The annual Parade of Lights lit up the streets of Denver this past weekend, a traffic-snarling tradition that delights even the biggest Scrooges. The parade featured lowrider cars, balloons, decorated horses and trash trucks and a special appearance from Santa himself. It all ended up at the Denver City & County Building, which will remain aglow through the National Western Stock Show. Photographer Scott Lentz caught all the action; keep reading for more photos. Now see Scott Lentz’s complete Parade of Lights slideshow.