John Malpiede News Today

The holiday lights stay up at the Denver City and County Building through the duration of the National Western, a draw for visitors.

One Denver electrician invented Christmas lights that led to the creation we now know at Civic Center Park, here is the story.

Outdoor electric lights for holiday displays got their start in the Mile High City over a century ago.

There are lots of opinions about outdoor holiday lights: when they should go up, how big displays should be and especially when they should come down. But KUNC reporter Stacy Nick spoke with History Colorado exhibit developer and public historian Julie Peterson to find out where the tradition may have gotten its start.