Calhan Community Events
Beginning with a Christmas parade, born a community events non-profit!
09/05/2026
๐ Help Us Plan the 10th Annual Calhan Christmas Parade! ๐
Itโs that time of year again! We are getting a head start on planning this yearโs community parade, and we want YOUR input to make it our best one yet.
Weโve set up a quick 60-second form where you can:
โจ Vote on this yearโs parade theme (or write in your own idea!)
๐ฉ Get on the Early Access list for parade float registration
๐ค Let us know if youโd like to volunteer
You can fill out the whole form or just skip straight to the parts you care aboutโevery vote and volunteer counts!
๐ Cast your vote & sign up link is in the comments.
Drop a comment below with the theme you voted for, and tag a neighbor who needs to cast their vote! Let's build some holiday magic together. โค๏ธ
Kristin Roskos, Buckey Lobdell and Kate Lawerence
08/28/2026
๐ Itโs officially Christmas Parade planning season! ๐
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We are officially gearing up for this yearโs parade, and as always, it takes a wonderful village of volunteers to bring the magic together for our community.
Whether you have just one hour to spare or want to dive into a bigger role, there is a place for you. Some folks like to help behind the scenes leading up to the big day so they can just relax and watch as spectators, while others love jumping in right on parade dayโand both are equally appreciated!
Weโre looking for help with:
Behind-the-Scenes & Prep: Brainstorming this yearโs theme, managing entry forms, coordinating judging & awards, and fine-tuning logistics.
Day-Of Support: Route coordination, safety/security, staging, and event flow.
Creatives & Portfolio Builders: Looking to sharpen your skills, build up your photography portfolio, or get hands-on experience in social media marketing? This is a fantastic, supportive way to showcase your talents while helping a 100% volunteer-driven event!
Whether you want to build a float, help behind the scenes, direct traffic for an hour, or just mark your calendar to bring the family and cheer from the sidewalksโwe need every single one of you to make this year special.
๐ Want to get involved? Drop a comment below or send a quick DM letting us know what you enjoy doing, what skills youโd love to share, or how much time youโd like to offer. Letโs make this yearโs parade the best one yet! ๐๐๐
Kristin Roskos, Buckey Lobdell and Kate Lawerence
Wow! We are absolutely blown away by the creativity and spirit at this yearโs Calhan Christmas Parade. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate, and an even bigger thank you to the local businesses, families, and organizations who spent so much time decorating and lighting up our streets. You are what makes our small-town Christmas so special! โค๏ธ
It was incredibly hard to choose, but here are your 2025 Parade Winners:
๐ Santa's Sleigh Award (Best Farm Machinery)
๐ Bar NZ Excavation Inc
๐ป Yuletide Vintage Charm (Best Classic Vehicle)
๐ Bill and Kathy Schwindt with their 1949 Dodge Truck
๐ด Country Christmas Carriage (Best Non-Motorized/Wagon)
๐ Calhan Ranch Hands
๐ฎ Holly Jolly Handlers (Large Animals/Horseman)
๐ A&M Repair featuring the 1962 F600 "TOW MATER" and cow
๐ Tiny Trotters Tribute (Small Animals)
๐ Interstate Roofing
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Holiday Scene Setter (Best Scene/Story)
๐ Jerry's Custom Concrete, Inc featuring the Life-Size Red Radio Flyer Wagon and Nativy Scene
๐ก Parade Illuminator (Best Lighting)
๐ Calhan Fire Department
โญ Hometown Holiday Favorite (The Crowd Favorite!)
๐ JCH2 Enterprises featuring Santa and his Reindeer
๐ Award Information:
The awards are currently being engraved to commemorate your win! Once they are finished, they will be dropped off at NAPA for pickup. I will reach out to each winner directly as soon as they are ready.
๐ฅ Watch the Replay:
Missed a moment or just want to relive the fun? Iโm posting a link to a YouTube video of the parade in the comments below. I really enjoyed watching it backโhope you do too!
Thank you again to all the businesses for participating and to the community for cheering them on. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! โ๏ธ
12/08/2025
Big thanks to
Walter Chisman, Adam Tipton, Byron Wall
for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak ๐ฅ!
Everyone please share and spread the word so we can fill the streets for the parade!
01/03/2025
๐โจ Calhan Country Christmas Parade Winners Announced! โจ๐
A big thank-you to everyone who made the Calhan Country Christmas Parade magical this year! Here are the award winners who lit up the event with their creativity and festive spirit:
1. ๐ Santaโs Favorite Tractor: HH Ranch Trucking LLC
2. ๐ Farmyard Festivity Award: Rudolph and Friends
3. ๐ Yuletide Vintage Cruiser: Lori Ellefson - 1963 Ford F100 Unibody
4. ๐ Country Christmas Carriage: Shires and Sport-Horses of Wallaby Way
5. ๐ Classic Christmas Cruiser: Bill and Kathy Schwindt - 1949 Dodge Truck
6. ๐ Spirit of the West: Gretta Disckson - 2025 El Paso County Fair Queen
7. ๐ Holly Jolly Herd: Kit Carson Riding Club
8. ๐ Tiny Trotters Tribute: Buck Nโ Booth Horse Training
9. ๐ Nativity Scene Celebration: Living Word Community Church
10. ๐ Holiday Glow Award: JCH2 Enterprise
11. ๐ Parade Illuminator: Calhan Fire Department
12. ๐ Hometown Holiday Favorite: Calhan Ranch Hands 4H
๐ Have feedback or suggestions for next year? Weโd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts here:
๐ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H59luIFhP7-jcWyq-ZKuhWV4bOMbqtbL5_x0LQwVHIE/edit
Thank you for your support and for making the parade so special. See you next year!
2024 Parade Feedback As the parade grows, we would like it to grow with the town and as such we are hopeful that you would fill out this feedback form. We are only a few volunteers so we would love suggestions on others that would like to help and get involved for next year.
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