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Saturday, December 16 2023

3rd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

Join us December 16th from 5-7pm for the 3rd annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration in downtown Pagosa Springs. 

Enjoy over 25 Christmas-themed displays and activities, a hot air balloon glow, live music, free hot chocolate and cider, games, toys and other goodies. And, of course, Santa Claus!  Santa will arrive at his workshop at the Visitor Center shortly after 5pm, with opportunities to view his arrival along San Juan Street and Hot Springs Blvd bridge. 

The route extends along the Riverwalk from Centennial Park to Town Park, crossing Veterans Bridge and down San Juan Street to the visitor center.  Entry points for the walking route include (1) Town Park, (2) Visitor Center and (3) Centennial Park. Look for decorated white tents at the key entry points to receive decorative lights and a scavenger hunt card to win a free ornament.

Attendees are encouraged to bring flashlights. The event will be held regardless of weather! 

This event is a collaboration of the Town of Pagosa Springs and The Pagosa Springs SUN.

Please join us for a fun and festive evening in downtown Pagosa Springs to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. 

Road Closure Alert

The Town of Pagosa Springs would like to alert the community that there will be road closures in downtown Pagosa Springs during the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration on December 16th.  Between 4pm and 7pm, Hot Springs Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic from Hermosa Street to south of San Juan Street.   Additionally, Hermosa Street will be closed from Town Park to Hot Springs Blvd.  Traffic will not be permitted from Hwy 160 onto Hot Springs Blvd during the event.  Any traffic needing to access the businesses south on Hot Springs will need to take an alternative route from Apache Street or Light Plant Road.  


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