Join the magical creatures of the streets Friday for the annual Snowdown Light Parade. Let the dazzling lights mystify while wizards, witches, fairies and magicians show their supernatural creativity.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Main Avenue and College Drive. The procession ends at 12th Street.
Floats compete for trophies in 10 divisions with special emphasis on lights and theme. Float winners will be announced at 7 p.m.
Float entry costs $100. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Friday or when the parade roster is full. Visit snowdown.org for entry forms.
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It’s time for Durango’s annual Snowdown Chili Cook-off at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Alchemists will begin dusting off their chili cauldrons at 7 a.m. Saturday Judging will take place at 10:30 a.m. By noon, event attendees can enjoy samples of red, green and vegetarian chili and salsa. Each sample costs 50 cents.
Soft drinks, beer and, of course, Bloody Marys will be served to cool the chili burn.
The Bloody Mary contest will take place in conjunction with the cook-off. Contestants will bring their Bloody Mary mix and decorate their booths.
Ice, cups and vodka will be provided by Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse. Each Bloody Mary sample costs $1.
For more information, visit http://www.snowdown.org/.
Pine River Senior Center Outreach, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pine River Senior Center, 111 W. South St. Books and DVDs delivered to the seniors at the center with an extended loan period.
Mystic Coffee House Party, 5:30-8 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
(DJ)-Calvin, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Free Transit for Snowdown, all day, Durango trolley routes. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingHealthyCommunities.
Community Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served. Everyone welcome, donations appreciated.
Habitat for Humanity Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 825 and 826 Burnham Lane, Bayfield. Open to those accepted to the Home Ownership Program. For more information, visit https://www.habitatlaplata.org/homeowners/home-ownership-program/.
EsoTerra Ciderworks Grand Opening, 12-9 p.m., Outdoorsy Outpost, 934 Main Ave. Unit B. Live music at 5 p.m.
Live music: Tone Dog, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Snowdown Throwdown Latte Art Competition, 11 a.m., Taste Coffee, 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $10 entry fee for competitors, free for general public. For early registration and more information, email tastecoffeedurango@gmail.com.
Snowdown Follies Videocast, 7 and 10 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. $12.50.
