St. Cloud
Lights Festival
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The LineAll tickets sold in advance online!
Event
ScheduleThe 2023 Lights Festival was a huge success! We will be back in 2024 and open evenings Dec. 6th – Dec. 15th. See you all in 2024! Lights and bonfires will be on from dusk until 8pm. Hot Chocolate will be served with every paid admission every night!
Location
& ParkingThe St. Cloud Lights Festival is located on the East Side of St. Cloud at Spalt Park.
Welcome
The St. Cloud Lights Festival is brought to you through a partnership between the St. Cloud Christian School and many generous community partners and sponsors.
This is a fundraiser and all proceeds from the event go towards supporting the youth, activities, and future development of the St. Cloud Christian School and the new playground at Spalt Park.
We invite all of Central MN to grab a hot chocolate and come take a stroll through an amazing winter wonderland, as we tell the story of Christmas and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas Season!
10 Days of Pure Christmas Magic!
The 2023 Lights Festival was a huge success! We will be back in 2024 and open evenings Dec. 6th – Dec. 15th. See you all in 2024!
Hours: Lights on at 5:00pm- Lights off at 8:00pm
Cost: $5.00 per person.
Location: St. Cloud Christian School / Spalt Park, East Side of Downtown St. Cloud, MN (Directions)
Lights and bonfires will be on from dusk until close. Hot Chocolate is included with every paid admission.
Schedule of Events
- 12/6 – Opening Night – 5pm Mayoral Lighting Ceremony - Live Nativity with animals - Choirs
- 12/7 – Choirs and Live Nativity Scene
- 12/8 - S’more Night with the St. Cloud PD and Firefighters
- 12/9 – Hot Dog Night (first 250)
- 12/10 – Popcorn Night (Free While supplies last)
- 12/11 – Student Night! Chickfila sandwiches (Free While Supplies Last !
- 12/12 – Lights, music, and Hot Chocolate!
- 12/13 – Choirs and Live Nativity Scene & The SCCS Tour of Gingerbread Homes!
- 12/14 – Costume Night (contest), Choirs and Live Nativity
- 12/15 – Final Night – Santa and his elves will be wandering the park saying hi!
THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS HOT CHOCOLATE SPONSORS
Each night, thanks to the generous support of a local partner, a different group comes full of cheer to help serve hot chocolate and smiles to everyone!
- 12/6 – American Heritage National Bank
- 12/7 – Renewal By Anderson
- 12/8 – PCI (Preferred Credit)
- 12/9– Collins Brothers Towing
- 12/10 – Rice Companies
- 12/11 – Auto Value Parts Stores
- 12/12 – Anderson Trucking Services
- 12/13 – Wilkie Sanderson
- 12/14 – A+ Precision Cleaning & Restoration
- 12/15 – TBA
Donations will be accepted on sight or you can Give Online!
FAQ
LOCATION & PARKING
The St. Cloud Lights Festival is located on the East Side of St. Cloud at Spalt Park. The Park is located right across the street from the St. Cloud Christian School at 430 Third Ave NE St. Cloud, MN 56304. On street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhoods within walking distance. Please be courteous to our neighborhood and do not block alleyways or driveways.
Cost $5.00 per person
The St. Cloud Lights Festival is brought to you by many dedicated volunteers as a fundraiser to support the St. Cloud Christian School. Your generous contribution helps to support the kids and improvements to Spalt Park and the school! Donations are also welcomed and appreciated on site at the event as well as through this giving link.
