# Frederick Festival of Lights

> Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Crist Park, 105 Fifth Street, Frederick, CO 80530
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: free horse-drawn carriage rides
- Organizer: Town of Frederick
- Official page: https://www.frederickco.gov/237/Festival-of-Lights
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Frederick counts down to the tree lighting in Crist Park with a parade, free horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and selfies with Santa. A live ice sculpture demonstration ends in an interactive ice sculpture.

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