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Denver's Best Holiday Events in 2014

Can you believe the holiday season is just around the corner!We all know that Winter makes The Mile High City sparkle. You won't want to miss all the wonderful, family friendly performances, events and activities in Denver during November, December and January!

From holiday light displays, to seasonal theatrical and concert performances, to exciting New Year celebrations, The Mile High City offers something for everyone. Did you know that Denver was named one of Travel + Leisure's top cities to spend New Year's Eve? You could even make a night of it, and take advantage of dozens of incredible Mile High Holiday hotel deals.

Here's our list of the best events this year. You might also check out the event listings at Denver.org for more ideas!

THE NUTCRACKER Nov 29 - Dec 27 coloradoballet.org

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Nov 28 - Dec 28 denvercenter.org

HANDEL'S MESSIAH Dec 13 - Dec 14 coloradosymphony.org

THE SANTALAND DIARIES Nov 28 - Dec 24 denvercenter.org

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Dec 17 - Dec 28 denvercenter.org

DOWNTOWN'S GRAND ILLUMINATION Nov 28 at 6pm downtowndenver.com

NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS Dec 31 at 9pm and midnight downtowndenver.com

NOON YEAR'S EVE AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Dec 31 throughout the day mychildsmuseum.org

SOUTHWEST RINK AT SKYLINE PARK Nov 25 - Feb 16 downtowndenver.com

9NEWS PARADE OF LIGHTS Dec 5 at 8pm, Dec 6 at 6pm denverparadeoflights.com

BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT Dec 5 - Jan 1 botanicgardens.org

DENVER ZOO LIGHTS Dec 5 - Jan 4 denverzoo.org

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