Annual Parade of Lights to impact RTD bus, rail service in downtown Denver
RTD is planning detours and other service adjustments to several bus routes and rail lines this weekend to accommodate the annual 9News Parade of Lights in downtown Denver.
The Parade of Lights takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and will impact RTD services 3–9:30 p.m. The annual parade features illuminated floats, giant helium-filled character balloons, marching bands, traditional equestrian units and vibrant cultural displays.
New this year is a Jingle Jog Fun Run that will be held prior to the parade. The run starts at 4 p.m. and follows the parade route. Tickets for the Jingle Jog Fun Run can be purchased at jinglejogdenver.eventbrite.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Downtown Denver Events, Inc.
The parade will assemble at 14th Avenue and Bannock Street and will travel through downtown Denver along Tremont, 17th, Arapahoe, 15th and Glenarm streets. RTD services will be modified or suspended to accommodate the Jingle Jog Fun Run and Parade of Lights.
Customers using routes affected by the events should allow extra time for delays and detours, which may affect scheduled connecting bus and rail trips.
Impacts to bus service:
• Routes 0, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 28, 38, 43, 44, 48, 52 and the Free MallRide (service on the MallRide will be suspended 3–9:30 p.m.)
• Bus detours are expected to last 3–9:30 p.m.
Impacts to train service:
• Rail lines D, H, L
• The D and H lines traveling to downtown Denver will end service at the Theatre
District●Convention Center Station one hour before the start of the parade
• The light rail stations at both 16th and 18th streets on Stout and California streets will be closed during the event
• The L Line will not be in service beginning one hour before the start of the Jingle Jog Run and until after the parade clears; customers are encouraged to consider using bus Route 43 as an alternative service
• Rail service will be impacted 3–9:30 p.m.
• Normal service will resume as crowds clear
For more information on planned detours and service adjustments, visit the RTD Service Disruptions
webpage or call Customer Care at 303.299.6000. Check the RTD website before you travel for schedules and to plan your trip.