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Hotel Colorado illuminates holiday season with 35th Annual Lighting Ceremony
November 26, 2025

Hotel Colorado illuminates holiday season with 35th Annual Lighting Ceremony
by Julianna O’Clair for Post Independent



More than half a million lights decorating the historic Hotel Colorado will come to life on Friday, ushering in the holiday season with a lighting ceremony and community celebration complete with live performances, a craft fair, gingerbread competition and more. 

The day of celebration costs the hotel around $80,000, according to Hotel Colorado General Manager Larry MacDonald, but the Melville Family — who bought the hotel in 2018 — are determined to keep the tradition alive despite the cost. 

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