Today at 4:30 p.m., the famous Ullr Parade through Breckenridge Colorado real estate promises a fun time for everyone. Jump on the free Summit County shuttle from your ski-in/ski-out real estate in Keystone, your Silverthorne CO homes, and homes near Dillon Lake and catch a few laughs today. The menagerie of vibrant townsfolk will demonstrate how not to take yourselves too seriously!
A tribute to the mythical Norse God of Snow, the legendary Main Street Parade is part of the weeklong Ullr events being held January 4-10 near homes in Breckenridge. Son of Sif and stepson of Thor, the God of Thunder, Ullr is the winter god. He loves the cold and could be seen traveling over the country on his skis and skates. It is said that he covered the earth with snow each winter to protect it from harm.
As he skied through the Northern Forests, Ullr was so skilled with the bow that he could beat anyone out for a hunt. Ullr also glided throughout the land on his great skis for pleasure. One of his travels brought him to Breckenridge, high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where he decided to settle down. Taken by the beautiful mountain village, Ullr blessed his new home with some of the finest snow in the world.
And so it is that the people of Breckenridge began in 1963 to hold a Festival every year to repay and honor Ullr, the God of Winter, for his gift of snow. When Ullr came to town that year, locals went to the Town Council and lobbied to hold “Ullr Dag”, which can be interpreted as Ullr Day. During the first few years, locals honored Ullr with gold coins, parties, skiing, and more parties.
As the years passed, they embellished the festivities with the Ullr Ball, the Ullr Bonfire, Snow Sculpting, a Ullr King and Queen, the Ullympics, dating games, and the Ullr Parade. At times old skis are burned in the bonfire while the parties emblazon the town. Plan to make it to Comedy Night and/or the Mountain Rotary Club Chilly Chili Cook Off, too.
Jonna Beardsley of Breckenridge Associates is a long-time resident in Breck. She offers a wealth of information and affordable local options. Call Jonna at (970) 453-2200 for friendly, professional real-estate assistance in the Rocky Mountain area.
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