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!
Friday, December 6th
The Historic Olde Fashioned Christmas Parade of Lights! Free to all from 5pm to 6pm
Altrusa Cup of Warmth
5:00pm ($1.00 cup of soup) at Slice O’Life Bakery
Lighting of the Tree
5:15pm Downtown Plaza
Taylor Christmas Carolers March
5:00pm from Methodist Church
Lighting of the Tower
At Palisade Fire station, will be at the end of the Parade
Saturday, December 7th
Breakfast with Santa
Kids of all ages are invited to start the holiday season off with Santa himself!
Join us from 8:30am to 10am at Wine Country Inn
Ticket sales soon to come!
Gingerbread House 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)
Wreath Auction, Palisade Sunrise Rotary Club
Palisade Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Village Market
At Old Palisade High School Gym at 341 W 7th St., Palisade, CO 81526
From 10am – 4pm
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 Register your Float?
Bring your favorite cars, trucks and floats decorated to be in the Parade of Lights. Fill out the form on the right to get registered today!
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!
