2026 Schedule:

East Grand Forks:

Free holiday movie showings of ELF at River Cinema - Showtimes TBD

3:30-5:30PM:

Horse-drawn carriage rides in front of Blue Moose (507 2nd St NW)

Touch-A-Truck in front of Blue Moose (507 2nd St NW)

Free hot cocoa and a HollyDazzle coffee special from Happy Camper Coffee (507 2nd St NW)

Festive photo op near Touch-A-Truck (507 2nd St NW)

Holiday carolers throughout the event

Grand Forks:

11AM-5PM:

Winter market in Cloud 9 and The Opal at The Olive Ann Hotel (322 Demers Ave)

3:30-5:30PM:

Free photo booth brought to you by American Crystal Sugar in Town Square (1 S 3rd St)

Storytime with Miss HollyDazzle plus cider and treats at The Empire Arts Center (415 Demers Ave)

Cookie decorating in Freedom Church (308 Demers Ave)

S’mores provided by Hugo’s and hot chocolate from Urban Stampede in Town Square (1 S 3rd St)

Popcorn garland making in The Mezzanine in Hugo’s Pure Market (500 Demers Ave)

Salvation Army Bell Ringing & brass band in Town Square (1 S 3rd St)

Ornament decorating at The Ember Coffeehouse (8 N 3rd St)

Holiday carolers throughout the event

Grand Forks and East Grand Forks

5:30PM:

Holiday Parade of Lights presented by The Blue Moose Bar and Grill down Demers

Immediately following the end of the parade:

Tree Lighting in Town Square

Winter fireworks show presented by American Crystal Sugar over the Red River