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Pueblo announces Parade of Lights, $50,000 small-business window-repair mini grant and holiday programs

Pueblo City Council · November 25, 2025
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Summary

City staff publicized the Parade of Lights (Nov. 29), an Angel Gift Tree drive and a $50,000 Small Business Window Repair Mini Grant (ARPA interest funds) offering up to $1,000 reimbursements per eligible Pueblo business for glass replacement dated on/after May 1, 2025.

City staff used the Nov. 24 council meeting to publicize holiday events and a small-business repair program, including details on eligibility and funding.

At the meeting, staff announced the 35th annual Parade of Lights will be Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the route starting at Abriendo and Union avenues and the city float listed as No. 8. The city encouraged residents and businesses to participate.

Officials also introduced the Small Business Window Repair Mini Grant Program, a $50,000 allocation described as administered on a first-come, first-served basis. According to the presentation, eligible applicants must submit a police report, a paid invoice for glass replacement, a valid business license and be in good standing with Pueblo City; applicants must have all taxes, fines and fees current. The program provides reimbursements of up to $1,000 per eligible business for glass damage dating on or after 05/01/2025. The presentation said the grant is funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) interest dollars.

The city also promoted holiday programming: an Angel Gift Tree partnership with La Gente Youth Sports (angel notes available in City Hall, gifts due Dec. 15) and a joint El Centro del Quinto Sol and Pueblo City–County Library District event at the Patrick A. Lucero Library branch on Dec. 6 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) to distribute toys for ages infant–18.

Staff closed the update with public-safety statistics for Nov. 13–19, reporting changes in calls for service and enforcement activity. The presentation included percentage changes (for example, an increase in loitering citations) and other operational figures provided by the police department.

No formal council action on these announcements was recorded in the transcript; the items were presented as informational updates.