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.