Civic Center Park

Christkindlmarket
2024-12-21 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-16 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-15 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-14 11:00 - 21:00 UTC and 7 more dates | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202, United States
This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver! The Market opens every year on the Friday before Thanksgiving, and lasts through the 23rd of December. The event offers an authentic German holiday experience, including opportunities to meet St. Nikolaus, Krampus and the Christkind herself. Guests can savor the season as they enjoy authentic Glühwein, Bavarian-style Biers, European coffee, or hot chocolate while wandering through the Market. Each charming wooden hut offers finely crafted artisan gifts and holiday treats sold by local Coloradan and international merchants.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

The Mile High Tree
2024-12-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-18 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-16 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-13 17:00 - 22:00 and 6 more dates
Presented by Xcel Energy & Xfinity
The Mile High Tree’s breathtaking 110-foot display returns to Civic Center Park, with a special lighting ceremony on November 22 at 5:15 PM. From that evening through December 31, enjoy nightly light shows synchronized to festive music, creating a magical atmosphere each night.
Schedule

Lighting Ceremony: November 22 at 5:15 pm
Nightly Light Shows: November 22 – December 31

Every 15 minutes from 5 pm – 10 pm

New Year’s Eve Special: Countdown shows at 9 pm & midnight on December 31

Parade of Lights
2024-12-07 18:00 - 22:00
Celebrating its 50th year, the 9NEWS Parade of Lights, proudly produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, will bring thousands of people Downtown on December 7 to experience this 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!

Parade Route
The parade begins at 14th and Bannock Streets, where you can purchase grandstand seating in front of the City and County Building. Spectators can view the parade for free along the two-mile route on Tremont Street between 14th and 17th Streets, on 17th Street from Tremont to Arapahoe Street, on Arapahoe between 17th and 15th Streets, and on 15th Street from Arapahoe to Glenarm. For more information, see the 9NEWS Parade of Lights web page.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.
