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December 4 - 12, 2009 |
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From ancient time light has been both a source of mystery and magic, providing necessary warmth and guidance. Enjoy the mystery and magic of millions of sparkling lights and the sights and sounds of winter holiday celebrations as Longmont Lights kicks off December 4 in downtown Longmont and continues through December 13 with special activities in Roosevelt Park December 9, 11 and 12.
Downtown Tree Lighting & Festivities: 6 to 8 pm
Celebrate the kick-off of the holiday season downtown.Longmont Museum Exhibit, Connecting Threads, Artists’ Reception, 7 to 9 pm
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road.
Gingerbread House Competition: We had a wonderful turnout for the Gingerbread House Competitions - Thank you to all who submitted a house! Be sure to check back for information for next year's competition!
Gingerbread Houses can be seen at the following locations:
The Tannahill house: The Used Book Emporium, 346 Main Street
The Gossler house: The Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Avenue
The Gonzalez house: Longmont Vision Center, 412 Main Street
The Ruel house: Abbondanza Pizzeria, 461 Main Street
The Multiple Kids house: The Great Frame Up, 430 Main Street
The Hein house: Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main Street
The Pirnack house: Encore Home Styles, 439 Main Street
The O’Dell house: Cayenne Kitchen, 372 Main Street
Holiday Ice Show: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
As part of the 2009 Longmont Lights celebration, the City's Ice Pavilion hosted a Holiday Ice Show featuring ice skating instructors and professionals from the Denver area performing on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. A video of the exhibition was produced by Longmont Cable Channel 3 and is airing throughout the holiday season and also can be found on the City of Longmont Web site.
Longmont Lights in Roosevelt Park: 5 to 8 pm
Sounds of the Holidays at the Senior Center, 5:30 to 8 pm. Enjoy the sounds of many of our local, talented community members who share their skills with voice and instruments.
Night Parachute Drop and Antique Airplane Display: 7 pm
Mile High Skydiving Club proudly sponsors the pyrotechnic night parachute drop at 7pm in Roosevelt Park.
Santa’s Workshop: 5 to 8 pmVisit Santa and his workshop on this magical evening. Make holiday ornaments and play in his workshop. This parent/child activity is geared for children ages 10 and under. Be sure to bring your camera.
Hot Cocoa Carts: 5 to 8 pm
Enjoy a free cup of hot cocoa from one of the hot cocoa carts in Roosevelt Park. Sponsored by Longmont Meals on Wheels.
Carriage Rides: 5 to 8 pm
Take an old-fashioned carriage around Old Town Longmont. Carriage rides begin and end on the east side of the Longmont Senior Center. Sponsored by Peaceful Valley Ranch.
Mini Train Rides: 5 to 8 pm
Twin Peaks Mall provides this entertainment for parents and children under 8 years old. Pick up the train at the north end of Roosevelt Park by the pavilion.
Reindeer Visit: 5 to 8 pm
Fire Pits, Carolers: 5 to 8 pmVisit the warmth of the fire pits as you walk around Roosevelt Park and see the millions of lights sparkle! Li’l Phil’s Wings & Pizza will provide free wings from 5 to 8 pm. Nicolo’s will provide free samples from 5 to 8 pm.
Parade line-up begins at 4pm along the streets of Longs Peak Avenue and Bross Street.
From 3 to 5 pm, enjoy watching Jeff Parrish sculpt ice blocks in front of the Memorial Building into snow flakes.
3pm set up ice blocks in front of Memorial Building; 4pm - 5:30pm start carving (snow flakes); 6pm - Finished piece on viewing after parade
Warm up before and during the parade with a cup of hot cider or coffee, (south side of the Memorial Building by the ice sculpture exhibit), where the Rom Insurance Team, Lindsay Rom and Lauri Martinez, will be providing complimentary child ID kits. Stop by and enter to win a $75 gift certificate from the Dickens Tavern, a great new restaurant that offers comfort food with a twist!
Longmont Lights in Roosevelt Park:5 to 8 pm
Longmont Lights Holiday Parade, 5 pm
This year’s theme is “Musical Notes & Holiday Floats.” Main Street will be illuminated with more than 60 floats twinkling with lights.Come watch this magical parade filled with marching toy soldiers, high school marching bands, ice castles, 12-ft. balloons, costumed characters and much more. Sponsored by US Bank. Grand Marshal is Bill Wilkinson.
Longmont All Star Jazz Band: 6:45 to 8 pm
Under the direction of Bill Wilkinson, this group will delight listeners at the Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.
Mini Train Rides: 5 to 8 pm
Twin Peaks Mall provides this entertainment for parents and children under 8 years old. Pick up the train at the north end of Roosevelt Park by the pavilion.
Fireworks: 6:30 pm
Fireworks will fill the air at Roosevelt Park (north end of the St. Vrain Memorial Building) immediately following the parade.
Hot Cocoa Carts: 5 to 8 pm
Enjoy a free cup of hot cocoa from one of the hot cocoa carts in Roosevelt Park. Sponsored by Longmont Meals on Wheels.
Fire Pits, Carolers: 5 to 8 pm
Visit the warmth of the fire pits as you walk around Roosevelt Park and enjoy the millions of lights! Li’l Phil’s Wings & Pizza will provide free pizza from 5 to 8 pm. Abo’s Pizza will provide snacks from 5 to 8 pm.
Longmont Power & Communication and Broes Electric are proud
to support Longmont Lights Festival.
We encourage you to make the switch to energy-efficient LED lighting and save energy this holiday season.
At LPC's low residential rate, the average 25-bulb string of traditional lights costs $2.08 per month to use. A 100-bulb string of mini lights costs an average of $0.33 per string. LED lights, however, costs about $0.002 (less then a penny) per month. LED Lights are a bright idea. Use LED holiday lighting for energy efficiency
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updated 12/2009 by web page author S. Dabney, (303) 774-4827
