Volunteer for Downtown Boulder Events
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Downtown Boulder's events! We rely on the help of many wonderful volunteers throughout the year. We are grateful to our volunteers for your willingness to support us and our community. It's thanks to awesome volunteers like you that we are able to produce free, community events year after year.
Opportunities will be posted here as they become available - please check back often!
Switch on the Holidays
Sunday, November 23, 2025 | Lighting Elf or Stage Elf between 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Boulder, Freezie the Snowman and Santa by joining the countdown to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. Spectators and their families are welcome to visit with Santa after the lights switch on.
St. Nick on the Bricks
Friday, November 28, 2025; Saturdays, November 29, December 6 & 13, 2025 | Various times and shifts
Kids of all ages can visit with Santa for FREE at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center. Help manage the line of people waiting to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Lights of December Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Various times and shifts
Join us for the 38th Lights of December Parade! Volunteer to support preparations and staging for the floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches, schools, community groups and nonprofits. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself - Santa Claus!
Questions? Email our events department.