Denver weekend events: Parade of Lights, Larimer Holiday Bazaar, Leslie Odom Jr.

1. 🎄Parade of Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with thousands of spectators downtown at the Parade of Lights.

Why it matters: This marks the 50th anniversary of one of Denver's most cherished traditions.

What to expect: Over 40 floats, giant balloons and colorful cultural displays, horses and marching bands.

• There will also be special guest appearances from Major Waddles the penguin and Santa.

If you go: The least crowded areas are towards the end of the parade route on:

• 15th St. from California St. to Glenarm Pl.
• Glenarm from 15th to 13th streets
• 13th St. from Glenarm to Colfax Ave.

​When: 6–8pm Saturday

How to watch: 9NEWS KUSA-TV, channel 9 and 9NEWS.com

Cost: Free entry. Tickets for bleacher seats start at $33

2. 🎁 Larimer Holiday Bazaar

• Shop for gifts and holiday fare from over 50 local vendors and artisans at Larimer Square's market, open until Dec. 22.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance 1–4pm Saturday.

3. ❄️ It's a RiNo-Ful Life Holiday Market

• Head to the Truss House in RiNo Art Park noon–4pm Saturday for an experience featuring more than 30 local art vendors, a hot cocoa bar, free holiday portrait cards and live music.

4. 🎤 Latto

• The Grammy-nominated rapper and judge on Netflix's "Rhythm & Flow" is taking the stage at Fillmore Auditorium with Mariah the Scientist and Karrahbooo 6:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $60

5. 🎵 Leslie Odom Jr.

• Accompanied by the Colorado Symphony, the "Hamilton" star will perform songs from his 2020 Christmas album at Boettcher Concert Hall 7:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $59