When Does Western Colorado Turn On The Holiday Lights?

The holiday season is approaching fast and Grand Junction and the communities of Colorado's Western Slope are getting ready to celebrate with holiday parades and tree lightings.

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We'll help you keep your calendar organized by recapping below when each community will be turning on the holiday lights this year. If you see an event you would like to attend just tap the link for more information.

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Grand Junction's Tree Lighting

Santa will join Grand Junction for the Downtown Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 23rd at 5:00 pm. The tree lighting takes place at 4th and Main in the Wells Fargo Plaza. Enjoy window shopping and hot chocolate before Santa lights the tree and all the lights on Main Street. Kids can visit with Santa following the tree-lighting.

Fruita Tree Lighting

The Fruita, Colorado Holiday Tree Lighting is also scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd at 5:30 pm. Enjoy small business Saturday in downtown Fruita before heading to Circle Park for the tree lighting and a photo with Santa.

Montrose Tree Lighting

The city of Montrose, Colorado has scheduled its Holiday Tree Lighting for Friday, November 29th. The tree lighting is held at the Montrose Visitor Center located at 107 S Cascade Ave. Enjoy Hot chocolate and carols before Santa shows up to light the big blue spruce tree at 5:00 pm.

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Palisade Tree Lighting

Join Palisade, Colorado on Friday, December 6th for an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The Palisade Tree Lighting, Tower Lighting, and the city's parade of lights will all take place Friday night. The fun continues on Saturday with a pancake breakfast with Santa, Clarks Carraig Rides, and the Candy Cane Train Depot.