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Joining the celebration at the 9News Parade of Lights

Denver Water’s float and its Running Toilet wowed the crowd along the 2-mile route.
December 12, 2019 | By: TAP Staff

Denver Water employees — and a float — were once again wrapped in lights and spreading holiday cheer during the annual 9News Parade of Lights through downtown during the first weekend in December.

The 2019 parade was Denver Water’s fifth year of participation, bringing dozens of volunteers and the “Mountain Magic” float, which showcases the journey of water from the “gift” of mountain snowpack to customers' taps.

This year’s parade featured more than 40 groups, including brightly lit floats, giant balloons, marching bands, decorated dogs and more.

Denver Water employee volunteers and their family members either rode the float or walked alongside waving and high fiving the crowd, which filled the sidewalks of the 2-mile-long parade route.

Denver Water’s Running Toilet, a crowd favorite, also was on hand entertaining kids and their parents.

Check out the video and these pictures to see great time we had in 2019.

A man in a toilet costume walks down a crowded street during a parade.
Denver Water's Running Toilet walks in front of the Denver City and County building during the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.
Two women in yellow Denver Water safety jackets garland and strings of lights, walk down a street.
Volunteers walking with the Denver Water "Mountain Magic" float during the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.
Three people stand on top of a parade float with signs that read: "From mountains to tap, it's all connected."
Denver Water volunteers atop the “Mountain Magic” float during the 2019 Parade of Lights through downtown. Photo credit: Denver Water.
A man in a toilet costume walks with other volunteers from Denver Water surrounded by the crowd that lined the parade route.
Denver Water’s Running Toilet makes new friends among the crowd that came to celebrate the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.
three people in yellow Denver Water safety jackets, with the logos on their backs, wave to a crowd of people.
The view from Denver Water's "Mountain Magic" float during the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.
A man in a toilet costume stands next to a smiling woman in a Snow White costume.
Denver Water’s Running Toilet makes new friends at the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.

A man and his daughters are decied out with Denver Water coats, lights and garland as they stand on top of a parade float.Denver Water volunteers atop the “Magic Mountain” float at the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.

Volunteers hold signs that say "From mountain to tap, it's all connected" and wave from the top of a float.
Denver Water volunteers atop the “Magic Mountain” float at the 2019 Parade of Lights. Photo credit: Denver Water.
Kidgs wave from atop a float under the Denver City and County building that's lit for the holiday season.
Denver Water volunteers atop the “Magic Mountain” float at the 2019 Parade of Lights as the float passes in front of the Denver City and County building. Photo credit: Denver Water.