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Experience the magic.
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50
YEARS OF
Holiday
Magic
Denver's Favorite Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, proudly produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, will bring thousands of people Downtown on December 7, 2024, to experience the 50th anniversary of Denver's most magical tradition.
The parade will feature 40+ floats, giant balloons, marching bands, equestrian units, cultural displays and special guest appearances from Major Waddles the penguin, and Santa.
Attend the Parade
Grandstand and VIP Grandstand tickets are now available for the 50th Anniversary of the 9NEWS Parade of Lights!
Become a Sponsor
Check out our sponsor opportunities below or reach out to Sharon Alton, Senior Vice President of Strategic Programs + Activations at Salton@downtowndenver.com
Volunteer for the Parade
Join us in bringing the magic of the 2024 9News Parade of Lights to life! Sign up to volunteer and help create an unforgettable experience for the community.
Food Vending at the Parade
Are you interested in being a food vendor along the parade route? Please fill out the application form below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
9NEWS Parade of Lights Street Closures & Parade Route:
There will be rolling street closures on Saturday December 7 from 3-9PM.
Map Key
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Green-shaded area: Grandstand seats
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Yellow-shaded area: VIP Grandstand seats
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Red Line: Street closures
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Blue Line: Parade route
Refer to the map for complete details.​
BROADCAST TIMES
Re-watch the 9NEWS Parade of Lights on the following channels
DEC 07 | 6 - 7PM KUSA Live
DEC 14 | 6 - 7PM KTVD
DEC 24 | 10:36 - 11:34PM KUSA
DEC 24 | 3 - 4AM KUSA
DEC 25 | 7 - 8AM KTVS
SUPPORT DENVER CIVIC VENTURES
The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is produced by Denver Civic Ventures (DCV).
DCV 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.
The Parade of Lights has been bringing smiles and holiday cheer to hundreds of thousands of families for more than three decades. People who attended the Parade as a child now bring their own children to be a part of this cherished tradition. And, the Parade is a free event, making it possible for everyone in the community to attend. Supporting Denver Civic Ventures allows the Downtown Denver Partnership to continue to organize free community events like the 9NEWS Parade of Lights.
9NEWS Parade of Lights
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