Downtown Holiday Lights

The Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony takes place in Old Town Square. The event brings thousands of people to Downtown Fort Collins every year, so prepare for limited parking availability and traffic congestion. Additionally, visitors can expect road closures and detours surrounding Old Town Square. 

Road Closures in the Area

Road closures will be placed on streets surrounding the Old Town Square, including Walnut St. and Linden St. "No Parking" signage will be posted 24 hours before the event, and cars parked in the event area will be towed.

Road Closure Details Starting at 3 p.m.:

• Walnut St.
• 200 block of Linden St. 
• Mountain Ave. between College Ave. and Remington St.

Please follow all posted signage to ensure safety for all attending. Cars parked in signed areas will be towed and relocated to Northside Aztlan Community Center, located at 112 E. Willow St. Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Street parking and parking garages are available throughout Downtown Fort Collins. The Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony brings thousands of people to Downtown Fort Collins every year, so prepare for limited parking availability and traffic congestion. Additionally, visitors can expect road closures and detours surrounding Old Town Square.

Parking garages are located at:

• 209 E. Mountain Ave. (Old Town Garage)
• 120 N. Mason St. (Civic Center)
• 165 Chestnut St. (Firehouse Alley)

Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation (MAX), which runs until midnight, or walk or bike to the event. Extra bike racks will be available on the north side of Walnut St.

• 5:30-7 p.m. - Live music in Old Town Square
• 6:30 p.m. - City representatives share a few words and lead the crowd through a short countdown to turn on the lights