Pueblo Parade of Lights
Spectators gather to watch festive floats, school marching bands, drill teams, decorated saddle club horses, and car club vehicles festooned with holiday lights. The procession travels from Mesa Junction across the Arkansas River bridge and through the Historic Union Avenue shopping district. The route continues past local landmarks, including Pueblo's Riverwalk, Pueblo City Hall, and El Pueblo Museum, before wrapping up along 6th Street.
What to Expect
One of the largest holiday light parades in Colorado.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Pueblo
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Pueblo Downtown Association
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday parade fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Parking for spectators is available in lots at Victoria and D Street, South Main Street & D Street near the Riverwalk, and on 3rd Street between Court & Grand. There is plenty of on-street parking within 2 blocks along most of the route. Other lots near or along the route may also be available.
Tips & Advice
- Park in the spectator lots at Victoria and D, South Main and D, or 3rd Street between Court and Grand, or find street parking within two blocks of the route.
- Dress warmly, because this is an evening parade outdoors in late November and you'll be standing along the route for the lit-up floats.
- Float entrants should register as a sponsor or float-only entry and gather at the Mesa Junction staging area on Colorado Avenue between Orman and Abriendo.
- Check the route map again shortly before parade day, since the route, rules and other details can change.
Special Events & Promotions
- 2026 parade theme: Celebrating Heroes for the Holidays
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the theme this year?
The 2026 theme is Celebrating Heroes for the Holidays.
What's in the parade?
There are lit-up floats, school marching bands, drill teams, decorated saddle club horses and car club vehicles covered in lights.
Where should I park?
There are spectator lots at Victoria and D Street, South Main Street and D Street near the Riverwalk, and 3rd Street between Court and Grand. There's also plenty of street parking within two blocks of most of the route.
What landmarks does the route pass?
It starts at Colorado Avenue and Abriendo and passes the Rawlings Library. It then crosses the Arkansas River bridge and goes through the Historic Union Avenue shopping district. After passing the Riverwalk, City Hall and El Pueblo Museum, it finishes on 6th Street between Court and Grand.
How can I enter a float?
You can register as a sponsor or enter a float only. There are award categories for entries.
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