# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Colorado Springs, 2026

> We found four Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Colorado Springs with 2026 dates: two parades and two tree lightings and lighting nights, one free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 4 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Festival of Lights Parade** at Tejon Street, downtown, Tejon St. at Boulder St., Colorado Springs, CO. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5:50pm. Price: Free to watch. Lighted floats down Tejon Street from Boulder St. to Vermijo Ave. Free parking in city garages from 3pm. Official page: https://www.coloradospringsfestivaloflights.com/info/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Manitou Springs Christmas Parade** at Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 6 p.m. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://manitouchristmasparade.com/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Manitou Springs Santa & Tree Lighting** at Town Clock, Manitou Springs. When: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Time: 5–7 p.m. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://manitousprings.org/holiday-traditions-in-manitou/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Monument's Annual Tree Lighting** at Limbach Park, Monument. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 2 p.m. booths and crafts; 3 p.m. live music; 5 p.m. Santa arrives on a fire truck and lights the trees. Price: No tickets listed. The Town of Monument's small-town lighting, with holiday craft booths, a photo booth and food trucks through the afternoon. Santa stays after the lighting to hear wish lists. Bring a canned good for Tri-Lakes Cares or a new unwrapped toy for Santa on Patrol if you can. Official page: https://www.townofmonument.org/416/monument-tree-lighting (checked 2026-10-28)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Manitou Springs Santa & Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/colorado-springs/events/manitou-springs-santa-and-tree-lighting-town-clock/): next dates Nov 25, 2026
- [Manitou Springs Christmas Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/colorado-springs/events/manitou-springs-christmas-parade-avenue/): next dates Dec 6, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Colorado Springs in 2026?
Festival of Lights Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 5:50pm. Manitou Springs Christmas Parade: Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 6 p.m. (Manitou Springs).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Colorado Springs?
Manitou Springs Santa & Tree Lighting at Town Clock: Wed, Nov 25, 2026, 5–7 p.m. Monument's Annual Tree Lighting at Limbach Park: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 2 p.m. booths and crafts; 3 p.m. live music; 5 p.m. Santa arrives on a fire truck and lights the trees.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Colorado Springs free?
One of the four we list are free to watch: Festival of Lights Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Monument's Annual Tree Lighting. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 28, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).