Parade Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:50pm
For questions related to registration, please contact csfestivaloflights@gmail.com
For questions related to registration, please contact csfestivaloflights@gmail.com
Sept. 4 – Oct. 16, 2024: Luminous Launch Window
Oct. 17 – Nov. 6, 2024: Sparkling Grand Finale
Sparkling Grand Finale
Sparkling Grand Finale
You’re invited to join the 40th annual Festival of Lights Event, taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The parade kicks off at 5:50 p.m. with the staging area opening for entries at 2:30 p.m.
With tens of thousands of spectators converging on downtown, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a stunning spectacle featuring over 3,000 total participants. This vibrant event will showcase captivating artistic displays, enthralling performances, and the enchanting ambiance of the season. From bands to floats and a variety of unique entries, participants will vie for top honors in their respective categories.
Due to limited space, entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. As we consistently reach capacity and have to turn away applicants, it’s essential to submit your application early. The final submission deadline is November 6, 2024, but please note that available spots may fill up before then. After this date, space availability cannot be guaranteed.
A non-profit organization for the Festival of Lights Parade is defined as a local organization with income largely derived from donations and grants. If you have a question as to whether your organization is a non-profit or commercial entry, please email kevin.p.leonardo@gmail.com
We accept a range of payment methods, including credit cards, ACH transfers, and conventional paper checks. If opting for paper checks, please make them payable to “Festival of Lights, Inc.” and send them via mail to: Festival of Lights, Inc. P.O. Box 967 Colorado Springs, CO, 80901. All entry payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.
The Festival of Lights parade committee reserves the right to remove from the parade, at any time, any entrant not conforming to rules and regulations.