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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Downtown Boulder relies on many holiday elves and helpers to make our holiday events a success. Volunteers are needed to help switch on the holiday lights, help out with our visits with Santa, stage floats in the parade and help out with arts and crafts at Freezie Fest. Check out the descriptions of each opportunity and click the buttons below to sign-up.

T-Shirts
All volunteers receive a Downtown Boulder Volunteer t-shirt.  If you've volunteered this year and already have one, bring it along! 

Thank You
We think it's important to say thanks to all of our volunteers - so for each shift you work during the holidays, we'll provide a CofFREE, courtesy of Capital One Café, good for one free beverage at the café!

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. 

Switch on the Holidays


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 CenterHelp manage the line of people waiting to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

Be an elf


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! 

Happy holidays


Questions?
Have any questions or want more information? Contact Downtown Boulder Events.