Winter Events in December 2023

Colorado is known worldwide for its epic winters. Combine first-class ski resorts and bubbling hot springs, with a heaping of fun festivals and you’re sure to have a winter vacation you’ll never forget. Here are some of the top annual winter festivals in Colorado.

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade

• Date: Sunday, December 24, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: The Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade in Telluride lights up the mountain in a red hue as resort employees come down the slopes carrying flares and ride into the village, bringing with them, the holiday spirit.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

• Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
• Address: 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver
• About: Celebrate the new year with fireworks in downtown Denver. There are two spectacular shows at 9 pm and midnight. The 16th Street Mall offers optimal viewing.

12 Days of Aspen

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Aspen
• About: The 12 Days of Aspen festival is more than a set of events for the community and visitors to participate in. It’s a holiday mindset that brings everyone together to celebrate the season and new beginnings.

Christmas at Schmid Ranch

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: Telluride kicks off the month of December with an old-fashioned tradition sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit.

Holidays at Outlets at Castle Rock

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Outlets at Castle Rock, Castle Rock
• About: Head to the Outlets at Castle Rock from the beginning of November to December for great shopping deals and holiday festivities.

Noel Night

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Durango
• About: The largest shopping night of the year in Durango full of music, treats, decorations, and holiday festivities.

Telluride Fire Festival

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: A 3-day festival celebrating community, fire, and art in the mountains inspired by Burning Man.

Evergreen Winterfest

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Evergreen
• About: Community arts festival showcasing handmade gifts at the Center for the Arts Evergreen.

Parade of Lights

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Denver comes alive each year for multiple nights during the first days of December with twinkling lights and pageantry at the city’s largest, longest, and most exciting parade of the year.