Standing tall in Denver’s 16th Street Mall, locals and visitors, alike, can find the massive ‘Mile High Tree,’ a 110-foot-tall immersive light installation meant to inspire holiday cheer.
Resembling a giant Christmas Tree, lighted structure is large enough for people to step inside, looking up to view a swirl of lights above. It’s the perfect spot for a unique photo shoot.
People view the Mile High Tree, a 110-foot-tall art installation on 16th Street Mall at Welton Street in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. The Mile High Tree was created by ILMEX Illumination. The music and light display last around five minutes and will run approximately every 15 minutes. To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, circles are placed inside the tree for families and groups to stand in during the show to ensure social distancing. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
The tree was created by ILMEX Illumination and is the largest installation of its type in North America. It utilizes a pixel-mapping lighting design technology to put on a mesmerizing show.
People view the Mile High Tree, a 110-foot-tall art installation on 16th Street Mall at Welton Street in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. The Mile High Tree was created by ILMEX Illumination. The music and light display last around five minutes and will run approximately every 15 minutes. To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, circles are placed inside the tree for families and groups to stand in during the show to ensure social distancing. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
The display is set to be lit throughout the holiday season, until January 2, and open to the public for light shows taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, along with Sunday, December 27 (see full schedule, subject to change, here). During these nights, there’s a free-to-attend 5-minute light show that starts every 15 minutes.
People view the Mile High Tree, a 110-foot-tall art installation on 16th Street Mall at Welton Street in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. The Mile High Tree was created by ILMEX Illumination. The music and light display last around five minutes and will run approximately every 15 minutes. To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, circles are placed inside the tree for families and groups to stand in during the show to ensure social distancing. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
A number of COVID-19-related restrictions are in place at the exhibit, including mandatory mask wearing, limiting of groups to no more than five, and social distancing measures, among other rules.
People view the Mile High Tree, a 110-foot-tall art installation on 16th Street Mall at Welton Street in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. The Mile High Tree was created by ILMEX Illumination. The music and light display last around five minutes and will run approximately every 15 minutes. To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, circles are placed inside the tree for families and groups to stand in during the show to ensure social distancing. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
This holiday exhibit can be found at 16th Street Mall on Welton Street. Paid-parking for this exhibit can be found in nearby lots, such as the 1627 California Street Parking Garage.
Find more information to help plan your visit here.
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