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Feb. 4, 2026
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Make a Wish at the February First Friday Wish Lantern Festival
On Feb. 6, Silverthorne’s First Friday celebration will honor the diverse cultural influences of our community with a Wish Lantern Festival. Drawing inspiration from Día de la Candelaria and the Lunar New Year, February First Friday will honor cultural traditions as we welcome a new year with our friends and neighbors. The Wish Lantern Festival will take place at the Silverthorne Pavilion from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6.
Wish Lanterns
Día de la Candelaria, which is celebrated worldwide but most notably in Mexico and other Latin American countries, and the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrate the search for light and the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox with wish lantern festivals. The hardest and darkest part of the year is over, and we celebrate new beginnings with wishes. Wish lanterns are a part of Día de la Candelaria and Lunar New Year, and Silverthorne is excited to celebrate these cultural celebrations at February First Friday.
Learn more about the inspiration behind the Wish Lantern Festival and discover what makes this event unique by reading the full blog post here.
Wish lanterns will be available for community members to decorate at the Silverthorne Pavilion during February First Friday. Make a wish as lanterns decorated by the community float down the Blue River for a festive and colorful sight. Optimal viewing will be on the bridge north of Chipotle, the Pavilion bridge or along the Blue River Trail behind Sauce on the Blue and Enza's Delicatessen & Market. Lanterns will be released at 7 p.m.
Wish lanterns will be placed in the Blue River north of Chipotle by the bridge and will be collected farther down by members of the Summit County Water Rescue Group to ensure that lanterns do not pollute the river.
Schedule of Events
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5:30–6:45 p.m.: Decorate your wish lantern at the Silverthorne Pavilion
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5:30–7:00 p.m.: Live music with Remezcla
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7–7:30 p.m.: Wish lanterns float down the Blue River
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7:30–8:30 p.m.: Lunar New Year celebration and dragon dance
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Silverthorne Events
Friday, Feb. 13 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
The Silverthorne Pavilion invites you to Noche de Baile Latina with instructor Michael Marin! He will teach Salsa, Bachata and Merengue from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 10:30 p.m. This FREE event is open to all, regardless of dance experience. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
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Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a night of laughs on Saturday, Feb. 14, for the annual Valentine's Day Comedy Show at the Silverthorne Pavilion. This year's act features Caroline Rhea. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for individuals, $180 for a four-top table, and $330 for a VIP six-top table. Purchase tickets to the Valentine's Day Comedy Show featuring Caroline Rhea here.
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Friday, Feb. 20 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by open dancing and live music until 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Admission is $10 per person
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More than a decade in the making, the Town of Silverthorne has officially been named a 2025 Colorado Creative District by Colorado Creative Industries. For residents who have watched the Town grow, this news marks the culmination of a unified vision and countless volunteer hours dedicated to making it happen.
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