Accessibility Tools

Skip to main content
| Ashley Perkins | News

Celebrate the Season at Ridgway's Annual Noel Night

For the third year in a row, the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring back the Annual Noel Night in downtown Ridgway. Don't miss out on a full list of incredible events throughout the evening including tree lighting, Christmas carolers, a holiday parade, winter train rides, a living nativity scene and lots of opportunities to shop local for the holidays!

Have any questions about this year's Noel Night? Contact Executive Director Ashley Perkins at .

Want to participate in this year's parade? Follow the link to our form here.

The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of its beloved Annual Noel Night, taking place on Friday, December 6th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This festive evening is packed with holiday cheer and offers something for everyone!

The event kicks off with the Christmas Tree Lighting in Town Park near the corner of Lena St and Highway 62, setting the scene for a magical winter celebration accompanied by carolers from the United Church of the San Juans. Families can enjoy a winter parade, professional photos with Santa, a real-life nativity scene and rides on a whimsical holiday train located at the Ridgway Railroad Museum!

Free to the public, guests can also take advantage of this special night to shop local and find the perfect holiday gifts at over 40 participating stores! Adults (21+) can savor the festivities with libations offered at various locations around town. Childcare will be provided from by Voyager Youth Program from 5pm-7:45pm.

Noel Night Highlights include:

  • 5:00pm-5:30pm- Christmas Tree Lighting in Town Park and Christmas caroling
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm- 21st Annual Holiday Art and Gift Sale
  • 5:30pm-6:00pm Winter Parade Downtown Ridgway
  • 6:00pm- Photos with Santa at Town Park gazebo
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm Holiday Train Rides located at the Railroad Museum weather permitting
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm- Living Nativity Scene at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum

This year’s event is made possible through the generous support of our top and mid-level sponsors: The Ridgway at Chipeta Lodge and Spa, Mountain Market, Alpine Bank, Landscape and Irrigation Team, The Million Roadhouse, True Grit Cafe, Taco Del Gnar, Roger’s Real Estate and Ridgway Liquors. Special thank to our other sponsors including RIGS Flyshop, Kurt Works Inc, Floating Lotus Brewery, Bo Dirt Inc, Timbercreek and Greenwood’s Restaurant. In kind donations for tree lighting provided by Aspen Savatree Services

“Noel Night is one of our most cherished traditions in Ridgway,” said Michi Countryman, owner of Ridgway Liquors and Vice President of the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce.  “We invite everyone to come out, celebrate the season, and experience the warmth and charm of our beautiful community.”

Mark your calendars for this unforgettable evening of holiday magic!

Visit our events landing page at www.ridgwaycolorado.com/events or follow us on social media @ridgwaycolorado on Instagram or Ridgway Colorado on Facebook.