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Posted on: December 18, 2025 | Last Modified on: December 18, 2025

[ARCHIVED] The Town of Telluride presents the Countdown to 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Town of Telluride presents the Countdown to 2026

Street dance, fireworks, and a countdown to the new year

(December 18, 2025) – Telluride, CO – The Town of Telluride invites residents and visitors to celebrate New Year's Eve with a community-wide celebration on December 31, 2025. The event will feature live music, a street dance on Main Street, and a fireworks display to welcome the new year.

The event schedule is as follows:

  • Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • Main Street Closure: Begins at 10:30 p.m.
  • DJ Wombat and Street Dance: 11:15 p.m.
  • Countdown and Fireworks: 11:59 p.m.

Main Street will close to vehicle traffic at 10:30 p.m., creating a pedestrian-only celebration area in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse, located at 305 W. Colorado Ave. Live music begins at 11:15 p.m. with DJ Wombat, followed by the community countdown to 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display lighting up the Telluride night sky and music through approximately 12:15 a.m.

“This New Year’s Eve celebration is a long-standing Telluride tradition that brings our community together to mark the start of a new year,” said Mayor Teddy Errico. “We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to celebrate safely and responsibly.”

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees should dress warmly, as festivities take place outdoors. Parking will be limited; walking, biking, or using public transportation is encouraged.

No glass, open containers, drones or personal fireworks permitted. All vehicles on Main Street between Aspen St and Fir St after 10:30 p.m. will be ticketed and towed for the safety of the public and vehicles.  

For more information, visit bit.ly/totcountdown2026 or contact the Town by emailing info@teluride.gov.

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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La ciudad de Telluride presenta la cuenta atrás para 2026

Baile en la calle, fuegos artificiales y cuenta atrás para el año nuevo

(18 de diciembre de 2025) – Telluride, Colorado – La ciudad de Telluride invita a residentes y visitantes a celebrar la Nochevieja con una fiesta para toda la comunidad el 31 de diciembre de 2025. El evento contará con música en directo, un baile callejero en Main Street y un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales para dar la bienvenida al nuevo año.

El programa del evento es el siguiente:

  • Fecha: miércoles, 31 de diciembre de 2025
  • Cierre de Main Street: a partir de las 10:30 p.m.
  • DJ Wombat y baile callejero: 11:15 p.m.
  • Cuenta atrás y fuegos artificiales: 11:59 p.m.

Main Street se cerrará al tráfico rodado a las 10:30 p.m., creando una zona de celebración solo para peatones frente al juzgado del condado de San Miguel, situado en 305 W. Colorado Ave. La música en directo comenzará a las 11:15 p.m. con DJ Wombat, seguida de la cuenta atrás comunitaria para 2026 a las 11:59 p.m. La celebración concluirá con un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales que iluminará el cielo nocturno de Telluride y música hasta aproximadamente las 12:15 a.m.

«Esta celebración de Nochevieja es una tradición de larga data en Telluride que une a nuestra comunidad para marcar el comienzo de un nuevo año», dijo el alcalde Teddy Errico. «Esperamos dar la bienvenida a los residentes y visitantes para celebrar de forma segura y responsable».

El evento es gratuito y abierto al público. Los asistentes deben vestirse con ropa de abrigo, ya que las festividades se celebran al aire libre. El aparcamiento será limitado, por lo que se recomienda ir a pie, en bicicleta o en transporte público.

No se permiten objetos de cristal, envases abiertos, drones ni fuegos artificiales personales. Todos los vehículos que se encuentren en Main Street entre Aspen St y Fir St después de las 10:30 p. m. serán multados y remolcados por la seguridad del público y de los vehículos.  

Para obtener más información, visite bit.ly/totcountdown2026 o póngase en contacto con el Ayuntamiento enviando un correo electrónico a info@teluride.gov.

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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