Christmas in Conifer

CONIFER, Colo. (Nov. 02, 2026) — Christmas in Conifer 2026, presented by the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce, turns Conifer into a festive, connected mountain village. The monthlong festival brings more fun, more lights and more ways to experience the season's wonder. The festivities officially kick off Saturday, Nov. 28, with Holiday Happenings, where area businesses host a series of events that bring the community together and spread the holiday spirit. Events include open houses, holiday workshops, kids’ activities, special shopping promotions and more. The celebration includes the Light Up 285 Christmas lighting event, which runs through the end of the season. The highlight of the celebration is the 43rd annual Conifer Christmas Parade — Colorado’s longest-running mountain community Christmas parade — on Dec. 5. This colorful, family-fun event features marching bands and seasonally decorated holiday floats of all kinds. The parade entry fee is only $25, and parade entry applications are due Friday, Nov. 27. “We’ve developed a monthlong holiday celebration that makes the 285 corridor around Conifer feel like a connected mountain village,” said Leah Peterson, executive director of the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce. “This gives families reasons to gather, introduces residents to local businesses, includes schools and community organizations, and creates traditions people will want to repeat each year.” Long treasured for its traditions and mountain spirit, Conifer is inviting area residents and visitors to experience a month full of festivities that brings together families, neighborhoods, small businesses and organizations for an enchanting and connected holiday experience. Christmas in Conifer 2026 Holiday Happenings (Nov. 28-Jan. 1): Businesses and organizations host workshops, open houses, children's activities, shopping specials and more. All happenings are listed on the chamber website and promoted through social media. Businesses and organizations can register to participate through Nov. 20. Light Up 285 (Nov. 28-Dec. 25): An areawide decorating effort involving homes and storefronts includes a Festival of Trees, with select businesses hosting decorated trees created by local nonprofits, businesses and community groups. Light Up 285 brings people into participating locations, highlights community organizations, and creates a festive reason to explore and support businesses throughout the 285 corridor. Residents can participate in the Home Holiday Decorating competition; businesses and organizations can participate in the Window Decorating or Building Lighting competition or host a “Festival of Trees” tree in their storefront. Residents and visitors wanting to visit these beautiful displays will find a lighting map on the Christmas in Conifer page. The registration deadline is Nov. 23. Voting closes Dec. 21, and winners will be announced at the Holiday Happenings grand finale. The Festival of Trees includes a silent auction where residents and businesses can bid on decorated trees to take home or display at their businesses. Christmas Parade (Dec. 5): The annual parade starts at 2 p.m. and features charming floats, walking groups, marching bands and festively decorated vehicles winding through Aspen Park along Sutton Road. This year’s parade theme is “Holiday Cheer.” The pre-parade festivities begin at noon and include a cookie-eating contest, snowball fight, holiday crafts for kids and warm drinks. Santa will arrive at the end of the parade. Entrants can get creative and let their imaginations shine with their own take on holiday cheer, whether it’s Santa’s workshop, snowy winter scenes, gingerbread houses or holiday music. Prizes are awarded for the most imaginative and spirited entries. Christmas in Conifer spotlights the importance of supporting the entrepreneurs, restaurants, artisans and shop owners at the heart of the town’s community spirit. Businesses and organizations can engage with the community, while families can look forward to fun-filled experiences that go beyond parade day and become part of something that makes the holidays in Conifer truly memorable. Those who want to volunteer for this fun, festive event can visit the Conifer Christmas Parade volunteer page. For full details about Christmas in Conifer events and participation opportunities, visit goconifer.com/christmas-in-conifer or call the chamber office at 303-838-5711.

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