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Denver's Best Holiday Lights

The snow will soon befalling, the cheer is spreading, and the lights are twinkling throughout Denver. From ticketed to free events, you'll find the perfectglowing night of funon our list.

LUMINOVA - NEW FOR 2021

Elitch Gardens | Nov 22 Jan 2
Admission $30

All new for 2021, Elitch Gardens is coming to life with over three million lights and a 65 foot tree! Take a stroll through the 200 foot candy cane tunnel, gaze up at the 25 foot snowman, visit St. Nick and his elves,and ride select theme park attractions.

ZOO LIGHTS

Denver Zoo | Nov 26 Jan 2
Adults $25, kids 3+ $15

These aren't your neighborhood strings of light. Animated lightdisplays shaped like your favorite animals will charm young and old alike throughout the zoo's 80 acres.

Blossoms of Light - Denver Botanic Gardens

BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT

Denver Botanic Gardens | Nov 19 Jan 8
Adults $21, children 2 and under FREE

A delightful holiday tradition for over 30 years, this holiday twinkle trailis sure to delight!

CHRISTMAS IN COLOR - 2 LOCATIONS

Waterworld - Federal Heights | Bandemere Speedway - Morrison
Nov 19 - Jan 2 | $35per vehicle

You don't even have to park the car to enjoy one of these two drive-through light shows. With over 1.5 million lights set to music as you pass through, it will dazzle and impress the whole family!

9NEWS PARADE OF LIGHTS

Downtown Denver | Dec 4
FREE

Back this year, the 9NEWS Parade of Lights will meander through downtown Denver starting at Civic Center Park. The parade features over 40 entries including marching bands, helium characters, and festive traditional floats.

MERRY AND BRIGHT LIGHTS

Union Station | Nov 27 - Dec 27
FREE

Union Station is getting a glowing makeover for the holidays again this year with an outdoor light show crafted by local artists.

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MILE HIGH TREE

16th Street Mall | Nov 19 - Jan 1
FREE

This massive LED display is set to music to charm visitors every thirty minutes from inside the tree or from a distance.

TRAIL OF LIGHTS

Denver Botanic Gardens | Fri-Sun, Nov 26 Jan 2
Adults $15, children 2 and under FREE

A forest of synchonized music andsinging Christmas trees with hot beverages and snacks to fuel the one mile journey.

NIGHT LIGHTS DENVER

Daniels & Fisher Tower | Daily from 5-10pm
FREE

Night Lights is a truly unique experience where Local artists get a chance to showcase their talent with nightly projections of their work on the Daniels & Fisher Tower.

The Best holiday lights in Denver

Denver's best holiday lights might just be in your own neighborhood. Check out The Denver Post's Light Mapforlight displays in your area.

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