Parade of Lights - Denver, CO
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N 39° 44.351 W 104° 59.453
13S E 500781 N 4398809
This annual winter festival kicks off the holiday shopping season in downtown Denver. It is usually very cold (4° in 2013, but is was in the middle 30's° in 2014), but always well attended.
Waymark Code: WMN19K
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2014
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"Bright lights in the big city! The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, presented by American Furniture FINAL 2014 POL locked logo with presentingWarehouse and AutoNation, has been a Colorado tradition for nearly four decades. This year’s event [2014] is taking place Friday, December 5 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m.
You won’t want to miss the sparkling lights, marching bands, giant balloons, dazzling floats and delightful characters as they take to the streets of Downtown. Spectator viewing for the Parade is free all along the two-mile route or purchase grandstand tickets for seating in front of the City & County Building.
The FREE holiday spectacular features marching bands, ornate floats, and, of course, a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! Grab your hot chocolate and ear-muffs, this year is going to be better than ever!" (from (
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The parade always features floats, huge balloons, local marching bands and other entertainers including clowns, fire-dancers and street vendors. Dress warm and bring a camera! (
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