If you are lucky enough to visit Breckenridge in winter, a highlight of your ski vacation would be experiencing one of the town's exciting events and festivals. Here a some of our favorites:
The first weekend of December kicks off a festive holiday scene in Breckenridge. The town ups the ante on holiday charm with the return of the Lighting of Breckenridge. Hundreds of Santa look-alikes will run down Main Street in a race to kick off the season. Post-race the town transforms into a real life Christmas card thanks to more than 250,000 LED lights. The iconic holiday lights in downtown Breckenridge are one of the most photographed sights during the snowy months and continue to shine all winter long. Learn more.
Event Highlights
- Holiday Dog Parade
- Race of the Santas
- Children’s Moose March
- Countdown to tree lighting with Santa Claus
- Holiday carolers & revelry
Grab your Viking hats and celebrate all things winter at the 60th annual Ullr Fest. Breckenridge invites locals and visitors of all ages to praise Ullr, the Norse god of snow, in hopes of a powder-filled ski season. Show your devotion at the Main Street parade and become part of history at the longest Shotski® “unofficial” World Record breaking attempt. If you’re in for a legendary party, this is one you won’t want to miss! Learn more.
Event Highlights
- Take part in the Ullr Parade down Main Street
- Break the Breckenridge Distillery Shotski® “unofficial” World Record
- Prove your dedication to snow at the Ullr Bonfire
Snow artists from around the world will compete in the International Snow Sculpture Championships. Sculptures, which traditionally remain on display for one week after sculpting, start as 12-foot-tall, 20+ ton blocks of snow. Teams compete using only hand tools and achieve finished pieces across five days of sculpting in this one-of-a-kind event. Support your favorite sculpture with the People’s Choice Vote OR discover the process of snow sculpting. Learn more.
To pack in all these activities, you're going to want to stay for a few days! Moving Mountains has amazing luxury homes in Breckenridge. Call us to see which one will be perfect for you and your group.
