Longmont Lights

Friday, Dec. 12 | 5 – 8 pm (hours vary by activity)

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 laser show at 7:45 pm.

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 5 pm

Downtown Longmont

See all of the twinkling floats as they make their way downtown. You won’t want to miss Santa as he ends the parade and waves to all a good night.

2025 Longmont Lights Grand Marshal

Phil Greenwald

After just over 25 years of working for the City, Phil Greenwald recently retired as the Transportation Planning Manager for Longmont, Colorado. Overall, Phil has 33+ years of transportation planning experience in the region. As manager of transportation planning for the City, Phil was continually searching for new funding sources and ideas to implement projects to safely and efficiently move people, both within and around Longmont. Additionally, Phil was the City’s representative for a number of regional transportation coalitions, boards, and commissions and built an amazing transportation staff—who now lead this division in External Services. Before working for the City of Longmont, Phil was a transportation planner for Jefferson County, Colorado and for the metropolitian planning organization, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). Phil is now operating New Ways Forward LLC, doing consutant work in this field he loves. Phil and his wife grew up and met in Boulder and are “empty-nesters” living in Longmont. They visit their daughter on the East Coast every chance they get!

Don’t miss the Home Depot Santa’s Workshop for younger kids at the Memorial Building. Enjoy crafts, music, and build a toy. Free!

NEW! In addition to visits with Santa, festival goers can buy gifts and snacks at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the Senior Center.

To ensure everyone has a magical moment with Santa, a sign-up system will be open for visits.

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!
• Questions? Call 303-651-8404

December 12

Free Ice Show Performance | 6 pm

Open Skate with free skate rental; regular admittance fees apply | 7-9 pm

December 13

Open Skate; regular entrance fees apply | 1-9 pm

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.

Ready to light up Main Street?

To register your float:

1. Download the Parade of Lights Application Form by clicking here.

2. Send us your completed application, proof of vehicle insurance, and payment:

   • Drop it off at the St. Vrain Memorial Building (700 Longs Peak Ave)

   • OR email everything to sam.calhoon@longmontcolorado.gov

   • Deadline: Monday, Dec. 8 or until full

Have questions or need a little extra guidance? Call 303-774-4694 or email sam.calhoon@longmontcolorado.gov—we’re happy to help.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Longmont’s brightest holiday tradition!

Bring the Magic to Santa’s Workshop! 

Each year at Longmont Lights, Santa’s Workshop is one of the most popular stops for families. Kids line up to create holiday crafts, decorate keepsakes, and take home something special they made themselves.

We’re looking for community partners (businesses, nonprofits, schools, and organizations) who want to host a craft booth. It’s a chance to connect with thousands of families, showcase your creativity, and be part of the holiday tradition that Longmont loves.

When you host a booth, you provide:

• A simple, family-friendly craft (we’ll help with ideas if you need them)

• Volunteers to staff your station

• A little festive cheer to keep the magic alive

In return, you’ll get:

• Direct engagement with hundreds of families in a joyful, hands-on setting

• Recognition as a Longmont Lights partner

• The satisfaction of creating holiday memories that kids will remember long after the glitter has settled

Spots fill quickly! Reserve your craft booth today and help us make this year’s Santa’s Workshop the most magical yet!

Call 303-774-4694 or email sam.calhoon@longmontcolorado.gov to book a booth!

Every parade needs a leader, and at Longmont Lights, that honor goes to a community member who shines just as brightly as the lights on Main Street.

The Grand Marshal is someone who makes Longmont a better place, whether through volunteering, leadership, kindness, or simply going above and beyond for others. It’s our way of celebrating the people who light up our community year-round.

We’re asking you: who deserves the spotlight?

• A neighbor who gives back without asking for recognition

• A teacher, coach, or mentor who inspires others

• A community leader who brings people together

• Or anyone whose efforts help Longmont sparkle a little brighter

Do you know someone in Longmont who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them to be the Longmont Lights Parade Grand Marshal by filling out this form.