Experience the Glow of the Season in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs knows how to celebrate each season—from summer hikes to fall snow—and the holidays are no exception. Chilly nights spent strolling the downtown pop-up shops and holiday markets with a cup of hot chocolate in hand are the epitome of the season. But above all else, Colorado Springs knows how to light up the city around the holidays. Experience the glow of the season from the annual Festival of Lights Parade, celebrating its 35th year with a "Home for the Holidays" theme, to the first annual Tour de Lights, hosted by Trails End Taproom and complete with prizes for the best decorated bike and helmet, special holiday drinks, and a holiday sing-a-long. For something a little different, see the lights from the sky on a Christmas Light Helicopter Tour. Or, go big at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari, where 85 light sculptures, visits with Santa, and special animal encounters truly bring the holiday to life!