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Denver Launches Annual Mile High Holidays

From Thanksgiving weekend through the middle of January, VISIT Denver features an annual $1 million Mile High Holidays campaign with dozens of reasons to celebrate the holidays in Denver. The city’s Honorable Mayor Michael B. Hancock kicked off the celebration in an official ceremony at the Stage Theatre.

Denver Mayor Hancock officially kicks off Mile High Holidays.
Denver Mayor Hancock officially kicks off Mile High Holidays!

Deck the Streets with Mile High Holidays

Denver leaders convened on Monday (November 23, 2015) to launch their annual $1 million Mile High Holidays marketing campaign — one of the biggest local tourism advertising efforts of the year. Funded by Visit Denver, the city of Denver and more than two dozen tourism partners, this annual event was created to bring people to the area during the traditionally slow month of December.

Mile High Holidays include Ring in the New Year at downtown Denver with a free fireworks on New Years Eve. Photo courtesy of VISIT DENVER
Mile High Holidays include Ringing in the New Year at downtown Denver with a free fireworks on New Years Eve. Photo courtesy of VISIT DENVER

The official “Mile High Holidays” kick-off took place in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex on the Stage Theatre where Denver’s Honorable Mayor Hancock “officially” got into the holiday spirit with Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim , actors from the DCPA performance of “A Christmas Carol.”

With the “snow” gently falling on the set, the mayor and Tiny Tim put the finishing touches on the Christmas Tree on the stage, formally welcoming Mile High Holidays to Colorado.

Those who live in Denver metro already know that the holidays are a special time in the Mile High City. So many things to do. So many traditions to start with your family, ranging from festive parades, performing arts, shopping, special events, and the largest holiday display in Colorado. Winter in Denver  is truly one of the most spectacular occasions to visit!

Plan your perfect Denver holiday getaway with a mesmerizing night at The Nutcracker, a family outing to Denver Zoo Lights, or a long day of free winter activities — Mile High Holidays has something for everyone. For those looking to plan a holiday getaway and spend the night,  hotel rates start at $52.80.

What is your favorite Mile High Holidays activity?

Mile High Holidays officially kicks off in Denver with parades, special events, lights, and hotel deals.
Mile High Holidays officially kicks off in Denver. Pictured here: (L to R, front to back) Scott Shiller, President & CEO, Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Jayne Buck, VP of Tourism at VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau; Tami Door, President & CEO of Downtown Denver Parntership; Tiny Tim (Augie Reichert); Mayor Hancock; Dave Dixon, Director of Marketing & Sponsorships at Cherry Creek  Shopping Center; Jenny Starkey, Director of Marketing & Community Relations for Cherry Creek  North; and Ebeneezer Scrooge (Philip Pleasants).

 

 

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