rt Gallery Exhibit: Color and Light – The Colorado Show

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

From glowing sunsets to vibrant wildflowers, “colorful” is one of the most accurate words to describe Colorado. We live in a diverse state full of flourishing urban areas, wide open spaces, scenic snow-packed alpine vistas, dry desert cliffs, raging waterways, and so much more. Join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of Colorado.

Free

Wine Walks

Please join us for the triumphant return of Downtown Parker Wine Walks, sponsored by West Main Taproom and Grill. Select downtown merchants will be pouring wine for Wine Walk participants at their business locations.  Gather your friends and colleagues, grab your collectible glass and map at the Parker Chamber office, and spend your evening wandering Downtown Parker […]

$30

Art Gallery Exhibit: Dia De Los Muertos

PACE Center 20000 PIkes Peak Ave., Parker, United States

This curated exhibit features the rich cultural traditions and artistic expressions of Día de los Muertos, a Latin American day of celebration that commemorates the lives of the dearly departed and welcomes the return of their spirits.

Free

Wine Walks

Parker Chamber Office at Parker Station 19751 E. Main Street, Parker, CO, United States

Please join us for the triumphant return of Downtown Parker Wine Walks, sponsored by West Main Taproom and Grill. Select downtown merchants will be pouring wine for Wine Walk participants at their business locations.  Gather your friends and colleagues, grab your collectible glass and map at the Parker Chamber office, and spend your evening wandering Downtown Parker […]

$30

Jimmie Vaughan

PACE Center 20000 PIkes Peak Ave., Parker, United States

Living legend and powerhouse blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan takes the PACE Center mainstage Friday, September 27th! In true Texas fashion, four-time Grammy-winner Jimmie Vaughan has helped breathe new life into the music that has been his lifeline all these decades, becoming a hero to those who cherish America’s real gift to musical history. When it comes […]

$54

Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery

PACE Center 20000 PIkes Peak Ave., Parker, United States

Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery takes the PACE Center stage October 3rd! One of country’s most successful duos – with 20 plus charted hits – Montgomery Gentry has earned CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY® awards and nominations with blue-collar anthems like “Hell Yeah,” “My Town,” “Hillbilly Shoes,” and more!  See Montgomery Gentry ft. Eddie Montgomery LIVE October 3rd!

$74

Bags Beans & Brews

O'Brien Park 10795 Victorian Dr,, Parker, CO, United States

Come out for a great fall day in O'Brien Park in Downtown Parker!  This brand new event is combines a Cornhole Tournament with a Chili Cookoff  and a Beer Garden to boot.  Please see the website for details on how to sign up to participate in cornhole or chili cookoff.  Proceeds from General Admission tickets […]

$10.00

DSB: America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey

PACE Center 20000 PIkes Peak Ave., Parker, United States

Since 2009, DSB’s high-energy stage production and exceptionally accurate recreations of Journey classics have made DSB the #1 Journey legacy concert experience in the world. ••••• DSB has been highly revered as the World’s Greatest Tribute to Journey. They have captured the lush and signature sound of renowned vocalist Steve Perry and Journey in their […]

$54

Rhythm of the Arts presents SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure!

PACE Center 20000 PIkes Peak Ave., Parker, United States

UGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? […]

$25

Wine Walks

Parker Chamber Office at Parker Station 19751 E. Main Street, Parker, CO, United States

Please join us for the triumphant return of Downtown Parker Wine Walks, sponsored by West Main Taproom and Grill. Select downtown merchants will be pouring wine for Wine Walk participants at their business locations.  Gather your friends and colleagues, grab your collectible glass and map at the Parker Chamber office, and spend your evening wandering Downtown Parker […]

$30

Friday Night Jazz: The CJRO Presents Lady Sings the Blues

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Friday Night Jazz: The CJRO Presents Lady Sings the Blues - A Tribute to Ella & Sarah with Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield Indulge in an evening of pure jazz elegance as the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra pays tribute to two of the most iconic voices in music history: Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. The music will […]

$27

Family Discovery Series: Mad Librarians

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Family Discovery Series: Mad Librarians by Boulder Ensemble Theater Company Whenever this team of buttoned-up librarians hears about a fantastic new book, they go wild. In each episode, buttons go flying as the MAD LIBrarians craft a new book title based on your suggestions and then—right before your very eyes—they act, sing, and shout that […]

$12

The support of our business community is key in bringing amazing community events to Downtown Parker. 
While any denomination helps us get closer to our fundraising goals, please consider these options to gain additional marketing for the 2024 Christmas Parade or Annual Sponsorship

  • $500 = Level 1 Parade Specific Sponsor (Logo added to all Parade sponsor banners)
  • $1000 = Level 2 Parade Specific Sponsor (Logo added to sponsor banners and Entry in Parade or Holiday Market)
  • $1500 or more = Annual Sponsorship  (Logo on event banners; social media posts (2) per year; 10-minute speaking opportunity at DBA membership meeting)

Thank you for your consideration in supporting the Downtown Business Alliance!

To sign up for a spot in our Vendor Holiday Market,  please follow the steps below to sign up. Deadline to apply is Friday November 22,2024

For any questions, please email peg@eventsbyemg.com

2024 Holiday Market Vendor Info Terms & Conditions

Want to march in the Parade?  Please follow the steps below to sign up.
Deadline to apply is Friday November 22,2024

For any questions, please email peg@eventsbyemg.com

2024 PARADE INFO, RULES & GUIDELINES

Susan Bertocchi: Secretary

Shelli Mango: Member at Large

“Since 2014, Shelli has been a commercial property manager, managing one of Downtown Parker’s largest mixed-use commercial buildings and another building across Mainstreet, which includes office and retail tenants. Shelli is the former President of the Downtown Business Alliance, a 501 C 6 organization in Parker, currently serves on the Board and heads the marketing committee. This group comprises over 60 independent business owners that meet monthly and focuses on stimulating and improving the DBA’s members exposure, marketing and overall business. Since managing the buildings in Downtown Parker, Shelli owned her own fundraising company working with restaurants and retailers and learned how important marketing is to make a retail area vibrant. She has taken that experience and applied it to her involvement in the Downtown Business Alliance. Shelli’s experience in commercial property management with retail/office tenants steered her into entering her new career in Commercial Real Estate in 2019. She hangs her license with a boutique firm Madison Commercial Properties and absolutely loves the connection property management and commercial real estate offers her.”

Shelli Mango
Member at Large

Ashley Nagy: Chair

“Ashley is the general manager at Fika Coffee House. She is originally from Ohio but has been part of the Parker community since 2014. She is excited about being able to contribute to the continued growth of Downtown Parker. Stop by Fika anytime to say hello and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee!"

Kristopher Schnell

"Kristopher (Kris) Schnell is the President of Cogent Independent Advisors, a fee-only wealth management firm. Kris also serves on the Board of the Downtown Business Alliance of Parker as Immediate Past Chair. Kris previously worked for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor and MetLife Securities as a Financial Planner. Kris began his career in financial services after experiencing firsthand what can happen if a family's best interests are not kept in mind. He was immediately inspired to combine the problem solving and analysis skills he had previously garnered in the civil engineering industry with his strong commitment to honesty, transparency and competency so that his clients would have a trusted source for financial guidance.”

Kris Schnell, CRPC
Investment Advisor Representative
19501 E Main Street Ave, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138

Carrie Glassburn: Member at Large

"Carrie has over 25 years of experience in leadership, branding, organizational growth, and cultural facility operations. As the Cultural Director for the Town of Parker, Carrie is responsible for the leadership and strategic oversight of the diverse cultural programs offered in the Town of Parker’s facilities. Carrie holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Advertising from the University of Colorado in Boulder, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Colorado in Denver. She was a 2017 graduate of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, and is a current Board Member of Parker’s Downtown Business Alliance. In her free time, Carrie enjoys spending time outdoors with her 16-year old daughter and two dogs.”

Carrie Glassburn
Cultural Director
Parker Arts
20000 Pikes Peak Avenue Parker CO 80138

Hayley Monterferrante: Treasurer

“Hayley Monteferrante is currently a Senior Vice President with FirstBank at the Parker and Mainstreet branch. FirstBank is the largest Colorado owned financial institution which has been providing full service banking for over 55 years. As a Loan Officer, Hayley is able to assist borrowers with residential, commercial, and business lending as well as consumer and business banking needs. Hayley is a Colorado native and holds a business degree from Colorado State University. Hayley and her husband both grew up in and currently reside in Parker along with their young daughter. In her free time, Hayley enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors.”

Hayley Monteferrante
Senior Vice President
NMLS ID 1087020
FirstBank – SOUTH Market
10961 S. Parker Rd. Parker, CO 80134

Brandi Wilks: Vice Chair

“Brandi Wilks is a 3rd Generation Parker-ite and her family has been here for almost 50 years. Her and her amazing husband Cory are now raising their 4 kids in this wonderful town. Brandi is a Realtor and Owner with her husband of Wilks Real Estate. Brandi’s dedicated to protecting and supporting this wonderful town through volunteering and serving on town boards."

Brandi Wilks
Realtor | Director of Operations
Wilks Real Estate
19590 E Mainstreet suite 100-5 Parker CO 80138

Omar Castillo: 2021-2023 Chair

“Omar Castillo has lived in Parker for 21 years with his wife Carrie, two kids Owen & Olivia and has worked in Parker for 13 years. Omar is Vice President of Lending at Champion Bank. Omar’s like to volunteer in his community by serving on numerous Boards in the area and giving back to his community.”

Omar Castillo
Vice President of Lending
Champion Bank
16790 Centre Court Parker CO 80134