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What to do in Denver this weekend: Parade of Lights, First Friday Art Walk & More.

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What to do in Denver this weekend: Parade of Lights, First Friday Art Walk &More.

What to do in Denver this weekend? It is all about getting into the HolidaySpirit this time of year and this weekend kicks of the Holidays with abang. Start out sipping wine, viewingart and supporting local, small businesses during First Friday Art Walk. Follow it up with the wildly popular Paradeof Lights Friday and Saturday night.Check out another public Christmas Light display that opens and if youfeel like getting out of town, then why not a quick run up to Georgetown?Click on the name of the event for more info.

First Friday Art Walk - Visit new and excitinggalleries in Denver's historic art districts. Shop for Christmas gifts, viewlocal art and mingle with your neighbors as the snow falls.

Paradeof Lights Friday and Saturday night, a two mile parade that meandersthrough the heart of Downtown. Dresswarm and bring the kids out to view the best parade Denver has to offer.

Blossom of Lights - Take a look at theBotanic Gardens dressed up in winter lights. With vibrant colors blanketing thetrees, illuminating the water, and brightening the hedges with elegant designs,it is fun as both a romantic and family outings. Unique ice sculptures will be constructedon site and warm beverages to keep the chills away.

51st Annual Georgetown Christmas Market - Comeenjoy this open air, traditional, European market. Shop for unique gifts, eatroasted chestnuts, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through town. Then, atnoon, watch and listen to the Santa Lucia children's processional as they maketheir way to the town center to sing carols.

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