Garden of the Gods Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Each year, Garden of the Gods unveils a spectacular display of holiday lights throughout the park. On the opening night, the 30th annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony kicks off the season with live entertainment, cocoa, cookies, a visit from Santa, and the ceremonial flipping of the light switch. After opening night, the lights remain on display from 5pm to 9pm every evening through December 31st. Holiday music plays throughout the park as you stroll among the illuminations. With Pikes Peak as the backdrop, the twinkling walkways create a truly magical scene. Getting to Garden of the Gods is easy with Colorado Springs Party Bus Company. Our team knows the best places to park the bus and can drop your group right at the entrance. After exploring the lights, you’ll stay warm and comfortable on the ride back to your holiday lodging or next festive destination.
Garden of the Gods 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (719) 219-0099
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual Electric Safari lighting event brings the holiday spirit to the zoo. Every evening from November 25th through December 23rd and again from December 26th through 30th, the zoo comes aglow with dazzling light displays. Wander through the zoo grounds past lit animal sculptures that seem to leap across your path. See vibrant light tunnels, twinkling trees, luminescent landscapes, and spectacular illuminated mountains that appear to glow from within. With over 150 light sculptures throughout 40 acres, there’s holiday magic around every turn.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 633-9925
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
While the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum celebrates the USA’s spirit of excellence year-round, it really sparkles during the holidays. The impressive building glows in multicolored lights to get everyone excited for the season. Inside, you’ll find a Christmas tree displaying ornaments from past Olympics. There are also photo opportunities with winter sport athlete cutouts and holiday tunes filling the air. The inspiring exhibits honor the perseverance, power, and passion of Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. It’s a top year-round attraction in Colorado Springs, but even more special around the holidays.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum 200 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 496-4400
North Pole at Santa’s Workshop
Embrace the magic of the holidays with a visit to the North Pole—also known as Santa’s Workshop! This Christmas-themed amusement park on the slopes of Pikes Peak offers rides, shows, cookie decorating, and other festive fun. Best of all, you’ll get to meet Santa himself year-round. At Santa’s Workshop, you can ride the peppermint slide, soar on the candy cane swings, and take a spin on the Christmas tree ride. See shows like Magic of the Season, Holiday Sing-A-Long, and Wild West Christmas Adventure. Don’t miss photo ops with Rudolph and Frosty. You can even mail letters to Santa from his very own post office!
North Pole – Santa’s Workshop 5050 Pikes Peak Highway Cascade, CO 80809 (719) 684-9432
Festival of Lights Parade
On the first Saturday of December each year, downtown Colorado Springs holds the delightful Festival of Lights Parade. It’s one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions, attracting crowds excited to get into the Christmas spirit. Marching bands, dancers, equestrian groups, choirs, and more spread holiday joy along the parade route. Floats decorated with thousands of twinkling lights cruise by, along with novelty acts and special guests like Santa and Mrs. Claus. The parade wraps up when the switch is flipped to light up downtown for the holidays. Colorado Springs Party Bus Company can easily transport your group downtown for the Festival of Lights Parade. Our buses have restrooms, WiFi, and entertainment systems so you’ll stay happy during the drive. Avoid the parking struggle and let us bring the holiday magic right to your group!
Colorado Springs City Hall Holiday Lights
Throughout the holiday season, the historic 1905 Colorado Springs City Hall building sparkles with thousands of glittering lights. The magnificent display includes lit trees, garlands, wreaths, bows, and even candle-shaped lights in upper windows. It’s a quick but stunning sight. City Hall sits in Alamo Square Park downtown, so you can easily combine it with checking out the Festival of Lights Parade, shopping, or grabbing a bite to eat. At night, the building glows like a luminous jewel box nestled downtown.
Colorado Springs City Hall 107 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Broadmoor Holiday Lights
Take in sweeping views of the twinkling Broadmoor resort dressed in its holiday finest. Each year, the Broadmoor hangs hundreds of thousands of glittering lights across the stunning historic property. There’s even an elaborate light show choreographed to holiday music. You can drive through the lights display and tune your radio to the accompanying music from the comfort of a Colorado Springs Party Bus Company luxury vehicle. Our team will arrange the perfect transportation to enhance your experience taking in the spectacle of the Broadmoor Holiday Lights. The best views are from the overlook near the Broadmoor LakeHouse. That’s an ideal spot for our team to drop off your group so you can take it all in.
The Broadmoor Holiday Lights 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 577-5775
Rent with Colorado Springs Party Bus Company to Hit Every Attraction
The holidays are meant for making memories, not worrying about logistics. Leave the driving to Colorado Springs Party Bus Company so your group can relax and fully immerse in the magic of the season. With Colorado Springs Party Bus Company, you’ll enjoy easy point-to-point transportation in our modern fleet of luxury buses, sprinter vans, SUVs, and limos. Our team handles all the planning and driving so you can enjoy holiday lights, events, attractions, and more without hassle. Forget about congested parking lots and traffic jams around the city’s top Christmas destinations. We’ll whisk your group directly where you want to go so you can spend more time celebrating. Our team knows exactly where to go so you won’t waste time navigating crowded streets and hunting for parking this holiday season. Party buses are perfect for gathering friends and family together to hit multiple holiday happenings in Colorado Springs without splitting up. Charter buses keep church groups, school groups, corporate groups, and any other large parties together while sightseeing. If you have guests flying in for the holidays, let our team handle airport transfers in comfort and style. Colorado Springs Party Bus Company also offers special holiday décor and entertainment packages to make your travels even more festive. Planning holiday transportation for your Colorado Springs group celebration, event, or adventure? Colorado Springs Party Bus Company is here to help! Contact us today at 303-225-4640 for a personalized quote on party bus, charter bus, limo, sprinter van, and SUV rentals this Christmas season.