Holidays in Grand Valley 2024Saturday, December 14th, 2024

The Town of Parachute is looking forward to celebrating with the season with Holidays in Grand Valley. Join us for many festive events including Visiting Santa, Tree Lighting and more!

View the full schedule of events below.

Event Line Up

Breakfast with Santa

(Sponsored by PBMPRC and Callahan’s)

9 AM to 11 AM

  • Free for the community
  • Parachute Battlement Mesa Rec Center
    398 Arroyo Drive

Snowman Coloring Contest

Kids can pick up a coloring sheet at Town Hall or download and print here. Contestants can drop completed sheets at Town Hall in advance, or drop them in Santa’s mailbox at Holidays in Grand Valley on December 14th. We will be accepting entries until 5pm on December 14th. Have fun!

Downtown Events

at the Visitor Center 2PM to 6PM
(sponsored by TOP and local businesses)

2 PM to 5 PM

  • Santa and Reindeer
  • S’mores around the fire pits
  • Hot Cocoa Bar and Cookies
  • Crafts and Games

5:20 PM 

  • Parade of Lights

5:50 PM

  • Lighting of the Christmas Tree
  • Prizes for Snowman Coloring Contest
  • Mayors Speech

6 PM

  • Fireworks

Parade of Lights

Fill out the following form if you’re interested in participating.

Parade Route

Line up on Parachute Avenue starting at Hill Court.
Parachute Avenue to Second Street, then Left on 2nd Street.
2nd Street to Green Street, Left on Green Street,
and finish on Green at Ute Street.

2024 Route Map

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