9NEWS Parade of Lights
Parades- When
- Sat, Dec 5 · Evening; the 9NEWS broadcast airs 6:00-7:00 PM
- Where
- Downtown Denver, Denver
Denver's biggest holiday parade hits its 52nd year on Saturday, December 5, one night only through downtown.
Watching is free from anywhere along the route. The Downtown Denver Partnership sells Grandstand and VIP seats for anyone who would rather not stake out a curb in December, and 9NEWS carries it live from 6 to 7 PM for everyone who stays home. The official page has not posted a step-off time yet, so plan to be downtown before the broadcast starts.
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