Town of Estes Park
News Release
Catch the Glow Parade brightens downtown Estes Park Nov. 28
Know before you go!
Nov. 18, 2025
Join the Town of Estes Park and kick off the holiday season with the dazzling Catch the Glow Parade. The brightest event of the year travels downtown on Elkhorn Avenue and starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.
The Catch the Glow Parade will feature whimsical new float designs by the parade’s Creative Director, Michael Young, along with musical acts and much more. As always, the stars of the evening are Santa and Mrs. Claus. Parade spectators are encouraged to dress warmly, grab some warm beverages downtown, and enjoy Estes Park’s small-town, family-friendly extravaganza.
This free, holiday-themed event is open to the public. Learn more at eventsinestes.com
The Town of Estes Park appreciates the generous support of the following sponsors: Estes Park News, Visit Estes Park, The Quality Inn, The Bull Pin, Bird & Jim, The Birds Nest, McLain Construction, Himalayan Curry & Kebob, C3 Twin Sisters’ Realty Team, Eagle Plumes, Bank of Colorado, and Estes Valley Public Library District.
Text alert subscribers will receive event-related information from the Town’s Emergency Communications Center. Text EPGLOW to 888-777 to receive parade information, parking tips, and traffic updates from local officials.
Parade Route
The parade will begin in the 400-block of West Elkhorn Avenue (Performance Park) and continue east on Elkhorn Avenue. It will then travel east on U.S. 36/North Saint Vrain Avenue and end at the 4th Street intersection.
Road Closures
Access to Elkhorn Avenue will be closed from Farview Drive at West Elkhorn Avenue, eastbound to the U.S. 34/U.S. 36 intersection at approximately 4 p.m. The following locations will be closed for access onto Elkhorn Avenue:
- Farview Drive at Elkhorn Avenue
- Filbey Court at Elkhorn Avenue
- Spruce Drive at Cleave Street
- Big Horn Drive at Cleave Street
- Wiest Parking Lot
- Moraine Avenue at Crags Drive
- Riverside Drive at Rockwell Street
- Virginia Drive at Park Lane
- East Wonderview Avenue west to Elkhorn Avenue
- Big Thompson Avenue westbound at Elkhorn Avenue
- Both Public and Private property parking lots along the parade route will also be closed to Elkhorn Avenue.
Additional Road Closures:
- No thru traffic between South Saint Vrain Avenue (S.H. 7) at North Saint Vrain Avenue (U.S. 36) to the U.S. 36/U.S. 34 intersection
- Stanley Avenue at North Saint Vrain Avenue
- South Saint Vrain (S.H. 7) at North Saint Vrain Avenue and eastbound on North Saint Vrain Avenue (U.S. 36) to 4th Street
- Westbound on North Saint Vrain Avenue (U.S. 36) from the Community Drive roundabout
Detour Routes
Mocassin Circle Drive Bypass Detour
Moraine Avenue will connect to South Saint Vrain Avenue (S.H. 7), using the Moccasin Circle Drive bypass, which includes Moraine Avenue to Crags Drive over Moccasin Circle Drive to Stanley Avenue to South Saint Vrain Avenue (S.H. 7).
Big Thompson/Wonderview Avenues Detour
Wonderview Avenue traffic eastbound traffic may travel eastbound on Big Thompson Avenue.
Big Thompson Avenue westbound traffic may travel onto westbound Wonderview Avenue.
North Saint Vrain (U.S. 36)/South Saint Vrain Avenues (S.H. 7) Detour
North Saint Vrain Avenue westbound traffic may travel southbound on Community Drive to westbound Manford Avenue to southbound South Saint Vrain Avenue. South Saint Vrain Avenue northbound traffic may travel onto eastbound Manford Avenue to northbound Community Drive to eastbound North Saint Vrain Avenue.
Mall Road Detour
Mall Road between Big Thompson Avenue (U.S. 34) and North Saint Vrain Avenue (U.S. 36)
Parking
Residents and guests are encouraged to utilize the free parking structure near the Estes Park Visitor Center (691 N. St. Vrain Ave.) and follow the Riverwalk for easy access to downtown. Downtown loading zones will be closed on Nov. 29 in preparation for the parade. Additional parking spaces in the municipal parking lot adjacent to Elkhorn Avenue and the Estes Valley Library will be designated Accessible (ADA) Parking only for parade day.
Performance Park Lot Closure
The Performance Park public parking lot will be closed to public use on Nov. 28. The parking lot will remain closed through the parade duration on the evening of Nov. 29, reopening at approximately 8 p.m.
Media contact: Kate Miller
Public Information Officer
970-577-3701