Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostMembers of the 9NEWS float high-five kids in the crowd during the Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostKids reach up as a float makes snow fall during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado State University cheerleaders during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 1: Bad Asstronauts during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Colorado State University marching band in front of the "Snow Tiger" balloon during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostKids smile during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDavid Westman of Bad Asstronauts helps turn on batteries during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostA selfie is taken after the lights are turned on during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostUnited States Air Force Academy Cadet Honor Guard during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Denver Samoyed Association marches as fake snow is spewed during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado State University marching band during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostBad Asstronauts during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Denver Samoyed Association marches as fake snow is spewed during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostMembers of the 9NEWS float high-five kids in the crowd during the Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColumbine High School marching band drum major Kyle Ralph before the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostJane Carlson, from left, Jan Moore, and her son John Moore hold on to the Honor Alliance "Gift of Life Balloon" during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColumbine High School marching band drum major Kyle Ralph practices before the 9NEWS Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
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Members of the 9NEWS float high-five kids in the crowd during the Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Denver City and County building. The 43rd annual parade stretched two miles through downtown Denver and featured marching bands, ornate floats, and an appearance by "Major Waddles the Penguin" and Santa.
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