When is zoo lights in denver

Email Address: contactalumni colorado. On Sunday, Nov. During this festive evening, connect with the CU community, take pictures with Chip, listen to holiday caroling, participate in a scavenger hunt and tour the brilliantly lit animal sculptures.

Walk-up registration is limited, and pre-registration is encouraged to secure your time slot. If you are a walk-up attendee, you will need a phone to register because the ticket booth will not be open.

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Travel the world with your herd. Learn with CU students. Don't miss this year's historic celebration, with more than a million lights sparkling over 80 acres—plus a host of special measures to keep your family safe and healthy. Come interact with incredible light displays — a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights — plus sip warm drinks and nibble on tasty treats as you stroll.

Pre-purchased timed tickets are required. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock will kick it off on Nov. The light and music shows will not play on Mondays because of City Council meetings, but the static light display will still shine.

There will not be any lights on Tuesday, Dec. It features more than 3 million dazzling lights, a foot-tall Christmas tree, a foot-tall snowman that never melts, a foot-long candy cane tunnel, giant ornaments, a wall of lights, rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions, train rides for the kids and the kids at heart , interactive activities like a light-up hopscotch, strolling holiday entertainers, Old Saint Nick and his elves, and more.

Grand Illumination ; Nov. You can see it each night of the season. Miracle at Union Station, a whimsical pop-up cocktail bar, will open on Nov. Meanwhile, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making regular appearances at the station from 11 a. Features this year include a three-sided light tunnel, illuminated antique and model tractors, a children's play area and warms holiday food and drink.

Visitors must purchase a ticket online for a specific day and time. WHEN: Dec. This free holiday spectacular throughout downtown features more than 40 units, including extravagantly illuminated floats, giant helium-filled character balloons, magnificent marching bands, traditional equestrian units and vibrant cultural displays.

And of course, a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! If you miss the parade, the floats will be displayed until Dec. Downtown Denver is twinkling like never before this holiday season. We highly recommend purchasing tickets as far in advance as you can, as we anticipate selling out most nights of Zoo Lights. Denver Zoo closes at p. Free parking is available in our parking garage and surrounding City Park lots.

However, due to the popularity of Zoo Lights, parking can become congested. We ask guests to consider alternate modes of transportation to avoid parking issues. Yes, but keep in mind that the paths may be icy in spots. Please use caution. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available. Starting at p. No reservations are accepted. For the safety of our guests and animals, no pets of any kind are allowed on Denver Zoo grounds. Assistance animals are allowed, with some restrictions. Please check in with security at the main gate if you plan on bringing a service animal into the Zoo.

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