Olde Fashioned Christmas 2024

December 6th & 7th in Downtown Palisade

Olde Fashioned Christmas starts off the holiday season in Palisade, Colorado! This annual tradition is filled with small town holiday joy. From Palisade’s classic Parade of Lights to our Winter Market, there’s fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

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Friday, December 6th

The Historic Olde Fashioned Christmas Parade of Lights! This year’s theme is Let it Glow! Participants are encouraged to brighten up their floats as much as possible using Christmas lights to make their floats glow!

Altrusa Cup of Warmth

4:30pm ($1.00 donation cup of soup) at Slice O’Life Bakery

Lighting of the Tree

Following Taylor Elementary Christmas Carolers

Taylor Christmas Carolers March

5:00pm

Lighting of the Tower

6:00pm

Saturday, December 7th

Breakfast with Santa

 

Enjoy a delightful breakfast buffet while sharing laughter and joy with Santa Claus himself!

Children can stop by the hot cocoa bar, get a professional photo taken with Santa, receive a free book, enjoy a candy cane, and share their holiday wishes in Santa’s winter wonderland.

December 7th, 2024

8:30 AM – Group 1

9:00 AM – Group 2

 

Gingerbread Contest & Showcase

 

The Gingerbread exhibit is open at the Palisade Community Center from 11am until 4pm, and is a free public event. Winners announced at 3:45pm.

Soup Challenge

Downtown Plaza 11am – 2pm

Local Restaurants will compete for the most prestigious award of the year! 

$10 to taste all soups and place your vote. $5 for one cup of your choice of soup. Purchase tickets at the event.

All proceeds go to The Palisade Chamber of Commerce.

 

Clarks Carriage Rides

From 10am – 4pm

Stops at all the Olde Fashioned Christmas Locations:

Old Palisade High School Gym (Vendor Market)

Palisade Community Center (Gingerbread Contest & Showcase, 11am  – 4pm ONLY)

Main & 3rd (Candy Cane Train, Soup Challenge and Downtown Dining & Shopping)

Christmas in the Country Tours

Purchase tickets at jrscarriage.com

Nativity Displays

7th Day Adventist Church

Over 60 sets of nativity displays from all over the world!

Palisade Historical Society

10am – 2pm

Curious about Palisade’s Holiday History? Visit the Palisade Historical Society to learn all about it!

Holiday Village Market

At Old Palisade Gym at 711 Iowa Ave, Palisade, CO 81526,

From 10am – 4pm

Palisade Methodist Church

Cantata – 1:00pm

Bake Sale, Cookie Walk, Crafts

10:00am – 3:00pm

 

Santa’s Workshop & Kid Crafts

From 11am – 4pm

At Palisade Community Center

Candy Cane Train and Depot

Main Street

From 10am to 4pm

Want to be a Vendor?

Join the Palisade Chamber of Commerce and your community in celebrating this longstanding tradition. On Saturday December 7th from 10 am to 4 pm we will host the Indoor Holiday Village & Marketplace featuring arts and crafts, dining, and family activities. Vendor registration ends November 15th, 2024.

Thank You Sponsors!