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 5th
Altrusa Cup of Warmth
4:30pm at Slice O’Life Bakery
Taylor Christmas Carolers March
5:00pm at The Plaza
Palisade Parade of Lights
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!
Parade will be held in Downtown Palisade and will begin at 5:30pm
Lighting of the Tree
Following Taylor Elementary Christmas Carolers
Lighting of the Tower
6:00pm at Peach Street Distillers
Saturday
December 6th
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 6th, 2025 | 8:30 or 9:00 AM
Gingerbread Contest & Showcase
a spectacular holiday tradition where children can show off their creativity and talent! With awesome prizes up for grabs, this is your chance to build, design, and dazzle. Sign up today and be part of the magic!
Soup Challenge
December 6th, 2025 | 11am-2pm
Local Restaurants will compete for the most prestigious award of the year!
All proceeds go to The Palisade Chamber of Commerce.
Winter Faire
Join us in Downtown Palisade for a magical day of holiday cheer!
A Free to attend Event, with Local artisan booths & holiday shopping, Delicious food & warm drinks, Festive music & community fun
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the season in the heart of Palisade.
Apply now to be part of the holiday magic! Application deadline November 1,2025
Clarks Carriage Rides
From 10am – 4pm
Stops at all the Olde Fashioned Christmas Locations include the Vendor Market, Gingerbread Contest, Downtown Dining & Shopping
Christmas in the Country Tours
Purchase tickets at JRSCarriage.com
Nativity Displays
7th Day Adventist Church
162 E 4th St
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Over 60 sets of nativity displays from all over the world!
Palisade History Museum
3740 G Road
10am – 2pm
Curious about Palisade’s holiday history? Visit the Palisade Historical Society to learn all about it!
Palisade Methodist Church
365 Main Street
Cantata – 1:00pm
Bake Sale, Cookie Walk, Crafts
10:00am – 3:00pm
Santa’s Workshop & Kid Crafts
From 11am – 4pm
Candy Cane Train and Depot
3rd & Main Street
From 10am to 4pm
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