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Experience the magic.
Getting to the 9NEWS Parade of Lights
No matter where you're coming from in the city, getting to the 9NEWS Parade of Lights is easy! We recommend planning your trip in advance and using alternative transportation methods like rideshares, public transportation, biking or micro-mobility. Rolling street closures begin at 3 p.m. on December 6.
Parking
This holiday season, the Downtown Denver Partnership is excited to team up with SpotHero to make parking for our winter programs easy and hassle-free. Use the links below to find convenient and affordable parking options for your visit!
Biking & Micro-Mobility
Bike racks are located near the Parade start at the McNichols Civic Center building and the Wellington E. Webb Municipal building.
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Bird Scooters are offering 2 free rides on Saturday with code LIGHTS 2025.
RTD Detours for 9NEWS Parade of Lights
Bus service (Modified routes 0, 10, 15, and 19 will provide service between 13th Avenue/Lincoln and Union Station):
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Routes affected: 0, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 28, 38, 43, 44, 48, 52 and the 16th Street FreeRide (service on the FreeRide will be suspended 3–9:30 p.m.)
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Bus detours are expected to last 3–9:30 p.m.; normal service will resume as crowds clear
Train service (seven train lines serve Union Station):
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The D Line is temporarily serving Denver Union Station through Jan. 3
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H Line customers traveling downtown will need to transfer to/from the E Line at Southmoor Station
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L Line service is suspended through Jan. 3, but RTD is operating a temporary Holiday Train that directly mirrors its route through the Downtown Loop. The Holiday Train will be paused 3-9:30 p.m. during the Parade of Lights event. Route 43 buses will detour to accommodate the parade route. Check Service Alerts for more information.
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Last trains from Denver Union Station (regular Saturday schedule):
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D Line (light rail platform): 1:48 a.m.
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E Line (light rail platform): 1:56 a.m.
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W Line (light rail platform): 1:52 a.m.
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A Line (commuter rail platform): 1:00 a.m.
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B Line (commuter rail platform): 11:09 p.m.
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G Line (commuter rail platform): 12:01 a.m.
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N Line (commuter rail platform): 11:56 p.m.