The 2023 Lighter Side of Christmas This year’s theme: “Nightmare Before Christmas” “Woodland Park’s Nightmare Before Christmas” This year we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Lighter Side of Christmas Parade. Our theme this year, “Woodland Park’s Nightmare Before Christmas,” tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of “Halloween Town,” who stumbles upon “Christmas Town” and schemes to take over the holiday. Contact Traci Bennett at the phone number below.