Dec 2: 35th Annual Conifer Christmas Parade - Christmas Past & Future!

Meet us on Sutton Rd. on Saturday December 2, 2017 for our 35th Annual Conifer Christmas Parade sponsored by RE/MAX Alliance!

The theme this year is Christmas Past and Future

SIGN UP TO BE IN THE PARADE BY CLICKING HERE.

VENDOR Spots Available
Sign up to be a vendor at this year's Christmas in Conifer on Saturday, December 2nd by clicking below and filling out the vendor application. Vendors booths are $80 per booth for marketplace or food vendors or $65 per booth for street vendors.

SAVE $10 when you sign up to be a vendor at both the Festival of Trees on November 17 & 18 and our Christmas In Conifer Event.

Use the promo code: HOLIDAYVENDORPROMO.

CALLING ALL ENTRIES!!! As a reminder parade entry applications are due Wednesday, November 22nd at 5p. Don't miss Conifer's longest standing signature event! Applications available at www.goconifer.com/christmas-in-conifer .
**Please note: sponsorships are available to cover your entry fee on a first come, first serve basis.**

**IMPORTANT PARADE ENTRY JUDGING INFORMATION**
There has been much debate over what constitutes a "Large Animal" vs. "Small Animal" entry in the parade.

We would like to clarify that "Large Animal" is any animal in the parade that has HOOVES. If your entry includes hoofed animals, you will be judged in the "Large Animal" category.

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE STAGE SCHEDULE
11:00a Santa arrives at Santaland
11:10a StageDoor Theatre performance
11:30a Original Dickens Carolers
12:00p Santa's Milk & Cookies Eating Competition
12:15p The Venue Theatre Company performance & Jr. High Choir
1:10p Snowboard Challenge
1:45p 35th Anniversary Conifer Christmas Parade
3:00p Christmas Karoke
3:30p Holiday Raffle WIN $1000!
3:40p Parade Awards

Thank you to 1st Colorado Roofing for sponsoring our Christmas Village Stage!

LAST CALL! Calling all parade entries. The deadline for the 2017 Conifer Christmas Parade is THIS WEDNESDAY AT 5P. Don't miss this super fun event! Signup today at www.goconifer.com/christmas-in-conifer


ANNOUNCING OUR PARADE JUDGES!
We're pleased to welcome Ryan Lucas, Wendy Woodland & Wesley Paxton, principals from three of our local schools. Thank you for supporting the 35th Anniversary Conifer Christmas Parade!


Grand Marshals
We are very pleased to announce our 35th Anniversary Grand Marshals will be our past Sheriff, Ted Mink and our current Sheriff Jeff Schrader. Thank you Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for joining us in celebrating our Conifer Christmas Parade Anniversary.

PARADE ENTRY AD
The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
Helping Kids. Helping Schools. Helping Community.
From the inception of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, the organization explored the arena of school safety. The question was simple, "Can we really help?" We attended symposiums, conferences and events about school safety and did tons of research. The end result has been a "Perfect Storm" for advancing student and school safety. The ability to create, package, promote and institute programs and initiatives advancing student safety exists within the organization; including all of the supporting material necessary to advance them. With the ultimate in stewardship, we produce professional, relevant and comprehensive materials at a fraction of the typical cost. Simply amazing.

Thank you I Love U Guys Foundation for joining us for this year's Conifer Christmas Parade!

Conifer Newcomers & Neighbors
Founded over forty-five years ago, Conifer Newcomers and Neighbors was begun to allow those new to our mountain communities, and those long standing residents, to meet socially and participate in fundraising activities that would enable contributions to deserving mountain area organizations.
Each year, in addition to their members participating in social groups of their choice, Conifer Newcomers and Neighbors hosts their “Holiday Boutique“, a juried arts and crafts fair, in November. This year was their 40th Anniversary! They meet the first Friday of every month from September-June at 9am at Our Lady of the Pines Church, 9444 Eagle Cliff Road in Conifer.

Thank you CNN for joining the 35th Anniversary Conifer Christmas Parade celebration!

Thank you Knit Knook for sponsoring the Knights of Columbus Conifer Council!
Not only does Knit Knook have a wide variety and prices of yummy yarns but they have classes in knitting, crocheting, tatting, felting and needle felting. They are here to serve you and if they do not have the yarn or needles that you need, they will order them for you. Their coffee bar serves espresso, lattes, regular coffee, chai tea, hot chocolate, blended blasts, smoothies, pastries and much more. If you are looking for a gift for a friend or a family member, they have Woodwick Candles, wonderful European soaps and gift cards.Oh, and by the way, they have free wi-fi for their customers.

Knights of Columbus Conifer Council 14479
The Knights of Columbus, founded in 1882, is a Catholic men’s organization of 1.8 million members worldwide building strong families and communities. The principals of the Knights of Columbus are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
The Conifer Knights of Columbus have annually raised thousands of dollars for the past twelve years. The participation and generosity of the 285 Corridor community this year raised a record $10,000.00. ALL money collected in the PID drive is given to local organizations which serve the developmentally disabled. The money is used to supplement classroom supplies and technology for reading and life skills at Conifer High School, West Jeff Middle School, West Jeff Elementary, Marshdale Elementary and Elk Creek Elementary. The remainder of the funds collected in the ”PID" drive is given to The Arc of Jefferson County (serving Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties) and to Colorado Special Olympics and similar non-profits.

Bailey Hooves Paws N'More
4H provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country—through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.
Bailey Hooves Paws N'More meets the first Tuesday of the month; 7:00pm at Crow Hill Bible Church

Thank you Bailey Hooves Paws N'More for joining us in celebrating 35 years of Christmas in Conifer

Friends of Staunton State Park sponsored by My Mountain Town
With the ongoing support from Staunton State Park's staff, The Friends of Staunton State Park have continued their efforts to live up to their new Mission Statement, "working in partnership with others to Preserve, Promote and Protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for present and future generations."

We're excited to participate again in the 35th Conifer Christmas Parade with the Volunteers of Staunton State Park! The volunteers are putting together another award-winning (in our humble opinion) float - come on out and cheer on the parade, play in some games (mechanical snow boarding?! Alien Invasion Laser Tag??) and contests, find gifts for loved ones with the local vendors, and get in the holiday spirit! The Chamber does a great job putting this event together - a huge thanks to them for all that they do!


Our 2015 Float which won Best Overall!

ANNOUNCING THE 2017 CONIFER CHRISTMAS PARADE MAP! Please note there will be a shuttle between West Jeff Middle School Lineup, the Christmas Village, West Jeff Elementary & Aspen Park RTD Lot (public parking). The parade leaves West Jeff Middle School promptly at 1:45p to arrive at West & Sutton at 2p.

The shuttle runs all day so you can easily get between all the locations where things are happening! Watch the parade floats being set up, then bop down to the stage for entertainment, music, and contests, do some shopping in the Christmas Markets and grab a drink in the Spirits Tent, and try your hand at Alien Invasion Laser Tag or the Snowboard Challenge before relaxing on a Trolley Ride.

In the spirit of celebrating Christmas Future, we are excited to share this year's festivities will include ALIEN INVASION laser tag sponsored by Blue Spruce Toys in the Christmas Village. Laser Tag will be open 11a - 4p and will feature a giant alien flying saucer on Sutton Road. Come early and challenge your friends! Thank you Blue Spruce Toys for sponsoring this super cool new amenity for our 35th Anniversary Conifer Christmas Parade!


**NEW FOR 2017** Join us in the Christmas Village for our first ever Snowboard Challenge Saturday, December 2nd! Test your skills on our mechanical snowboard sponsored by Evergreen Mountain Sports & Snowpack Taproom. Come early trials start at 11a!


What's a Conifer Christmas Parade without scenic horse drawn trolley rides? THANK YOU to 1st Bank of Aspen Park for sponsoring this annual tradition and thank you to Idrahaje for providing our Trolley. Catch the Trolley at the Christmas Village on Sutton Road Saturday, December 2nd from 11a - 4p.

Thank you Mountain Girl Photography for this awesome photo of our holiday trolley!

Schedule:
11:00a Santa Arrives
11:10-11:30a Performance - Stagedoor Theatre
11:30-12:00p Original Dickens Carolers
12:00-12:15p Santa's Milk & Cookies sponsored by Kings Soopers
12:15-12:35p Performance - The Venue Theatre
12:40-1:10 Santa Singers
1:10-1:40 Blood Brothers
2:00 Parade begins
3:00-3:30 Christmas Karoke
3:30 Holiday Raffle at the Main Stage
3:40 Parade Awards at the Main Stage

Parking: Please note there will be a shuttle between West Jeff Middle School Lineup, the Christmas Village, West Jeff Elementary & Aspen Park RTD Lot (public parking).


Have you purchased your raffle tickets yet? If not, there's still time - you can get them the day of at the parade! $5/ticket or $20 for 5 tickets gets you a chance to win $1,000 cash! The drawing is at exactly 3:30pm so get them early.

Who doesn't love a warm beverage on parade day? Join us in the Christmas Spirits Tent sponsored by Aspen Park Wine & Spirits for warm "spirited" beverages sure to keep you nice and toasty (non-alcoholic beverages also available).


Our Christmas Markets tent is full with local vendors hoping to help you find the right Christmas gift for your loved ones!


We'll also have some vendors and food trucks along the street - we had more people signing up than we had room in the tent! The Conifer Christmas Parade is the place to be this Saturday.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with holiday trolleys, warm spirits, live entertainment, Christmas shopping, Santa Land and of course the very best small town Christmas Parade!

This year’s event, sponsored by ReMAX Alliance, is themed Christmas Past and Future and kicks off at 11a on Sutton Road in Aspen Park. Public parking is available at West Jefferson Elementary, Aspen Park RTD Lot and Conifer Community Church. A free shuttle is available.

Embracing the true spirit of Christmas Past & Future, this year’s celebration boasts new amenities including a Snowboard Competition aboard a mechanical snowboard, Alien Invasion Laser Tag and a bounce house and slide. Parade veterans won’t be disappointed as signature classics including the Holiday Trolley sponsored by 1st Bank and warm spirits at the Christmas Spirits Tent sponsored by Aspen Park Wine & Spirits. Make sure to come prepared to shop at the Christmas Market featuring over twenty local crafters and vendors sponsored by The UPS Store. Several food trucks will be available to tempt the palette of parade goers and offer a wide selections of festive treats. Elk Creek Fire Protection District will also be onsite all day to offer their annual Santaland boasting warm fires, pictures with Santa and the Mrs. as well as yummy treats and fun games.


The parade kicks off at 2p and features over forty floats, marching bands, fire trucks and animals. This year please note the parade will end at Davis Drive just short of King Soopers with post parade parking along the South side of Sutton Road. $1000 Holiday Raffle will be held at 3:30p on the Christmas Village stage. Tickets are $5 each and (5) for $20 and can be purchased by the traveling elves on the Citywide Spirit Cart parade day. Proceeds help support future Christmas in Conifer celebrations. Parade Awards will occur immediately following the raffle.