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Experience the magic.
Denver's Favorite Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, proudly produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, will return on December 6, 2025! This beloved holiday tradition will once again light up Downtown Denver with more than 40 dazzling floats, giant balloons, marching bands, equestrian units, cultural displays, and special guest appearances from Major Waddles the penguin and Santa himself.
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This year, the Downtown Denver Partnership is proud to welcome Denver Summit Football Club as the 2025 Grand Marshal.
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Read on for ways to support and experience this year’s celebration.
INTRODUCING PARADE VILLAGE AT SKYLINE PARK
Debuting this year, we’re excited to bring a curated holiday village exclusively for the 9NEWS Parade of Lights attendees. Located at Skyline Park (16th & Arapahoe Streets), the village opens at 4 p.m. and runs through the end of the parade.
Enjoy delicious food including​ soft pretzels and churros, Belgian waffles from Tom's Waffles, crepes from Mateo's, and chip samples from Siete Foods. Warm up with hot chocolate and coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Englewood while you explore vendor booths and connect with Denver Summit FC.
Looking for activities? Head to the Street Soccer USA Soccer Pitch for free soccer and games, browse the Denver Summit FC merch station, write a letter to Santa, or snap photos with SpongeBob and Patrick.
A special thank you to our sponsors: Renewal by Anderson, The Harris Law Firm, Siete Foods, Bank of Colorado, Allied Global Marketing and Colorado NFL Flag Football.
VIEW PARADE ROUTE MAP
FOOD ALONG THE ROUTE
Fanwich at 17th and Curtis: www.fanwichfoodtruck.com​
Flavor of Tabasco at 15th and Arapahoe: Flavoroftabasco.com
Darleen'z Dillaz at (14th and Glenarm): https://www.facebook.com/DarleenzDillaz
Neveria La Unica at 17th and Glenarm: https://www.facebook.com/neverialaunicaa/
Kettle Krazy Popcorn at 17th and Arapahoe
SUPPORT THE PARADE
For over three 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 2024, the event drew over 300,000 attendees for its 50th Anniversary.
Each year, we secure funding to keep this celebration free and 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.
2025 SPONSORS
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