Get ready for the holiday parade, Santa visits, a winter one-mile run and more!

Downtown Boulder

 
Dec 2, 2015
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This Saturday: Lights of December Parade
 

Saturday, December 5 | 6PM | Downtown Boulder

In its 28th year, the annual Boulder holiday parade is a community tradition! Enjoy floats decorated by local businesses, churches, and civic groups. Don't miss marching bands, lit up fire engines, holiday carolers and more! New this year, the Parade One Mile!

Downtown Boulder relies on many holiday elves and helpers to make the parade a success. Visit the Volunteer Local page to sign up to help with the parade and help Boulder ring in the holidays.

Lights of December Parade

Parade Map

St. Nick on the Bricks
 

Saturdays Dec. 5 - Dec. 19 | 11AM - 2PM | Visitor Information Center

Every year, Santa carves time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit with children on the Pearl Street Mall. Kids of all ages are welcome! Whether you're asking for a fire engine for Tommy, a new doll for Molly or a diamond ring for mommy, bring your wish list and camera (photos are always free) to capture priceless holiday memories. Selfies are highly encouraged!

St. Nick on the Bricks




Lights of December One- Mile Run

Saturday, December 5 | 5:40PM

Lead off the Lights of December Parade with a 1-mile fun run! Walk, jog or run two loops on the parade route ahead of the floats and then stay to watch the parade. Join in Boulder's holiday festivities. The event will be timed and all participants get a free pair of gloves.

Register online now or in person on Saturday at 4:30 pm. Day-of registration takes place at 15th and Pearl streets.

REGISTER

Thanks for Attending: Holiday Events

Switch on the Holidays was a huge success thanks to all of the wonderful attendees, volunteers, and sponsors who made it possible. Check out photos of the grand illumination of Pearl Street and the County Courthouse!

Thank you to everyone who shopped small during Small Business Saturday this year. Remember to shop local this holiday season because one small purchase can make a HUGE difference. Need some gift ideas? Check out the Downtown Boulder Holiday Gift Guide!

HOLIDAYS

Found Downtown

This photo from our Instagram was taken downtown.

Email the location of this photo to info@dbi.org with "Found Downtown" in the subject line for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Winner will be notified by Tuesday, December 15.

Congratulations Dan C, winner of last Found Downtown (Endurance Conspiracy).

INSTAGRAM

new Businesses

Food Lab

1825 Pearl St |
(303) 349-5553

Food Lab is Downtown Boulder's first and only recreational cooking school and demonstration kitchen. The teachers are local professional chefs that enjoy stepping out from behind the line to pass on their culinary knowledge. Classes for adults and kids, demonstration dinners, wine tastings and pairings, events and more!

FoodLabBoulder.com

 



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Upcoming Events

Wednesday
Dec
2

1 Million Cups
9 - 10 am / Galvanize

GRAHAM HANCOCK - "Magicians of the Gods"
7:30 pm / Boulder Book Store

Paint "Misty Forest"
6:30 pm - 9 pm / POSHsplat

Purple Squirrel
8 pm - 11 pm / Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

TacoRita Wednesday!
10 pm until we sell out / Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

Teatime with Susan Wick
3 - 5 pm / Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Wednesday Mexiburger
4 pm - close / Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace


Thursday
Dec
3

ALAN HAFER -- "Descendants of Wounded Knee"
7:30 pm / Boulder Book Store

Bluegrass, BBQ, & Bourbon Thursdays
8 pm - close / West End Tavern

Late Night Happy Hour
9 pm - midnight / West End Tavern

Old Time Bluegrass Jam
7:30 pm / West Flanders Brewing Company

Paint "Framed Beauty"
6:30 pm - 9 pm / POSHsplat

Riley Ann & Rachel Ann Performance
8 pm - 11 pm / Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

Sunset Series w/ DJ Royal Swan and Friends- Free in the Restaurant!
Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place

Vinyasa Yoga with Liana
6 pm - 7:15 pm / Amana Yoga


Friday
Dec
4

Friday Lunch and Early Happy Hour
Lunch from 11:30 am - 3 pm, Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm / Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace

Ginga Live
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm / St Julien Hotel and Spa

Late Night Happy Hour
9 pm - midnight / West End Tavern

Paint "Mandala"
6:30 pm - 9 pm / POSHsplat

Pig Roast Fridays
5 - 9 pm / Aji

The Seasons Violin Concert
7:30 pm - 9 pm / First United Methodist


Saturday
Dec
5

Afternoon Tea
3 - 5 pm / Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant

Afternoon Tea
2 pm / St Julien Hotel and Spa

Holiday Tea
12 pm - 1:45 pm / Hotel Boulderado

In Search of Synergy: Pairing Spice With Wine
11 am - 6 pm / Savory Spice

Late Night Happy Hour
9 pm - midnight / West End Tavern

Lights of December Parade
6 pm

ORVIS Fly Fishing 101
1 pm - 2 pm / Front Range Anglers

Paint "Van Gogh Cafe"
6:30 pm - 9 pm / POSHsplat

St. Nick on the Bricks
11 am - 2 pm / Downtown Visitor Information Center

Studio Art Show and Holiday Sale
10 am - 8 pm / Amana Yoga


Sunday
Dec
6

'Mayhem Gulch' Live Performance
10 pm - 1 am / Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

A Small Good Thing
4 pm & 7 pm / The Dairy Center For The Arts

All Night Happy Hour
3 pm - close / Aji

Communikey presents Rise and Shine Sunday Brunch – Free in the Restaurant!
10: 30 am - 3:30 pm / Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place

Family Day Paint "Gingerbread House"
2 pm - 4 pm / POSHsplat

Live Music
Sundays from 2 - 5 pm, Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm / Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace

Sacred House Sunday Gathers
Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place

Studio Art Show and Holiday Sale
10 am - 3 pm / Amana Yoga