About the Star
There are 100 total bulbs in the Star, which is still maintained by Castle Rock Fire and Rescue. The wiring has been replaced, but the type of wire and light sockets remain the same. The Star is powered by CORE Electric Cooperative, as it has been for many years at no cost to the Town.
Each year, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts a Starlighting celebration on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
After that initial celebratory lighting, the Star lights up each night by a sensor, about the time the sun sets. The Star turns off for the season at the end of the National Western Stock Show.
Special lighting
There have only been a few times the Star has not shined its traditional white lights.
Following World War II, the Star was illuminated with a "V" for victory. Then, in 1998 and 2014, the Star was lit blue and orange when the Denver Broncos played in the Super Bowl. Most recently the Star was lit as a symbol of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a reminder that Castle Rock is a strong and united community that will persevere.
History of The Star Video
Watch the video to learn more about the history and the tradition behind the iconic Star.