With the holiday season upon us, Larimer Square, Denver’s first and most beautiful shopping, dining and entertainment district, is getting into the holiday spirit by hosting a season of festive events and activities starting on Small Business Saturday, November 28.
Many holiday favorites will return to the block this year including the Yuletide Window Walk, this year incorporating gold elements to honor Larimer Square’s Golden 50th anniversary, Santa visits, carolers, complimentary gift wrapping, free parking and much more.
“For 50 years, Denver residents and visitors alike have celebrated the holidays on Larimer Square,” said Jeff Hermanson, President & CEO of Larimer Associates. “This year, the block is ‘going gold’ to celebrate our anniversary and we invite everyone to come enjoy their annual traditions – whether it’s enjoying lunch before seeing the Nutcracker or shopping for the most special gifts – and create wonderful, new memories.”
Featured 2015 Holiday events on Larimer Square include:
Shop Small and Local: Small Business Saturday on the Square
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 a.m.
- To celebrate Small Business Saturday and mark the official kick-off of the 2015 holiday season on the block, Larimer Square retailers will be participating in the annual American Express Small Business Saturday. Promotions include:
Complimentary mini makeover touch-ups and 20% off all products at AILLEA
- Free alterations at Moda Man
- Complimentary eyeglass cleaning and adjustments as well as 10% off non-prescription sunglasses at The Bent Lens
- Free accessory consultation at Eve
- 26% off and champagne at Cry Baby Ranch
- 20% off at Wax and Lash for all products and services
- Free one-hour in-home design consultation with Element experts with a $500 purchase
- 20% off stock merchandise at Gusterman Silversmiths
- A free house margarita at Tamayo when you show your receipt from any Larimer Square boutique, with the purchase of a food item.
- One free cocktail at Milk & Honey or Tom’s Urban when you show your receipt from any Larimer Square retail purchase.
A Golden Yuletide Window Walk – Outside on the Square
Debut on Saturday, December 5, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., windows will be decorated for visitors to enjoy throughout the holiday season
- Returning this year is the popular Larimer Square Yuletide Window Walk. Larimer Square has commissioned a select group of local artists to transform the windows of various boutiques on Larimer Square into fine art celebrating the holiday spirit. Colorado artist Lizzie Mara will be curating this year’s special collection, collaborating with local artists to develop the beautiful window paintings. To honor the “Golden” 50th Anniversary of Historic Preservation of Larimer Square this year, the artists will be incorporating gold paint into their holiday window masterpieces.
Santa on the Square – Larimer Square Walkway
Saturdays (November 28 – December 19), 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays (November 29-December 20), 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Throughout the month of December, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Larimer Square and passing out holiday ducks and special snowflakes created by Metropolitan State University Denver to visitors. Free visits will be in the open retail space in the walkway.
- Paws and Claus: On December 12, Larimer Square will be hosting a special “Paws and Claus” event to encourage pet photos with Santa. The visits are free but all donations this day will benefit Pets for Vets Colorado.
- Christmas Eve: In addition to the weekend visits, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be back on the block on Christmas Eve from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to hear your last minute gift wishes.
Complimentary Gift Wrap – Larimer Square Walkway
Saturdays (November 28 – December 19), 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays (November 29-December 20), 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- A complimentary giftwrap station will be set up in the walkway to coincide with Santa’s visits. All giftwrapping is free, courtesy of Lexus. Volunteers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be onsite to get your gifts ready to give. Donations are welcome but not required with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Larimer Square Holiday Greetings – Larimer Square Walkway
Saturdays (December 5 – December 19), 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- New this year, Larimer Square will have a free Instagram photo booth to capture a holiday photos on the block. Simply hashtag #falalarimer and you will receive a free print out of your holiday photo on the square.
About Larimer Square
Larimer Square, a single historic block located between 14th and 15th on Larimer Street in downtown Denver, is home to more than 20 independently owned and unique boutiques and has one of the region’s most significant collections of exclusive, chef-owned restaurants. For more information on 50th anniversary happenings, contests, special offers and other events, visit LarimerSquare.com or follow the Square on Facebook at facebook.com/larimersquare and on Instagram at Larimer_Square.
