Colfax Winterfest Parade of Lights

December 13, 2025, 2-8 p.m. | 6 p.m. Parade | 7:30 p.m. Fireworks

Downtown Colfax
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Annual Winterfest Light Parade starts on Mill Street. Parade of Lights is a free, home-style parade with community spirit abundant. The parade is part of an entire evening of celebrating with a blazing Bonfire, Vendor Booths, the Annual Tree Lighting, visit with Santa and a Fireworks Spectacular!

PARADE OF LIGHTS is sponsored by the Colfax Chamber or Commerce.

This year's event will include, but is not limited to:
Craft & Vendor Fair, Food Trucks, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Performances, Santa's Village (Including photos with Santa), Tree Lighting, Parade of Lights, Caroling, Live Nativity, and a Fireworks Spectacular!!
(Please note: Fireworks are planned, but are subject to cancellation, due to weather, at any time)

If you would like information about the event please email  colfaxareachamber@gmail.com. 

Winterfest
N. & S. Main, & Railroad Street Closure for Vendor Set Up
Winterfest Street Fair & Activities with Art, Craft, and Food Vendors on N. & S. Main St & Railroad St.
 Ride the Train - Take a ride on the trackless train- Boarding at 99 Railroad St
 Caboose will be open for Tours
 Flag Burning Ceremony hosted by the American Legion Colfax Post #192 - at the Burn Barrel on Railroad St
4:45pm Tree Lighting with the Mayor
 City Councilmember announces the winner of the Window Painting Contest
 Parade Formation at E. Oak St & S. Auburn St
 Winterfest Light Parade sponsored by the Colfax Lions Club
After the Light Parade - Winterfest Fireworks Display, by J&M Designs
At the Sierra Vista Community Center
 Coat Giveaway - Sponsored by the Gold Country Lioness
 Christmas Project - Sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Colfax
 Old Fashioned Soup Kitchen Sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Colfax
The Friends of the Colfax Library present Santa at the Colfax Theatre
 Free picture with Santa. Free books and gifts while supplies last.
 Story Time with Mrs. Claus and the Elf's at the Colfax Theatre
 Group  Theatre youth, free-roaming the streets.
 The Colfax Theatre will show the movie Elf after the fireworks. Tickets $
 Miss Winterfest Winter Wardrobe Competition and Competitor Introduction
 Crowning Miss Winterfest
 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.