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LSOC 2022 Parade – Most Frequently Asked Questions

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Most asked questions regarding the LSOC Parade

  • Parade starts at 6:00 PM – Saturday Dec. 3rd, 2022
  • Parade is 1 hour in length
  • Parade Route starts at Taco Bell and goes down through Highway 24 past Tweeds. Parade runs along the North side of Highway 24.
  • Parking for spectators is anywhere in the downtown area, except Midland Ave. between Taco Bell and Pikes Peak Credit Union.
  • Parade line-up starts at 4:00 PM. Midland Ave. will be closed at 4:30 to thru traffic, from Taco Bell down to Pikes Peak Credit Union.
  • Mike’s Crazy Hat contest and Parade Awards will be held immediately following the parade at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.
  • Parade Winners will be announced and Trophies will be handed out at that time.

LSOC Parade 2022- Dec. 3 @ 6:00 PM

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Our theme this year, “May the Forest Be With You,” gives participants an opportunity to celebrate our wonderful backyard, the forest. Several anniversaries this year celebrate the forest including the 80th anniversary of Bambi and the 30th anniversary of Fern Gully. Even more float ideas can grow from the variety of ecosystems in the Stars Wars movies as it celebrates 45 years in a galaxy far, far away. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Focus on the Forest.

This year’s beneficiary is Focus on the Forest. They are dedicated to cleaning up OUR National Forests using alternative solutions to motivate and enable communities to keep OUR public lands clean. The FoF motto continues to be “ONE Piece at a Time” and this is how In 5 short years volunteers have removed over 425,000 lbs of trash, over 600 tires, completed mass cleanups with 200+ people, hotspot cleanups, removed abandoned trailers, created both a Graffiti Removal Team and also an Abandoned Campfire team. FoF partners with the US Forest Service and collaborates with numerous environmental groups and OHV clubs. FoF has over 3,400 followers on Facebook. and continues to still be 100% volunteers. FoF has expanded from Teller County to the surrounding counties (El Paso, Chaffee, Park, Douglas and Jefferson). Areas cleaned up include campsites, gun ranges, open forests, hiking and riding trails.

2021 Lighter Side of Christmas Parade is ON!

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Welcome to the 2021 Lighter Side of Christmas

This year’s theme:  “Season’s Readings!”

The annual Lighter Side of Christmas Parade and all the Holiday activities are back for 2021! This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Our theme this year, “Season’s Readings,” gives participants an opportunity to celebrate the characters and stories in their favorite book. It’s SNOW secret! Books are COOL and ’tis the season to be reading.

2021 BENEFICIARIES

Teller Senior Coalition

Now in its 25th year, the Teller Senior Coalition Mission Statement is to provide services to Teller County senior citizens to enable them to live full, active, and independent lives. Teller Senior Coalition is an organization that helps seniors in Teller County age in place. They provide transportation, deliver meals to homebound seniors, provide homemaker services to keep their homes clean, case management counseling to address their issues and can install grab bars to keep them safe. Many seniors live in Teller County without family nearby, so the Teller Senior Coalition often becomes an advocate for our seniors. To learn more about the Teller Senior Coalition, visit https://tellerseniorcoalition.org.

Woodland Park Main Street (WPMS)

Woodland Park Main Street is part of a nationwide movement striving to revitalize historic buildings, foster community among businesses, and create a place where people feel connected. WPMS does not build, buy or finance new development. They are contributors. Through their status as a Designated Main Street organization, they have access to grant monies for historic preservation and downtown revitalization. Their goal is to work in collaboration with key partners and organizations in planning for the future of downtown Woodland Park. Their volunteers help make it all possible! If you’re located in the Main Street District, one of their representatives will be contacting you for your sponsorship this year. To learn more about WPMS visit https://wpmainstreet.org.

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Holiday Activites

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LSOC Brochure

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