Breckenridge rings in the new year with a glowing torchlight parade down Peak 9 and fireworks over the mountain base.
On Thursday, December 31, 2026, Breckenridge celebrates New Year's Eve with its traditional Torchlight Parade, in which ski and snowboard instructors glide down Peak 9 in formation carrying glowing red torches to form a river of light on the mountain.
A fireworks show launches from the base of Peak 9 later in the evening, visible from Blue River Plaza and throughout downtown. It's a free, festive way to welcome 2027 in one of Colorado's most iconic mountain towns.
Evening Highlights
- Torchlight Parade — instructors descending Peak 9 with red torches (~6:00 p.m.)
- Fireworks show over the Peak 9 base (~9:30 p.m.)
- Free to view from Blue River Plaza and downtown
- A festive, family-friendly New Year’s celebration
How the Night Runs
Times follow the recent event format and are subject to change — confirm on the official calendar.
Thursday, December 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE
| ~6:00 p.m. | Torchlight Parade down Peak 9 |
| ~9:30 p.m. | Fireworks show at the Peak 9 base (~15 minutes) |
Know Before You Go
- When: Thursday, December 31, 2026 (evening)
- Where: Peak 9 base, Breckenridge Ski Resort; viewable from Blue River Plaza and downtown
- Admission: Free to view
- Dress for deep-winter cold and arrive early for a good vantage point
- Downtown is busy on NYE — walk or use transit where you can
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