Lighter Side of Christmas Parade - Woodland Park

719-687-7375

Facebook YouTube
  • Home
  • About
  • Parade Info
    • Parade Theme
    • Beneficiary
    • Bum Fires
    • Float Application
    • Cancellation Policy for Parade
    • Past Parade Participants
    • Past Parade / Event Winners
  • Holiday Activities
    • Holiday Treasure Hunt
    • Gingerbread Contest
    • Crazy Hat Contest
    • Outdoor Decorating Contest
  • Holiday Calendar
  • Elevate & Celebrate Brochure
  • Sponsors
  • News
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Parade Info / Parade Theme

Parade Theme

2022 Theme: “May the Forest be with YOU!

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.


Past Themes

2021 Theme: “Season’s Readings,” gives participants and 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. It’s also the 100 year anniversary of of Scholastic Books so you have lots of stories to choose from.

2020 Theme: “Soundz of the Season” – As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, last year in lieu of a parade, we produced a virtual holiday concert featuring the Woodland Park Wind Symphony with sponsor logos and holiday promotions. The concert has been recorded, and can be viewed by clicking here!

2019 Theme: “Woodland Park’s Christmas Vacation” – Celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Lighter Side of Christmas Parade and the 30th anniversary of the classic comedy film, National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation.”

2018 Theme: “Christmas in the Stars” – Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Lighter Side of Christmas Parade and lots of celebrations surrounding space related films.

2017 Theme: “Jingle in the Jungle” –  Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original “Jungle Book” Movie and the 100th Anniversary of the Lions Club.

2016 Theme: “Rockin’ Around Your Favorite Park” – Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service and the 125th Anniversary of the City of Woodland Park

2015 Theme: “Making Children’s Fantasies Come True” – Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Fantasia and the 100th Anniversary of Kiwanis

2014 Theme: “Here Comes the Sun Snow” – Celebrating 50 Years of Beatlemania

2013 Theme: “That’s All Folks”

2012 Theme: “A Colorado Christmas Cookie Carol”

2011 Theme: “Happy Trails to Christmas”

2010 Theme: “Celebrate 100 Years of Christmas”

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events.

View Calendar
Add
  • Add to Timely Calendar
  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
  • Add to Apple Calendar
  • Add to other calendar
  • Export to XML

Latest News

  • LSOC 2022 Parade – Most Frequently Asked Questions
  • LSOC Parade 2022- Dec. 3 @ 6:00 PM
  • LSOC Parade 2021 – Frequently Asked Questions
  • 2021 Lighter Side of Christmas Parade is ON!
  • 2020 Treasure Hunt Winners

Check it out!

Here is a wonderful depiction of what our little community does on the first Saturday in December every year!

Parade Info

Learn more about the Lighter Side of Christmas Parade!

Holiday Activites

Learn more about our season of holiday activities and events for all ages!

LSOC Brochure

Learn more about our season of holiday activities and events for all ages!

Holiday Calendar

View our full calendar of events here


Copyright © 2023 Lighter Side of Christmas Parade · Site Design by TAVA Techworks and Creative Concepts of America · Log in