memories, and experience the magic of our city shining bright.​​​

Support the Parade

For over five decades, the Parade of Lights has brought holiday cheer to hundreds of thousands of Denver and Colorado families, becoming a beloved multi-generational tradition. As a free event, the Parade is accessible to everyone in the community, and in 2025, the event drew over 200,000 attendees. Our sponsors make the magic possible!

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Supporter Sponsor | $5,000

Put your brand at the heart of one of Denver's most beloved holiday traditions. As a Community Performance Sponsor, your company will sponsor a live performance group -- think marching bands, Mestizo dancers, and more -- with your logo featured on a banner carried directly ahead of your chosen group. Your sponsorship also includes a mention during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights telecast through a custom script co-written with you, plus social media tags in promotional content leading up to the event.

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Activator | $2,500

Bring your brand directly to the crowd with a 10x10 booth in a prime activation zone along the parade route, where 14,000 visitors turned out in 2025. With long attendee dwell time, it is an ideal setup for product sampling, giveaways, or a festive branded experience -- and your company will be included in the event's online sponsor listing. This activation opportunity launched in 2025 and is a great way to meet Denver's community right where the celebration is happening.

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Donate

Each year, Denver Civic Ventures, works to secure funding to keep the parade free to the public. And to ensure that cultural groups, local performers, and marching bands can participate without fees. This commitment keeps the Parade diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all who want to take part. 

Get Involved

Interested in participating in the parade? If you have a cultural or performing group, apply below!

Marching Bands

Calling all marching bands! Apply now to showcase your talent and spirit in the 2026 Parade.

Specialty Groups

Have a cultural performance to share? Apply now to be featured in the 2026 Parade of Lights telecast!

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Title Sponsor

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Presenting Sponsors

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Participant Sponsors

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Spectator Sponsor

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Supporting Sponsors

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Activator Sponsors

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