JACKSON, Wyo. — The traditional Torchlight Parades at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King and Grand Targhee will go down this New Year’s Eve.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will hold a “glow worm parade” for kids off of the Sweetwater Gondola. Glow sticks replace torch lights with the parade kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Participating kids will load the gondola from 4:45-5:15 p.m. and finish at the base of Sweetwater Gondola. JHMR asks kids to come ready to ski but leave their poles at home so their hands are free to hold the glow sticks. Parents are not required to accompany skiers but are welcome to join.
After the Glow Worm Parade, the Torchlight Parade will begin at 7 p.m. with fireworks to directly follow.
Snow King Mountain Resort will also hold a Torchlight Parade at 7:15 p.m. and fireworks will begin after it the parade completes around 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. Those wishing to participate should arrive at Snow King at 5:30 p.m.
At Grand Targhee Resort, New Year’s Eve festivities will also include a children’s glow stick parade and adult torch light parade. The public is invited to register anytime before 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the ski school office. Spots are limited to 100 participants for both parades. Registration will close at 4 p.m. on Dec.31. The kid’s parade will begin at 5 p.m. with loading at the Shoshone lift at 4:30 p.m. It is held on beginner terrain.
Targhee’s Adult Torchlight Parade will begin at 5:40 p.m. Participants are to meet by 4:45 p.m. at the Ski & Snowboard School.
A fireworks display will immediately follow the Torchlight Parade.
