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Where:Throughout Downtown When: Friday, November 26 & Saturday, November 27 This year green is the new black! Join Downtown Boulder as we celebrate Green Friday (November 26). Shop nearly 200 retailers and galleries and enjoy Winter Sidewalk Sale specials from participating businesses. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. We encourage you to wear green to show your support for downtown businesses who help make our downtown the best in the country! Visit GoGreenFriday.com now! Then... First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. This year, November 27 is the first ever Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Downtown Boulder joins the national movement spearheaded by American Express OPEN. Join us as we raise awareness and generate demand for downtown businesses this holiday season and beyond! Small Business Saturday

Window Wonderland Contest

While you are downtown for Green Friday & Small Business Saturday, enjoy the holiday window displays throughout downtown. When you find your favorite one, take a picture of it and post it on Downtown Boulder's Facebook page.

All those who upload a photo between Friday and Sunday (November 26 - 28) will be entered in a random drawing to receive one of two $50 Downtown Boulder Gift Cards! The winners will be notified next week.

Window Wonderland

St. Nick on the Bricks

Where: Downtown Visitor Information Center
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 26, and Saturdays from November 27-December 18

Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center at 1303 Pearl Street. Whether you are asking for a fire engine for Tommy, a new doll for Sally or a diamond ring for mommy, bring your list and a camera to capture priceless (and free) holiday memories!

St. Nick on the Bricks

Lights of December Parade

Where: Starting at 15th and Walnut streets
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, December 4

Join us for the 23rd annual Lights of December Parade. Over 50 entries by local businesses and organizations! Enjoy high school marching bands, floats, fire engines and more (including a special appearance by Santa himself)!

The parade begins at 15th and Walnut streets with announcing stages at 14th and Walnut and 11th & Pearl streets. Click here for parade route.

Attendees are encouraged to park for free in one of the five city of Boulder parking structures (BoulderParking.com). Please pay special attention to event No Parking signs along and adjacent to the parade route. Streets will close at 4 p.m.

Lights of December

Holiday Party Venues

Now showing at BoulderDowntown.com!

Planning the office party this year? Do it downtown and do it in style. Here you'll find the perfect place to impress your co-workers, bosses and maybe even that special someone in accounts payable. Here's our handy list that has a wealth of places to host your holiday party or event!

Holiday Party Venues

Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Holiday Gift with Purchase

This year, purchase a Downtown Boulder Gift Card for $50 or more between Nov. 26 and Dec. 31 and receive a Complementary Gift With Purchase (Downtown Boulder umbrella, canvas tote, one free admission to the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza and a City of Boulder hour free parking coupon for the garage at 15th and Pearl streets).

One gift per person while supplies last! (As an added bonus, spend $100 or more and receive a $25 gift certificate compliments of our friends at Sushi Tora!)

Need a gift good at over 170 merchants throughout Downtown? Buy a gift card today!

Oak at Fourteenth
Contact: Steven Redzikowski
1400 Pearl Street | (303) 444-3622

Oak at Fourteenth is a neighborhood restaurant that features local and seasonal new American Cuisine in a friendly and professional atmosphere. Open Tuesdays - Sundays for lunch, dinner and late night. Simple yet inspired menus are focused around wood fire cookery. Oak offers a creative hand- rafted cocktail menu, artisan wine and beer list that help create a fun and energetic experience.

www.oakatfourteenth.com

Jakes on Pearl
Contact: Lory Horton
1468 Pearl Street | (720) 565-2556

Jakes on Pearl is a Life is Good genuine neighborhood store. With an emphasis on humor, simplicity and humility, Jakes sells hope and optimism associated with the apparel and other fun gear from the Life is Good brand while helping kids in need through the Life is Good Playmakers Foundation.

www.jakesonpearl.com

Buddha's and Goudha's
Enlightened Smoke Shop
Contact: John Evans
2009 13th Street | (303) 284-1622

An upscale smokeshop that carries locally made and high-end glass pipes with brands including Illidelph, Medicali, PHX, and Jellyfish. We also carry clothing, lingerie, and the newest smoking accessories.

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Cafe of Life
Contact: Kristen Olson
2835 Pearl Street | (303) 953-9942

Located in the heart of Boulder, the health enhancement team at the Cafe of Life is dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives. We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing the latest "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. To complement and enhance the healing effects of our specific chiropractic care, we have amazing massage therapists at Bodywork Boutique, which is located INSIDE Cafe of Life.

www.bouldercafe.com