
holiday
Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Main Street & Blue River Plaza, Downtown Breckenridge, CO
The official kick-off to the winter holiday season in Breckenridge, turning historic Main Street into a festive Victorian village.
The official kick-off to the winter holiday season in Breckenridge, turning historic Main Street into a festive Victorian village. Features hundreds of runners dressed in full Santa Claus suits racing down Main Street, a Holiday Dog Parade, live music, and Santa lighting the Town Tree. The event draws families from across the region to celebrate the start of December.
Price
Free to spectate; Race of the Santas entry ~$25-$30 (includes official Santa suit)
