Kick off your holiday season as the Colorado State University Marching Band lights up the night during the Parade of Lights preview in Fort Collins. The hometown Parade of Lights preview on Thursday night gives those who aren’t able to make it to Denver on Friday for the Parade of Lights the opportunity to enjoy a phenomenal performance from our beloved CSU Marching Band.

NEW this year, the band starts and ends at Canvas Stadium/CSU Alumni Center. The preview party begins at 5:30 p.m. the band will parade starting at 6:10 p.m.

NEW this year! Join fellow fans at the Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center to watch the parade and enjoy hot chocolate to warm your spirits! Games and activities will be available inside the center so that everyone stays warm before the marching band plays right outside! Feel free to bring a lawn chair to use outside while watching the band perform.

The free event at the alumni center is from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is requested.