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Art Exhibit: Joellyn Duesberry: Solving Problems on Press

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

Please join us in celebrating the work of Joellyn Duesberry (1944 – 2016), a nationally-recognized American artist renowned for her vibrant landscape paintings. With a keen eye for color and a unique balance of geometric elements, her canvases brought to life cityscapes and landscapes from around the globe. Based in Denver, Colorado, Duesberry spent over […]

Free

The Comedy Zone with Headliner Alex Hooper

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

See the same comedians you see in A-list comedy clubs across America! Parker Arts is proud to present the best stand-up comedy from Denver and beyond. Laugh out loud in this fun-packed series, featuring two hilarious comedians for one low ticket price! CAUTIONS: ADULT LANGUAGE AND HUMOR.

$27

Parker Arts Lecture: Colorado’s Last Grizzly

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Speaker: John Demboski, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Curator Science Division, Denver Museum of Nature and Science You may have visited the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to see its wonderful exhibits, but did you know that the museum also has over 4 million objects stored in an underground state-of-the-art collections facility? These […]

Free

Parker Arts Lecture: Colorado’s Last Grizzly

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Speaker: John Demboski, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Curator Science Division, Denver Museum of Nature and Science You may have visited the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to see its wonderful exhibits, but did you know that the museum also has over 4 million objects stored in an underground state-of-the-art collections facility? These […]

Free

Uncharted Music Series: Marielle Kraft

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Nashville based indie pop singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft displays craftsmanship beyond her years through songs that strike chords with listeners everywhere. Her gift for storytelling is evident through her use of salient detail, raw emotion, and poignant word choice to describe moments “exactly as they feel.”

$29

Art Exhibit Reception: Joellyn Duesberry: Solving Problems on Press

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

Join us on April 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the PACE Center Art Gallery for a reception celebrating the exhibit.  Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the artist’s family and enjoy lite snacks while listening to live music by pianist, Tracy Chrysler. Please RSVP for the art reception here.

Free

DBA Membership Meeting

Parker Library 20105 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO, United States

Monthly general membership meeting

Wine Paring- Six Course Dinner Villa Parker

Villa Parker 10750 Pine Dr, Parker, CO, United States

Immerse yourself in an evening of unparalleled elegance and culinary refinement at Villa Parker on April 12th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Prepare for a six-course wine pairing artisanally curated by Chef Victor, the culinary mastermind behind West Main Taproom + Grill . Each course is a symphony of flavors designed to harmonize with […]

Charlotte’s Web

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

Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a […]

$29

Karen Morgan

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

Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney who began her professional comedy career as a finalist on Nickelodeon’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. Karen has had two Dry Bar Comedy Specials: Rub Some Dirt on It (2023) and Go Dawgs! (2020) and has appeared on comedy TV shows like Gotham Comedy Live. Her […]

$29

Parker Performing Arts Restaurant Night

Swirls Frozen Yogurt 19751 Mainstreet #R4, Parker, CO, United States

Come down to Swirls Frozen Yogurt on Tuesday April 16 to support Parker Performing Arts School.  This fundraiser is to support the school and 20% of ALL sales for the day will be donated back to the school.

Michael Carbonaro

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

After hundreds of sold out performances and critical acclaim from his inaugural theatrical tour, Michael Carbonaro takes the stage with a brand new show!  From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster makes a triumphant return to live performances in CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable […]

$54

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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)
Submit Your Sponsorship

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

Main 303-835-9006

kschnell@cogentadvisors.com

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

Main 303-805-3366

CGlassburn@parkeronline.org

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

T 303-805-3802

Hayley.Monteferrante@efirstbank.com

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

Main Office 720-545-9000

Direct Line 303-257-2038

brandi@wilksrealestate.com

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

Main Office 303-840-8484

Direct Line 303-962-5812

ocastillo@thechampionbank.com