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Grand Illumination

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Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Denver Union Station's Grand Illumination 2026! Join us for a festive evening of live holiday entertainment, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, seasonal sips from Terminal Bar, and the lighting of our iconic 40-foot Christmas tree adorned with more than 7,000 lights. Gather outside for the tree lighting ceremony beginning at 6 p.m., with the grand illumination at 6:10 p.m.. This free, family-friendly celebration is the perfect way to kick off the holidays in downtown Denver!