Longmont Lights

Friday, Dec. 13 at 5pm

Roosevelt Park

700 Longs Peak Ave.

Join us for a stroll around Roosevelt Park, lit up with thousands of holiday festival lights. Dress for the weather!

• Hot cocoa carts
• Costumed characters
• Fire pits
• Santa’s workshop – Memorial Building
• Visits with Santa – Senior Center
• Holiday music

The night ends with a sparkle! Don’t miss the new laser show at 7:45pm!

Saturday, Dec.14 at 5pm

Downtown Longmont

See all of the twinkling floats as they make their way down Kimbark Street and Main Street! Don’t miss Santa as he waves to all a good night.

The parade begins at 5pm starting at Longs Peak Ave & Coffman Street.

Our Grand Marshal

Jim Golden, Chief Financial Officer – City of Longmont

“I have worked for the City of Longmont since 1979 and have been in the position of Finance Director (now CFO) since 1987.  When I started the population was around 47,000 and it has since more than doubled.  As the CFO I focus primarily in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, debt management and the administration of six different retirement plans.  Additionally, over the years I have provided leadership over a number of city functions that have been within the Finance Department (and formerly the Finance and Administration Department) including Treasury, Sales Tax, Utility Billing, Risk Management, Purchasing, Fleet Services, Enterprise Technology Services, City Clerk, Human Resources, Facilities Maintenance, the Warehouse and even Emergency Communications.  I have been involved in the financing of a number of public infrastructure projects as well as private/public partnerships which helped fund the Twin Peaks Mall, the Village at the Peaks, the Costco development and a number of downtown redevelopment projects.  I am retiring at the end of January after almost 45 and a half years of service to Longmont.”

Thank you for your many years of service, Jim!

New this year! 

This year, to ensure everyone has a magical moment at the Longmont Lights Festival, we’re introducing a sign-up system for Santa visits. No more waiting in line all night for your moment with the big man!

Here’s how it works:

• Sign-Up Required: Reserve a time slot to meet Santa beginning at 4:30pm in the lobby of the Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave)
• Easy and Convenient: Signing up guarantees your time with Santa without long wait times. That way you can enjoy the rest of the festival while you wait.
• Spots Fill Quickly: Be sure to secure your time slot early to avoid missing out!

Thank you for helping us make this a wonderful experience for everyone!

Longmont Lights on Ice: Join us at the Ice Pavilion for a free holiday ice show featuring guest performers and competitive skaters from Rocky Mountain Figure Skating Club and Fort Collins Figure Skating Club, Friday, Dec. 13, 6-7 p.m.. The ice show will be followed by a special open skate session with free skate rental, 7-9 p.m

Regular admission fees apply and reservations are not required. 

• Friday: 6:30-9 pm – special session with free ice skate rental, courtesy of Longmont Recreation.
• Saturday: 1-6 pm and 6:30-9 pm – regular admittance and skate rental rates apply.
  On Saturday, parking will be limited around Roosevelt Park during the Holiday Parade.  Please use side streets and walk to the Pavilion.

Longmont Recreation Services’ Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave., is a seasonal full service ice facility, offering public ice skating, hockey, skating lessons and private facility rentals weather permitting. Come enjoy the ice, get some exercise and have a great time in the facility.

Visit our Ice Rink and Pavilion page for more information. 

Join the Parade!

Register your float online or Download the Parade of Lights Application Form

If preferred, print, fill out and return your parade application to the St. Vrain Memorial Building (700 Longs Peak Ave) with payment and automobile insurance.

Questions? Call 303-774-4694 or email sam.calhoon@longmontcolorado.gov

Showcase your business!

Book a booth at Santa’s Workshop and get your business in front of hundreds of crafty community members! Limited space is available.

Fill out the Santa’s Workshop Vendor Application

Questions? Call 303-774-4694 or email sam.calhoon@longmontcolorado.gov