Merry In The Mountains

The magic of Christmas is coming to Golden! Join us December 5, 2026, for Merry in the Mountains — a festive celebration filled with Santa, family fun, an Angel Tree, a dazzling Christmas parade, and our magical community tree lighting!

🎄 Merry in the Mountains 2026

Small Town. Big Holiday Spirit! ✨

The magic of Christmas is coming to Golden! Join us Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a festive celebration filled with Santa, family fun, twinkling lights, a community holiday parade, and our magical annual tree lighting!

❤️ One little mountain town. A whole lot of Christmas magic!

Event Schedule

🎅 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Santa & Family Festivities
📍 Vibrant Village (504 9th Ave N), Golden
Meet Santa, capture some Christmas memories, and enjoy festive crafts, games, and holiday fun for the whole family!

🚛 6:00 PM | Holiday Parade
📍 See Route Map Below
Watch our streets come alive with decorated floats, festive music, and Christmas cheer!

🎄 7:15 PM | Community Tree Lighting
📍 Spirit Square, Golden
Gather with friends and family for a magical countdown as we light up Golden's community Christmas tree for the 4th annual light up!

Join the Parade:

Calling all businesses, organizations, families, and community groups! Bring your brightest lights, most creative floats, and festive spirit to Golden's Christmas parade!

🏆 Prizes will be awarded in FOUR categories:

  • ✨ Best Decorated Float
  • ✨ Best Decorated Vehicle
  • ✨ Best Dressed Walking Group
  • ✨ Best Dressed Mascot

Go all out with your decorations, lights, costumes, and Christmas creativity for your chance to win! *No Santa costumes please!*

🎁 Parade registration is completely FREE!

Simply complete the registration form below to secure your spot in the parade. One form per company, float or group.

Holiday Parade Registration Form — https://forms.gle/6rZPNvxSwucGZ69k9

Holiday Parade from 6-7PM

Parade Route

With 3 warming stations available on the route, hot chocolate, and plenty of viewing points!

Merry In The Mountains Gives Back

Angel Tree

Help us spread kindness and Christmas cheer to local children and adults who could use a little extra love this holiday season! See below for full details!

📍 Vibrant Village | 504 9th Avenue North, Golden
📅 November 15 – December 20, 2026

How does it work?

Simply visit our Angel Tree, choose an angel, purchase a gift based on their wishes or needs, and return it to Vibrant Village by December 20, 2026.

All recipients remain completely anonymous, ensuring everyone receives their Christmas magic with dignity and care. Gifts can be tagged from the giving soul personally, or anonymously.

Other ways to help and be involved include:

  • Nominate someone: Know a child or adult who could use some Christmas cheer? Contact us privately!
  • Donate: Monetary donations help us purchase gifts for angels still on the tree.
  • Stocking Stuffers: We're collecting new socks, mittens, toques, toiletries, small toys, treats, and more!

🎁 Gift Reminder: All gifts must be new, placed in gift bags, and left unwrapped so contents can be checked.

Together, let's make Christmas a little brighter for everyone in our community! ❤️🎄

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Want to get involved?

Questions, Nominations & Donations:

It takes a community to make Christmas magic happen! Whether you'd like to sponsor, volunteer, join the parade, donate, or lend a helping hand, there's a place for everyone at Merry in the Mountains.

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