Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to enjoy a white Christmas, but in this day of easy travel, no location is off limits during the holidays, which is why you might be making plans to fly to Park City as we speak. Offering a magical and old European style appeal, the Christmas lights in Park City will sparkle against newly fallen snow, reflecting their colors onto the blanket of white below, sleigh rides may occur if you make your reservations soon enough, awe can promise that every cup of hot cocoa will be your favorite. We at I Love Park City want our guests to have the Christmas they have always dreamed about and this guide to where to see lights and displays in Park City will help accomplish that goal, making holiday dreams come true, and when you choose our holiday havens to come home to every night, your most comfortable dreams will come true as well.
A Kick Start to the Festivities
Just like at home, when the decorations come out, the holiday officially begins and because we are so excited to start celebrating, ours come out earlier than in most places, beginning with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Junction Commons. Held on November 22 this year. The ceremony starts at 4, offering holiday themed activities for the kids, steaming hot cocoa and food trucks just bursting with the most delicious of stick to your ribs foods, and accompanying all the antics going on, holiday music that we know you won’t be able to keep from singing along. Then with a flick of a switch, the dark night will light up as the centerpiece of this fun celebration comes to life. Thousands of colorful lights will bring joy to all who witness this beautiful mountain scene, and although the ceremony only happens once, the tree will be lit every night through the new year, allowing travelers to enjoy its beauty whenever their holiday escape to Park City occurs.
Main Street Snow Globe Stroll, November 22 through January 5
We love our traditions in Park City, but we also love to do things differently than other places, and our Main Street Snow Globe Stroll, held November 22 through January 5, is the perfect example. Encouraging guests and residents to stroll along the streets of historic downtown Park City, dipping in and out of the colorful shops finding beautiful gifts for everyone on their lists, and enjoying the sparkling beauty of seven life-sized snow globes that will be resting on sidewalks and plaza along the way. Yes, we said life-sized, and these massive snow globes are each created to represent a different holiday song; “Last Christmas,” “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Let it Snow,” and “Happy Holiday” are all reflected in these colorful snow globes. And because winter in Park City is going to be cold, sipping hot cocoa in commemorative mugs sold by Red Banjo Pizza will help you keep toasty warm in the sweetest of ways.
Enjoy the Christmas Lights in Park City While You’re Here
The snow globes are definitely a crowd pleaser, but they aren’t the only lights you will be able to see during your Park City holiday adventures. The historic downtown area is beautiful at any time of the year, but when decorated for Christmas, with lights and displays and the Main Street Christmas tree alight with its own colorful trimmings, you may feel like you have stepped into a scene from a Currier & Ives Christmas card. The city has even made special arrangements with the North Pole, installing a mailbox that goes straight to Santa himself, ensuring that your kiddos will be able to make their wishes heard.
Menorah Parade, on Main Street, December 26
The beauty of Hannukah is not ignored in our mountain town and on the second day of Hannukah the Menorah Parade takes to the streets once again. A procession of cars lead the way, all decorated to reflect this most meaningful of holidays, ending with a building side Menorah being lit for the season. Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday, the serenity of this wonderful parade will enhance your holiday celebrations.
Park City Wanderings
Just as in your own home town, the neighborhoods of Park City will be decorated with Christmas lights and displays and as neighbors and friends try their best to outdo each other, you and your family will be the winners. Colorful lights, peaceful Nativity Scenes, whimsical inflatables, and synchronized music and light displays will make this Christmas one you will wish could last forever. And because all roads lead home to your I Love Park City holiday hideaway, it won’t take long to be inside, sipping your favorite winter beverages in front of a roaring fire. Reserve your favorite escape today!
