Denver's City and County Building's annual holiday lighting display is a popular sight to see during the holidays here in Denver, and has been since 1922, when a city-employed electrician named Johnny Malpiede first came up with the idea. Some people think the display is a bit tacky (including my ex-wife Lisa), but as far as I am concerned, if it isn't flashing, it is perfectly fine. And for a reason I don't understand, it is a tradition in Denver to keep holiday lights, including at the City and County Building, up until the end of the National Western Stock Show, the last day of which is this Sunday. So be warned, holiday lights lovers - you have only two days left to come down to Civic Center Park, admire that fabulous lighting display, and take a few photos, such as the one seen in the photograph above. Plus, just to let you know, if anyone still has any holiday lights up after this Sunday, expect to get some strange looks. Trust me, I know. They don't call me "Crazy Old Man Hoyt" for nothing.
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