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 Comedy Zone October

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   Headliner: Leah Bonnema Leah Bonnema is a […]

$27

Flamenco Intimo

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

Parker Arts welcomes Flamenco Íntimo to the PACE Center Saturday, October 12th! Flamenco Íntimo delivers a traditional flamenco experience—a dialogue between guitar, dance and vocals—that c

$59

Parker Farmer’s Market

Enjoy the Parker Farmer’s Market on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a Parker favorite and will run through the end of October. The market features more than 50 booths full of locally-grown produce, farm-fresh dairy, grass-fed meats, freshly-baked bread, rolls, pastries, cookies, hand-crafted soaps, clothing and accessories and other food-related […]

The Magic of Jen Kramer

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

Join us Wednesday, October 16th for The Magic of Jen Kramer, LIVE at the PACE Center! Jen Kramer is magic. She turns the impossible into the impossible-to-ignore, wowing audiences with her contagious smile and world-class sleight-of-hand. Headliner of her own show in Las Vegas, Jen was named Female Magician of the Year by the International […]

$44

Trunk or Treat On Mainstreet

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

Your favorite haunting event is back and it's bigger (and ON Mainstreet)! Join us for Trunk or Treat On Mainstreet. New this year: Vendor Village and a Kids Zone with all sorts of fun for ghouls and ghosts of all ages. Interested in Hosting a Trunk? Sign -ps here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSctr31j43M.../viewform... Registration for our timed entry […]

Parker Farmer’s Market

Enjoy the Parker Farmer’s Market on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a Parker favorite and will run through the end of October. The market features more than 50 booths full of locally-grown produce, farm-fresh dairy, grass-fed meats, freshly-baked bread, rolls, pastries, cookies, hand-crafted soaps, clothing and accessories and other food-related […]

Member Event: Intro to Calligraphy

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

Calligraphy, from the Greek “Calli and Graphic,” means beautiful writing. In this class, award-winning calligrapher and artist Evette Goldstein, guides students through the art of this long-revered visual art form. Learn everything from how to hold and care for your pen correctly to achieving the unique look of Chancery Hand (the first recognized style of […]

$20

3rd Annual Night of Giving Party for Be The Good Ones at Villa Parker

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

We are so excited to invite you back to our 3rd Annual Night of Giving, Silent Auction and Celebration benefitting our local Non-Profit, Be The Good Ones. We are partnering with West Main Taproom and Villa Parker to bring you a fun Night of Giving to benefit the "Be The Good Ones Holiday Adopt-A-Family Project." […]

$55.20

3rd Annual Night of Giving Party for Be The Good Ones at Villa Parker

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

We are so excited to invite you back to our 3rd Annual Night of Giving, Silent Auction and Celebration benefitting our local Non-Profit, Be The Good Ones. We are partnering with West Main Taproom and Villa Parker to bring you a fun Night of Giving to benefit the "Be The Good Ones Holiday Adopt-A-Family Project." […]

$55.20

Nunsense

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Nunsense, a zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue, takes The Schoolhouse Theater stage October 25 – November 17! Nunsense is habit-forming! This riotous show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, […]

$34

Nunsense

The Schoolhouse 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, United States

Nunsense, a zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue, takes The Schoolhouse Theater stage October 25 – November 17! Nunsense is habit-forming! This riotous show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, […]

$34

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