Delight in the holiday sprit with the lighting of Breckenridge. This old-fashioned celebration will fill your heart as locals and visitors gather together to celebrate the incredible winter wonderland of Breckenridge and embark on a magical holiday season.

The Lighting of Breckenridge, December 1, 2012

The Lighting of Breckenridge kicks off the season when Santa meets holiday revelers in a horse-drawn carriage. Sip steaming cocoa, snack on cookies and join carolers in song for a procession along Main Street. Vibrant ornaments and twinkling lights come alive with the lighting of the plaza and town tree.

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Kid’s Craft Activities.

4:00 p.m. - Race of The Santa’s - Click Here For More Info!

4:30 p.m. - FREE Cocoa, cookies and caroling at the Red, White and Blue Fire Station at 316 N. Main Street.

4:45 p.m. - Santa arrives (via horse-drawn carriage) to lead a procession to the Blue River Plaza (South Main and Washington) for the lighting of the Town Tree and the plaza. All are welcome to join the procession.

5:15 p.m. - Tree lighting in the Blue River Plaza. The procession will end in the Blue River Plaza.

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Visits with Santa! Let the little ones share their Christmas wishes with Santa at the Barney Ford Museum Located on Washington Street.