Volunteer for Downtown Boulder Events
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Downtown Boulder's events! We rely on the help of many wonderful volunteers throughout the year. We are grateful to our volunteers for your willingness to support us and our community. It's thanks to awesome volunteers like you that we are able to produce free, community events year after year.
Opportunities will be posted here as they become available - please check back often!
Switch on the Holidays
Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Boulder, Freezie the Snowman and Santa by joining the countdown to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. Help spectators and their families visit with Santa after the lights switch on.
St. Nick on the Bricks
Friday, November 29, 2024; Saturdays, November 30, December 7 & 14, 2024 | Various Time (See shifts linked below)
Kids of all ages can visit with Santa for FREE at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center. Help manage the line of people waiting to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Lights of December Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Various Times (See shifts linked below)
Join us for the 37th Lights of December Parade! Volunteer to support preparations and staging for the floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches, schools, community groups and nonprofits. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself - Santa Claus!
Freezie Fest
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | Various Times (See shifts linked below)
Join us for a celebration of winter and all things snowmen, Freezie Fest! This snowman extravaganza includes FREE train rides, visits with Santa and Reindeer Games (crafts and other activities) for all. Volunteers will help with the craft activities and more.
Questions? Email our events department.