Grand Junction Parks and Recreation has officially opened registration for its upcoming Senior Holiday Light Tour, as Kool 107.9 reported. For older residents looking to take in the seasonal displays around the community, the local offering provides an organized way to view the holiday lights. According to the announcements regarding the schedule, the event is specifically restricted to guests aged 50 and up.
The Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Senior Holiday Light Tour is scheduled for two distinct dates in December. Specifically, the holiday light tour events are scheduled for December 9 and December 16, giving participants a couple of opportunities to join in the seasonal activities.
For those planning to attend the Senior Holiday Light Tour on either of those December dates, participants will be gathering at the Community Recreation Center. The Community Recreation Center is located at 2836 Recreation Way in Grand Junction. Once attendees arrive at the Community Recreation Center on Recreation Way, the schedule dictates a departure at 5:15. Following the tour of the holiday lights around the area, the return is scheduled for near 8:30 p.m. on both nights.
Logistical details for the transportation have also been outlined by the City. The City stated that the bus being used for the Senior Holiday Light Tour is equipped with three steps for entering and exiting the vehicle. Attendees should keep these three steps in mind when planning their participation in the evening outings.
As for the cost to attend, the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation department has set a fee of $9 per person. This fee of $9 per person applies equally to both residents and non-residents who meet the age restriction of being aged 50 and up.
Looking at the popularity of the program, interest remains visible in the community. According to the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation newsletter, over 170 reservations were recorded for the 2025 tour. This figure of over 170 reservations highlights how the holiday light outings function for local seniors who gather at the Community Recreation Center on 2836 Recreation Way before setting out at 5:15 for the evening tours on December 9 and December 16, returning near 8:30 p.m. on the bus equipped with three steps for entering and exiting, all for the fee of $9 per person required for residents and non-residents alike.
