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Catch the Glow Parade

The Town’s lighted holiday parade down Elkhorn Avenue at 5:30 pm on the day after Thanksgiving: more than 40 entries, including floats built by the Town and local nonprofits, marching bands, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. The Town says up to 30,000 people line the route, so expect crowds downtown. Free.

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Sports

Tardy Turkey Trot 5K

Race starts 5:15 pm, ahead of the Catch the Glow Parade · Elkhorn Avenue, downtown Estes Park · $48.70 through October 21, $59.30 from October 22, $69.90 after November 19 at 5:15 pm

Amy Bruni: Walking with Ghosts

Thursday and Friday, October 15 and 16: doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm · The Stanley Hotel · $50 general admission, $90 VIP with premium seating and a meet-and-greet (fees included); 21 and over

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