November 18, 2023 | Downtown Castle Rock | 2 – 6 PM
Starlighting is an annual traditional community ceremony that includes lighting the star on top of Castle Rock followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include: Caroling, dancing, ice skating, Santa Claus, Kid’s activity zone, non-profit booths, food vendors, hot chocolate, and the chili supper at the Firehouse adds to this Norman Rockwell experience.
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce created the beloved Starlighting event in 1962, which celebrates the holiday season featured by the lighting of the star on top of the Rock (the star was first lit in 1936).
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Historic Wilcox Square
Downtown Castle Rock & Festival Park
Ongoing festivities throughout the day include strolling carolers, dance groups and other live entertainment on every corner. There’s a kids zone, hot chocolate and games to entertain the kiddos as well as adult beverages and plenty of food trucks. Non profit and sponsor booths will line the streets offering holiday goodies and trinkets. Santa Claus visits (2pm-4:15pm) and the chili supper at the Firehouse complete this Norman Rockwell experience.
The actual ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM on the main stage, with the lighting of The Star at approximately 5:30 PM, followed immediately by fireworks.
The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to kick off and celebrate the holiday season! For many, this is a sacred family tradition, not to be missed!
ONGOING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY 2PM TO 6 PM.
2023 Starlighting Ceremony emcee 9news anchor Corey Rose will begin the ceremony at 5:00 pm. Fireworks display follows the lighting of the star at approximately 5:30 pm.
- Biff Gore will provide live music entertainment.
PLEASE VIEW ENTERTAINMENT GRID BELOW:
View Booths Assignments | View Entertainment Schedule-coming soon
The Castle Rock Professional Firefighters are going to host the 87th Annual Chili Supper on Saturday, November 19th (Star-lighting day), from 2pm to 6pm at Castle Rock Fire Station 151, 300 Perry Street. They will be serving Beef-Chili, Nachos, Hot Dogs, Drinks and Dessert.
All proceeds will go to Castle Rock Fire Explorer Post 107 and Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation (Non-profit).
Coming Soon
Please view volunteer positions and consider helping us out at this upcoming event. Thank you for your support!
Starlighting Volunteer Sign up-coming soon
Coming Soon
Free Shuttle Rides: 1:30 PM to 8:00 PM
CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HOSPITAL–
Pick Up: Alexander Parking Lot-2350 Meadows Blvd, – Drops off at Fifth/Wilcox
DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL–
Pick Up: South Bldg. (2842 Front Street) – Drops off at Fifth/Wilcox
At the end of event Shuttles are not location specific and will make a loop to both CR Adventist/DC High School drop off locations.
2nd SHUTTLE ROUTE OPTION:
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS –
Pick Up: Lot 5 (500 Fairgrounds Drive) – Shuttle Drops off at the street between the South Street & Phelps streets – Eternal Rock Lutheran Church & Folkestad Fazekas Buildings.
Shuttle Transportation is Sponsored by: Air Academy Credit Union, Castle Rock Development Company & Westerra Credit Union,
ADDITIONAL PARKING AVAILABLE AT PARKING GARAGES IN DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK.
Please Refer to Town of Castle Rock Downtown Parking Map for most accurate information.
ENCORE PARKING GARAGE WILCOX/PERRY:
View the Downtown Castle Rock Parking Map
Street Closures:
Perry Street – 5th to 2nd
N. Wilcox St – 5th to 3rd
4th St – Jerry to Perry
3rd St – Wilcox to Perry
2nd St – Wilcox to Perry
Standing out in a crowd of competitors is no easy task, and it’s getting more difficult all the time.
Contact the Castle Rock Chamber today to learn about the exciting sponsorship opportunities we can offer your business.
Email Stacy@castlerock.org or give her a call at the Chamber (303) 688-4597.
Coming Soon
If you are a Food Truck vendor and want to participate at the Starlighting event, you can apply here.
Platinum Sponsors
Stage Sponsors
Transportation Sponsors
Wreath Sponsor
Candle Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors:
Alan McDaniel Agency
