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December 23rd, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,


This newsletter is coming to you a few days early and marks the last one of 2024! We can't wait to ring in 2025 with another year in our favorite place / surrounded by our wonderful downtown community.


It's time to wrap up your last-minute holiday shopping! Need gift inspo? Check out this year's Holiday Gift Guide. Looking for a small gift that makes a BIG impact with local businesses? We recommend a Downtown Boulder Gift Card! Don't forget, today and tomorrow are the last days to purchase a Downtown Boulder Gift Card in-person before Christmas at the Visitor Information Center (1303 Pearl St.) between noon and 4 pm!


Exciting news...CU Boulder has a Heisman Award Winner in the house - wishing Travis Hunter a heartfelt congratulations on this amazing accomplishment! Tune in this Saturday, December 28th at 5:30 PM MST to cheer on the Buffs football team as they go head-to-head with the BYU Cougars at this year's Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. Looking for a downtown watch party? Check out St Julien Hotel & Spa's Alamo Bowl Watch Party starting at 5 PM (RSVP on their FB event page today).


Snow Much Fun AR Experiences continue through January 31st! Interact with adorable penguins, dancing polar bears and try two new snow-themed games when you scan the QR code found on the signage along each block of the Pearl Street Mall. Happy AR-ing!


As a reminder, the Downtown Boulder Partnership office will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center (1303 Pearl) will be open on Christmas Eve from 12 PM - 4 PM and closed on Christmas Day. The VIC will also open on New Year's Eve and closed on New Year' Day. For the City of Boulder's observed holidays and hours, check out their website.


Looking for more to do? Check out downtown's online Event Calendar and Holiday Event Calendar for more happenings throughout the district.

Last newsletter asked for your favorite holiday cookie. The top answer was Gingerbread at 20%! This week, we want to know which Snow Much Fun AR experience is your favorite?

Which Snow Much Fun AR Experience is your favorite?
Penguins in a Snowglobe
Dancing Polar Bears
Snowflake Catching Game
Pearl Street Downhill Snowboarding Game

News You Can Use

Post-Holiday Sale

Starts Thursday, December 26th

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Downtown's Post-Holiday Sale kicks off this Thursday, December 26th. View the list of participating retailers who are ready to warm you up this winter with one-of-a-kind deals. Ready? Set? SHOP SMALL!


Looking for more ways to save big at your favorite retailers? The Retailers Supporting Restaurants Promotion unlocks special discounts at participating retailers. The best part? All you have to do is bring in a receipt 48 hours after you dine anywhere within the district. Don't wait to save BIG... this one-of-a-kind promotion ends December 31st.

Post-Holiday Sale Participants

Boulder County Courthouse Receives National Recognition

The Boulder County Courthouse becomes a symbol for LGBTQ+ rights

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What a gift it is that the Boulder County Courthouse located in the heart of downtown was recently designated as a National Historic Landmark - also making it one of the 29 National Historic Landmarks found in Colorado.


Dating back to the mid 70's, Boulder County Courthouse clerk Clela Rorex issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples - bringing national attention to LGBTQ+ civil rights throughout the nation. Learn more about the new designation and the symbol of love it represents.

Learn More
View Official Designation

New Year's Eve Happenings

Ring in the New Year downtown!

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Another year of cherished memories and experiences in downtown Boulder are in the books! Bid farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025 with an array of happenings throughout the district. Whatever your preferred way to celebrate - check out this year's NYE Blog.


Happy (almost) New Year - cheers!

NYE Blog

Chanukah Menorah Lighting on Pearl

Monday, December 30th | 5:30 PM - 7 PM | 1300 block

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Celebrate Chanukah and meet Boulder JCC and Boulder County Center for Judaism for the annual community Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall on Monday, December 30th. Festivities including Menorah lighting, music, hot latkes, fresh sufganiyot (jelly donuts) begin at 5:30 PM - Happy Chanukah!

Light the Menorah

Job Openings


Interested in working downtown? Check out which businesses are hiring.

Find Jobs
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Shopping Specials


Winter is here and it's time to go shopping for fresh styles. Explore monthly shopping specials to discover deals at your favorite downtown stores.

Let's Shop
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Foodie Friday


If you love local coffee shops, rooftop bars, good eats or food specials, then check out Foodie Friday. Updated weekly, this food blog gives you all the latest news about where and what to eat downtown. Dig in!

Time to Eat
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Things To Do Downtown


Are you someone that always likes to have your calendar mapped out? Check out the Things To Do Downtown blog, where we give you all the dates and activities to fill your social schedule each month.

Get Busy
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Newsletter Archive


Did you miss a newsletter and want to catch up on all things Downtown Boulder? Check out our newsletter archive to view past publications.

View Newsletters
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FOUND DOWNTOWN

This awesome holiday installation can be found on the West End right next to a popular Mexican Kitchen. What is the name of the restaurant that this heart is next to?


Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by Jan. 7th for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Joanne, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: West End!

I FOUND IT