What You Should Know About Grand Junction's Holiday Lights

If the holidays are your favorite time of year, the next three weeks will be a fun time to be in downtown Grand Junction. The city has started decorating for the upcoming Christmas Tree lighting on November 21, and you can expect to see crews preparing from West to East along Main Street.

At times, the city may need to close a full block of Main Street to decorate, but it won’t close the entire street all at once. Here’s how the next few weeks will work.

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Holiday Lights Are Going Up on Main Street, but Some Blocks Will Close

If you were in downtown Grand Junction on Monday, October 12, you saw the project begin. It’s exciting to start getting ready for the holidays. For the next three weeks, crews will move east down Main Street. Closures could impact parking and intersection access over the next three weeks, as crews hang holiday lights and decorations ahead of the holiday season and the annual parade.

Which Downtown Grand Junction Streets Will Be Closed?

Work is underway in the 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street. The city of Grand Junction did not provide specific dates or a timeline for the project, so allow extra time in case you encounter detours or limited parking. Closures will start on the West end and move eastward. Watch for posted traffic signs and check the city's latest notices before choosing your route.

When Will Grand Junction's Holiday Lights Turn On?

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This year’s annual tree-lighting at 4^th and Main will take place Saturday, November 21. Santa will arrive just in time to light the tree and the Main Street lights at 5 p.m. Enjoy holiday shopping following the tree lighting until 7 p.m.

It's an exciting time of year. As decorations go up, look for closures on Main Street in the coming weeks. If you are headed downtown, watch for small closures in areas where crews are hanging lights. Expect work along Main Street over the next several weeks.

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