🎄 Catch the Glow Parade Illuminates Estes Park This Holiday Season

On Friday, November 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., downtown Estes Park will come alive with the annual Catch the Glow Parade, a cherished holiday tradition that draws up to 20,000 spectators each year.

 

Elkhorn Avenue will be transformed into a vibrant spectacle featuring over 40 dazzling entries, including handcrafted floats from the Town of Estes Park and local nonprofits, lively marching bands, gleaming fire trucks, and specialty vehicles.

 

Attendees can also enjoy an afternoon visiting Santa Claus and exploring the charming shops and eateries of downtown Estes Park.

 

For those unable to attend in person, subscribers to the Rocky Mountain Channel can stream the parade live, bringing the festive atmosphere directly to your home.

 

Local Mo Pass shares his enthusiasm: "I still prefer standing outside with a hot chocolate, even when the wind argues with me."

 

In addition to the parade, visitors can explore new attractions in Estes Park, such as the recently opened Stanley Chocolate Factory at the historic Stanley Hotel, offering an immersive chocolate-making experience.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to kick off the holiday season with joy and community spirit in the heart of the Rockies.