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Downtown Lighting Ceremony

  • Mountain Avenue Market 250 East Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO, 80524 United States (map)

Be Dazzled by the Downtown Holiday Lights!

Imagine thousands of twinkling lights illuminating the downtown streets, creating a magical winter wonderland. The Downtown Holiday Lights display will be officially turned on at the lighting ceremony on Friday, November 1st starting at 5:30 pm in Old Town Square.

Warm up with Mountain Avenue Market with hot drinks and sweet treats. We will be featuring a build your own hot chocolate bar for the kiddos and young at heart! As well as a Deli crafted seasonal cocktail, tea and coffee.

Get ready to be enchanted because Downtown Fort Collins will be sparkling with thousands of lights this holiday season. From the first Friday of November through Valentine's Day, the streets will be illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere. Stroll through the lit-up alleyways, admire the twinkling trees, and experience the joy of the season.

**From City of Fort Collins:
Street parking and parking garages are available throughout Downtown Fort Collins. The Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony brings thousands of people to Downtown Fort Collins every year, so prepare for limited parking availability and traffic congestion. Additionally, visitors can expect road closures and detours surrounding Old Town Square.

We suggest taking alternative transportation to the event.

Hop on the MAX at your nearest bus stop and get off at the Downtown Transit Center
-Route and Schedule: https://ridetransfort.com/routes/max/
Carpool with family and friends
Hire a rideshare to drop you off near Old Town Square

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