Breckenridge Winter Events
Breckenridge embraces the spirit of winter with a variety of unique and fun events.
The Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas
Breckenridge embraces the holiday spirit at the Lighting of Breckenridge. Each year on the first Saturday of December, locals and visitors gather together to celebrate the start of the holiday season in Breckenridge.
Ring in the holidays with the Race of the Santas (picture hundreds of Santas sprinting through the center of town), and the Bernese Mountain Dog parade before we light our glittering town tree. This free, wonderful family event is not to be missed!
Ullr Fest
Don a horned Viking helmet and help us pay homage to Ullr (pronounced “ool-er”), the Norse God of Snow. The four-day festival features events throughout town, including the Ullr Ice Plunge and the legendary Main Street Parade and bonfire.
Ullr Fest Signature Events:
- The Annual Breckenridge Distillery “unofficial” World Record Shotski
- Ullr Parade
- Bonfire
There will also be tons of other events and activities going on all weekend including: The Breck Ascent Series, Crowning of the Ullr King and Queen, Breck’s Got Talent, Fat Bike Eliminator, Hangover Breakfast, Ullr Ice Plunge, Comedy Night, Ullr Bike, Breckenridge Bucks Hockey Game, Ice Skating Party, Ullympics, and the Wild and Scenic Film Festival.
International Snow Sculpture Championships
To comply with regularly evolving state and county public health orders, The Breckenridge Tourism Office, in agreeance with the Breckenridge Event Committee, has postponed the International Snow Sculpture Championships to January 2022.
Typically during the third week of January.
Watch professional artists from around the world hand-carve 20-ton blocks of snow into intricate works of art. Artists are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. Sculpting for 96 hours across five days results in a temporary outdoor art gallery in historic downtown Breckenridge!
Mardi Gras
Always on Fat Tuesday.
Every year Mardi Gras fans visit Breckenridge to ski, ride and celebrate Fat Tuesday with masks, boas, beads, music and revelry. Breckenridge celebrates by closing Main Street and hosting a Mardi Gras Parade.
Postponed until further notice.
Click here for more information, including how to register a parade float.
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