9NEWS Parade of Lights

About This Event

Denver’s Favorite Holiday Tradition returns in 2026. The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is a large, illuminated holiday parade that travels through downtown Denver with floats, marching bands, performers, and special holiday attractions. The page thanks attendees for joining the most recent Parade of Lights and confirms that the tradition will continue in 2026. A detailed Parade Route Map (labeled “Parade of Lights 2025”) shows the downtown route, staging areas, entrances and grandstands, ADA drop-off locations, mobile food vendors, Parade Village activities, and public restrooms. PARADE ROUTE & OPERATIONS (based on the embedded Parade of Lights 2025 Google My Map) - Parade Route and Staging: The parade travels through downtown Denver, with designated Parade Route streets and a Staging Area where units line up before the start. - Street Closures: • Parade Route Closures: 15:00–20:00 • Staging Area Street Closures: 14:00–22:00 - Entrances & Viewing: • Multiple public entrances along the route • Grandstand sections and VIP Grandstand with a designated VIP Grandstand Entrance - Accessibility: • ADA Drop Off Point marked near the route for accessible arrival and departure PARADE VILLAGE FEATURES (as shown on the map) - Parade Village: Central activation zone with attractions and vendors - Activities & Attractions: • Street Soccer USA and a Soccer Pitch • Denver Cows display • Postcard Photo Op • Holiday Tree • Santa Mailbox - Food & Beverage Vendors (examples listed on the map): • Matteo's Crepes • Siete Foods • Moji Pretzels & Churros • Tom's Waffles • Travelin' Tom's Coffee • Sundae Ice Cream - Mobile Food Vendors positioned along/near the route: • Kettle Krazy Popcorn • Fanwich • R&B Tacos • Neveria La Unica • Darleen'z Dillaz • Flavor of Tabasco - Sponsor & Activation Tents (selected examples on the map): • Allied Global Marketing • Renewal by Anderson • Harris Law Firm • Bank of Colorado • Denver Summit FC Merch • NFL Flag Football PUBLIC RESTROOMS (from map) - Union Station - Skyline Park The Parade of Lights is marketed as a festive, community‑oriented holiday event, suitable for families and all ages. It is held outdoors on downtown Denver city streets and is supported by numerous partners and sponsors.

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