The annual “Singing with Santa” caroling procession and community Christmas tree lighting will be held Friday, Nov. 26, in Buckley Park.
“Singing with Santa has been a great annual holiday tradition since the mid-1980s. It’s fun to connect with friends and neighbors, and to experience a magical night downtown,” said Tim Walsworth, event planner, and executive director of the Durango Business Improvement District, in a news release.
Each year, about 1,000 children and their parents gather for the event.
Staging for the caroling procession will take place between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. at TBK Bank at 259 W. Ninth St. At 6 p.m., Santa will arrive in his horse-drawn stagecoach to lead the procession north toward Buckley Park. Glow sticks and caroling lyrics will be provided.
The tree lighting will take place at dusk, around 6:15 p.m., or whenever the procession arrives at the park. The 100-foot tree will be strung with 1,600 LED lights – a feat made possible by Eagle Crane.
“Festivities at Buckley Park also include (while they last) free hot chocolate and cookies thanks to Carver Brewing Co., McDonald’s, the DoubleTree Hotel, Highway 3 Roadhouse, City Market, Zia Taqueria and Hermosa Café,” Walsworth said.
Photo opportunities with Santa will be available in the park until 7:30 p.m. Those interested should bring their own camera.
The city of Durango, La Plata Electric Association, Durango Party Rental and La Plata County Mounted Patrol will also help with the event.
For more information, visit DowntownDurango.org/singing-with-santa.
