Keystone Resort welcomes the New Year with a torchlight parade, fireworks and a comedy show promising belly aching laughs. The 13th Annual Chocolate Village will also continue to be on display in the lobby of the Keystone Lodge.

On Dec. 31, the evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Lake Dillon Theatre Company and Las Vegas comedy-magician Mac King at the Keystone Conference Center. At 9 p.m. be sure to watch the torchlight parade, presented by Keystone’s Ski and Ride School. Watch as Keystone’s instructors stream down the River Run trail into the village, creating a wave of light. The parade culminates with a spectacular fireworks display in River Run Village. Details below, please call 970-496-4253 or 970-496-4386 for more information.

New Year’s Eve: A Magical Double Header

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Keystone Conference Center

Cost: General Seating: $30

Children under 5: $10

Laugh your way into the New Year with an evening of magic and comedy with Mac King. Mac King is renowned in the world of comedy and magic. King currently performs a hilarious show at Harrah’s Casino in Las Vegas playing for rave reviews since 2000. Penn & Teller call their fellow magician “a God”. The Mac King comedy show has earned a number of impressive accolades including the famed Hollywood Magic Castle’s prestigious “Magician of the Year” award in 2007.

Don’t miss The Lake Dillon Theatre Company’s live Children’s Theatre Season with puppets and actors of Rudyard Kipling’s RIKKI TIKKI TAVI at 5:30 p.m.

Torchlight Parade in River Run

Time: 9 p.m.

Cost: Free

A mass of neon colors takes the limelight. Watch Keystone's Ski and Ride Instructors zigzag in flowing fashion, creating a wave of light flowing down to River Run Village.

Fireworks in River Run Village

Time: 9 p.m.

Cost: Free

Keystone’s annual fireworks display welcomes the New Year in River Run Village.

Chocolate Village at the Keystone Lodge

Time: All Day

Cost: Free

The 13th Annual Chocolate Village is on display in the lobby of the Keystone Lodge. Made entirely of 2,500 pounds of chocolate and featuring a cascading chocolate waterfall, working chocolate gondola, and chocolate train, Chef Ned Archibald’s fanciful Chocolate Village continues to delight chocolate lovers of all ages.