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Operating as usual
Fun Fact: Joiner Construction originally started the Twinkle Light Parade!
Year after year, they continue to bring their twinkle game to new heights. This year they partnered with the Rio Rancho Event Center and they won 2nd place in their category with their “Yuletide X-mas X-citement”. We hope you enjoyed seeing their giant float!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu. #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Claus!
The crowd pleaser, Santa Pac-Man & His Ghostly Elves by Two Hundee Off-Road Club, placed 2nd in the Car Club Category! They put a fun holiday twist on an arcade classic and decked out their off-roading vehicles. Pac-Man rocked a Santa hat and three illuminated ghosts chased him down Route 66 during the Twinkle Light Parade.
Happy holidays and game-on!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Greetings, we come to win!
The Twinkle Light Parade had some out-of-this-world visitors thanks to Dalkia Energy Solutions. They helped some little green men celebrate the holiday season with their, “Aliens’ First Christmas: 1947” entry. Dalkia brought the twinkle, had an original concept, followed all parade rules, and made the Special Event Team’s Nice List.
As the winner of the Staff Favorite Award, Dalkia is definitely welcome back for another parade on this planet!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Newbies for the win!
The Gabaldon-Torres Family won the Best First Year Entry Award at this year’s Twinkle Light Parade for their “Winter Wonderland” themed float. They dazzled the judges and put a sparkle in everyone’s eye as they proudly rolled down Central Ave. covered in twinkles for the first time.
Let’s hope they make this a family tradition for years to come!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Everyone loves a good comeback story!
A big congratulations goes out to Duke City Cares who entered their “Welcome to Care-Ville” float into the Twinkle Light Parade. They are the recipient of the first ever Most Improved Award. They transformed their truck into Santa’s big red gift sack and had The Grinch pulling the entire float down Route 66. Their twinkle progress impressively increased from years past and for that, they deserve some holiday cheers!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ Duke City Primary Care
We hope everyone enjoyed seeing “Santa’s Model A Helpers Twinkling for the Kids” by Poco Quatro Model A Club. The car club of Model A's won 3rd Place Overall in this year’s Twinkle Light Parade! They decorated their vintage rides with gingerbread men, gumdrops, and yes, a candy house with a chimney.
Congratulations to the Model A's and thanks for bringing you’re A-game!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Congratulations to Feliz Navidad by Creative Landscaping who won 2nd Place Overall in this year’s Twinkle Light Parade!
Their entry, with glowing reindeer and a gingerbread house, illuminated Route 66 and added to the holiday spirit.
Show some twinkle love to this float and wish them a sparkly holiday season!
For a full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
The results are in for the Twinkle Light Parade!
A big congratulations goes out to The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department for their “Keep Burque Twinkling” float. They dazzled everyone with thousands of twinkle lights, along with a trash talkin’ Oscar the Grouch, and won Best in Show!
For full list of entries that placed in this year’s parade visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management
We came, we saw, we twinkled!
Saturday’s Twinkle Light Parade illuminated Nob Hill with snowmen, The Grinch, and Santa. Thank you to everyone who participated and for everyone who watched and added to the holiday spirit.
Happy holidays!
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
We came, we saw, we twinkled!
Saturday’s Twinkle Light Parade illuminated Nob Hill with snowmen, The Grinch, and Santa. Thank you to everyone who participated and for everyone who watched and added to the holiday spirit.
Happy holidays!
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
We’ll see you soon!
#CABQ #TwinkleLightParade
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We’ll see you soon!
#CABQ #TwinkleLightParade
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‘Twas the night before twinkles!
Plan how you and the family will watch the parade tomorrow in Nob Hill. Get there early, grab some local grub, a warm drink, and be dazzled by the lights of local school groups, businesses, organizations, and families who have worked so hard to bring holiday cheer to all.
Happy Twinkle Light Parade Eve!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
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‘Twas the night before twinkles!
Plan how you and the family will watch the parade tomorrow in Nob Hill. Get there early, grab some local grub, a warm drink, and be dazzled by the lights of local school groups, businesses, organizations, and families who have worked so hard to bring holiday cheer to all.
Happy Twinkle Light Parade Eve!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
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It’s coming!
The Twinkle Light Parade 2021 is Saturday, December 4. It will start at 5:15 p.m. at Washington St. and Central Ave. Take the free Park & Ride to the parade route and get a good spot to watch the twinkliest holiday parade of the season.
All clear for cheer!
For more information about the free Park & Ride and more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
100.3 The Peak 104.1 The Edge Big I 107.9 Hot 95.1 Power 100.9 94 ROCK 98.1 The Bull
It’s coming!
The Twinkle Light Parade 2021 is Saturday, December 4. It will start at 5:15 p.m. at Washington St. and Central Ave. Take the free Park & Ride to the parade route and get a good spot to watch the twinkliest holiday parade of the season.
All clear for cheer!
For more information about the free Park & Ride and more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
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Let the contest begin, may the twinkliest win!
The Twinkle Light Parade 2021 will be illuminating a mile-long stretch of Central Ave. in Nob Hill on Saturday, December 4. Local radio personalities Jackie Tony Donnie from 100.3 The Peak will be judging the entries alongside KOAT 7’s Sasha Lenninger KOAT and Byron Morton KOAT, who will be announcing the groups as they glow along the parade route.
Let us know who you think will win Best in Show! Results will be posted after the parade.
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
It’s Small Business Saturday!
Support local businesses today and during the Twinkle Light Parade on Saturday, December 4. Get your holiday shopping done at local stores throughout Nob Hill and eat at new and familiar restaurants in the area. The parade starts at 5:15 p.m.
Don’t miss the twinkliest holiday parade in town!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
It’s Small Business Saturday!
Support local businesses today and during the Twinkle Light Parade on Saturday, December 4. Get your holiday shopping done at local stores throughout Nob Hill and eat at new and familiar restaurants in the area. The parade starts at 5:15 p.m.
Don’t miss the twinkliest holiday parade in town!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
We’re thankful that we’re able to gather again for the Twinkle Light Parade!
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. We’ll see you Saturday, December 4 in Nob Hill.
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
We’re thankful that we’re able to gather again for the Twinkle Light Parade!
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. We’ll see you Saturday, December 4 in Nob Hill.
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Think about where you’ll view the parade!
Get to Nob Hill early on Saturday, December 4 for the @Twinkle Light Parade. Make a reservation for dinner at one of the many restaurants with the family and start your holiday shopping at local stores. Then pick a spot to watch the twinkles as the parade rolls west on a mile-long stretch of Central Ave. The parade starts at 5:15 p.m.
See you soon!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Think about where you’ll view the parade!
Get to Nob Hill early on Saturday, December 4 for the @Twinkle Light Parade. Make a reservation for dinner at one of the many restaurants with the family and start your holiday shopping at local stores. Then pick a spot to watch the twinkles as the parade rolls west on a mile-long stretch of Central Ave. The parade starts at 5:15 p.m.
See you soon!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Twinkle Light Parade 2021 is two weeks away!
Be sure to use the free Park & Ride to and from the parade area and get a good viewing spot to see the brightest holiday parade in town. Plan ahead and eat at a local restaurant before the parade on Saturday, December 4 at 5:15 p.m. in Nob Hill.
Twinkle all the way!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Twinkle Light Parade 2021 is two weeks away!
Be sure to use the free Park & Ride to and from the parade area and get a good viewing spot to see the brightest holiday parade in town. Plan ahead and eat at a local restaurant before the parade on Saturday, December 4 at 5:15 p.m. in Nob Hill.
Twinkle all the way!
For more event details visit: https://bit.ly/3x8hyPu.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
The search is on!
The Department of Arts & Culture’s Community Events Team is looking to hire a highly motivated and organized individual. If you think you have what it takes to help coordinate the City’s largest events like Albuquerque Summerfests and Freedom 4th, and supervise events at a variety of City venues like Historic Old Town, the KiMo Theatre, and Rail Yards, apply today!
To submit your application visit: https://bit.ly/3nvhCGa
#CABQ
The search is on!
The Department of Arts & Culture’s Community Events Team is looking to hire a highly motivated and organized individual. If you think you have what it takes to help coordinate the City’s largest events like Albuquerque Summerfests and Freedom 4th, and supervise events at a variety of City venues like Historic Old Town, the KiMo Theatre, and Rail Yards, apply today!
To submit your application visit: https://bit.ly/3nvhCGa
#CABQ
Twinkle Time!
The Twinkle Light Parade 2021 is in three weeks. Plan to arrive in Nob Hill before the parade starts at 5:15 p.m. to get some holiday shopping done at local stores. Grab some hot cocoa and a good viewing spot to watch the twinkliest event of the season. Plan ahead and mark your calendars!
For more parade details visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ #ShopLocal
Twinkle Time!
The Twinkle Light Parade 2021 is in three weeks. Plan to arrive in Nob Hill before the parade starts at 5:15 p.m. to get some holiday shopping done at local stores. Grab some hot cocoa and a good viewing spot to watch the twinkliest event of the season. Plan ahead and mark your calendars!
For more parade details visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ #ShopLocal
There’s still time to be part of the sparkle!
Submit an application today and start planning your Twinkle Light Parade 2021 entry. The glow show will light up Central Ave. in Nob Hill on Saturday, December 4. Bring your best this holiday season and help us celebrate!
For an application visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade/twinkle-light-parade
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
There’s still time to be part of the sparkle!
Submit an application today and start planning your Twinkle Light Parade 2021 entry. The glow show will light up Central Ave. in Nob Hill on Saturday, December 4. Bring your best this holiday season and help us celebrate!
For an application visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade/twinkle-light-parade
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
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The Twinkle Light Parade is 50 days away!
Have you always wanted to participate in this illuminated procession of fun? Here’s your chance to apply to be part of the glow in Nob Hill. Parade entries are businesses, organizations, school groups, and families like yours.
Apply today to become part of the twinkle on Saturday, December 4!
Twinkle Light Parade 2021
For an application visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
The Twinkle Light Parade is 50 days away!
Have you always wanted to participate in this illuminated procession of fun? Here’s your chance to apply to be part of the glow in Nob Hill. Parade entries are businesses, organizations, school groups, and families like yours.
Apply today to become part of the twinkle on Saturday, December 4!
Twinkle Light Parade 2021
For an application visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/twinkle-light-parade.
#TwinkleLightParade #CABQ
Have a spook-tacular time in Old Town!
Dress up and come down to Historic Old Town with the family on Sunday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Enter your four-legged friend into the costume contest at 5 p.m. at Plaza Don Luis. Trick-or-treat safely through the plazas at this free, family-friendly celebration. Dress to impress!
For more event information visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/historic-old-town/events/halloween-in-old-town-1.
#HalloweenInOT #AlbuquerqueOldTown
Have a spook-tacular time in Old Town!
Dress up and come down to Historic Old Town with the family on Sunday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Enter your four-legged friend into the costume contest at 5 p.m. at Plaza Don Luis. Trick-or-treat safely through the plazas at this free, family-friendly celebration. Dress to impress!
For more event information visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/historic-old-town/events/halloween-in-old-town-1.
#HalloweenInOT #AlbuquerqueOldTown
Toast to tomorrow!
Live music, local food, shopping, and craft cocktails can be found at Lift Your Spirits on Saturday, October 9 from 3-9 p.m. at the Balloon Museum. Both locals and out-of-towners can enjoy a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail festival with over ten local distillers.
Do you have tickets yet?!
For more event information and tickets click on the link in the bio.
#LiftYourSpiritsABQ
Cheers to Albuquerque!
Lift Your Spirits, a craft cocktail festival, will have gorgeous weather, local music, an artisan market, food trucks and delightful drinks. Get your tickets to experience the charm of a beautiful evening with all of this on Saturday, October 9 from 3-9 p.m. at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Stop by for a drink before you go down to the field for the glow or watch the fireworks from the lawn.
Lift Your Spirits has the best view in town!
For more event information and tickets visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/special-events-festivals/lift-your-spirits.
#LiftYourSpiritsABQ
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A guide to City of Albuquerque family-friendly music events, street festivals and parades, hosted by the Cultural Services Department. Discover what makes Albuquerque such a wonderful city for visitors and residents alike.
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