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Traditional Mexican festival
The Tesoro Cultural Center presents its annual Las Posadas celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today. Festivities, commemorating the end of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, include a pageant, breaking of a pinata, and singing and praying in Spanish and English. Refreshments of biscochitos and toasty beverages are offered. Dress warmly as the free observance takes place outdoors. The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison,
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A mountain of holiday fun
Winter Park’s annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks celebration includes carols around a bonfire, torch-bearing skiers leading Santa down the mountain, and decorated snowcats lighting up the slopes in a Christmas tree formation followed by fireworks. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Base of Winter Park Resort, 970-726-1564,
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A good time for Jews
“Something Old. Something Newish. Nothing Christmas. Because We’re Jewish” is the theme of tonight’s Heebonism 2011 event. The annual celebration offers skee ball, vintage video games, a photo booth, music by DJs Vajra, Amuse and Yofi, a light sculpture, “fried Hanukkah delicacies” and more. There’s plenty of time to celebrate as the party runs from 8:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tickets are $18 in advance, $25 at the door or $20 if you bring three nonperishable food items for Jewish Family Services. 1144 Broadway,
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De-light-ful
The 21st annual Zoo Lights, offering more than 150 animated sculptures and lights covering more than 38 acres, continues from 5 to 9 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Kwanzaa celebrations are planned Dec. 26-30 and Zoo Year’s Eve is Dec. 31. Admission varies. East 23rd Avenue between York Street and Colorado Boulevard, 303-376-4800,
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Hip-hop stop
Bigwheel Electrosoul’s Green Christmas CD release party is tonight at Casselman’s. CD giveaways and drink specials included. Must be 21 or over. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 in advance. 2620 Walnut St., 720-242-8923,
Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
out & about
