Calhan Community Events

🎄 Help Us Plan the 10th Annual Calhan Christmas Parade! 🎄

It’s that time of year again! We are getting a head start on planning this year’s community parade, and we want YOUR input to make it our best one yet.

We’ve set up a quick 60-second form where you can:

✨ Vote on this year’s parade theme (or write in your own idea!)

📩 Get on the Early Access list for parade float registration

🤝 Let us know if you’d like to volunteer

You can fill out the whole form or just skip straight to the parts you care about—every vote and volunteer counts!

👉 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. ❤️

Kristin Roskos, Buckey Lobdell and Kate Lawerence

🎄 It’s officially Christmas Parade planning season! 🎅✨

We are officially gearing up for this year’s 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 day—and both are equally appreciated!

We’re looking for help with:

Behind-the-Scenes & Prep: Brainstorming this year’s 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 sidewalks—we need every single one of you to make this year special.

👉 Want to get involved? Drop a comment below or send a quick DM letting us know what you enjoy doing, what skills you’d love to share, or how much time you’d like to offer. Let’s make this year’s parade the best one yet! 🎁🚜🎉

Kristin Roskos, Buckey Lobdell and Kate Lawerence

Big thanks to

Walter Chisman, Adam Tipton, Byron Wall

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

Everyone please share and spread the word so we can fill the streets for the parade!

🎄✨ Calhan Country Christmas Parade Winners Announced! ✨🎄

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. 🏆 Santa’s Favorite Tractor: HH Ranch Trucking LLC
2. 🏆 Farmyard Festivity Award: Rudolph and Friends
3. 🏆 Yuletide Vintage Cruiser: Lori Ellefson - 1963 Ford F100 Unibody
4. 🏆 Country Christmas Carriage: Shires and Sport-Horses of Wallaby Way
5. 🏆 Classic Christmas Cruiser: Bill and Kathy Schwindt - 1949 Dodge Truck
6. 🏆 Spirit of the West: Gretta Disckson - 2025 El Paso County Fair Queen
7. 🏆 Holly Jolly Herd: Kit Carson Riding Club
8. 🏆 Tiny Trotters Tribute: Buck N’ Booth Horse Training
9. 🏆 Nativity Scene Celebration: Living Word Community Church
10. 🏆 Holiday Glow Award: JCH2 Enterprise
11. 🏆 Parade Illuminator: Calhan Fire Department
12. 🏆 Hometown Holiday Favorite: Calhan Ranch Hands 4H

🌟 Have feedback or suggestions for next year? We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts here:
👉 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.