Christmas parade, other events on Breckenridge’s December calendar
By Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan
With 16 days left before Christmas, the Breckenridge community has already celebrated several holiday-related events with still more on the calendar.
Breckenridge High School’s Buckaroo Theatre presented “Christmas Through the Ages” under the marquee of the National Theatre during Mingle and Jingle on Friday, Nov. 21. Dressed in vintage costumes, the students waltzed and performed other dances to holiday music. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Since mid-November, local organizations have hosted events such as the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s Mingle and Jingle — including downtown shopping, the community Christmas tree lighting, the tamale championship and more — the Craft Guild’s annual craft show, East Elementary’s Breakfast with Santa, the Humane Society’s Pet Photos with Santa, the National Theatre’s concert, and more.
Upcoming events include the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Breckenridge, the procession and feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a free showing of “The Santa Clause” at the National Theatre, and others.
Click here to check out the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery of recent events, and check out the list of upcoming activities below:
‘Cowboy Christmas’ Parade
The holiday festivities continue in December with the annual parade, which features the theme “A Cowboy Christmas.” The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses, schools, and organizations to participate in the event scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.
Participants electing to be judged will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, and their interpretation of the “Cowboy Christmas” theme. While the parade begins at 6 p.m., floats being judged are required to line up by 4:45 p.m.. All other entries must be in position at the designated staging area on Liveoak Street by 5 p.m.
‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’ procession and mass
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, Dec. 12. The procession will start at 4:30 p.m. from The Church of Christ located at 1701 W. Elliot St. During the procession, the holy rosary will be recited. The Solemn Feast Day Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m.
East Elementary’s Breakfast with Santa included Elf Story Time and holiday games, as well as pancakes cooked up by the Caddo and Wayland Volunteer Fire Departments, and, of course, visits with Santa. Click here to see more photos of recent Christmas events. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/ Breckenridge Texan)
Free showing of ‘The Santa Clause’
The National Theatre, 116 E. Walker St., will host a free showing of the movie “The Santa Clause,” presented by the Flyin’ T Family Ranch (Hub & Lisa Thompson), on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. because they will have a special guest in-house before the movie: Santa. Concessions will be available for purchase via cash or card. No outside food or drink will be allowed.
Stockings for Seniors Drive
Stephens Memorial Hospital, 200 S. Geneva St., is collecting filled Christmas stockings for local home-bound residents. Suggested items to include: non-slip socks, hats, gloves, scarves, lap blankets, crossword and word search books, pens and pencils, lotions, body wash, and non-perishable pre-packaged snacks. The deadline to drop off the stockings is Monday, Dec. 22. Click here for more details.
Christmas Eve Service
First Baptist Church of Breckenridge, 301 S. Rose Ave., will host a Candlelight Service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Pageant
St. Andrews Anglican Church, 200 N. Easton St., will present their annual Christmas Pageant at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Breckenridge Texan’s Holiday Photo Gallery
Breckenridge Texan Publisher Tony Pilkington has been busy covering holiday events all over town. Click here to see his Photo Gallery from some of the events.
In a scene straight out of Whoville, Breckenridge residents gather around the community Christmas tree in downtown for the annual tree-lighting ceremony at the start of the Mingle and Jingle holiday event. The Christmas tree is located in Foundation Park at the corner of Walker Street and Breckenridge Avenue. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: Santa greets the kids from local daycares who sang Christmas carols during the tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 21, in downtown Breckenridge. Click here to see more Christmas photos. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
