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Vermillion Standstill Parade of Lights
The 9th Annual Standstill Parade of Lights will be held in Historic Downtown Vermillion on Thursday, December 5th at 6pm to officially kick off the holiday season.
You won’t want to miss seeing Santa Claus as he officially lights the Vermillion Christmas Tree. Come check out the floats designed by businesses and organizations from the Vermillion Area, see live music, and enjoy hot drinks and treats.
Following the tree lighting, Santa will be available for pictures at the Library—don’t forget to bring your camera!
Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights
Bring the entire family to the Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights on Thursday, December 5th from 6-8pm. Look for Santa Claus on the very first float! Come early to shop, join in fun activities and to claim your spot along 3rd Street to watch this exciting holiday event!
After the parade, take a short walk to the Meridian Bridge for the official lighting of Yankton’s Christmas Tree, carolers, hot drinks and fireworks!
The Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights is FREE to attend! No tickets required to view the parade or tree lighting ceremony! Find more information or to register your float online at www.cityofyankton.org.
Calvary to Offer “Lights on Broadway”
This Christmas season, Calvary Baptist Church will offer a special gift to the Yankton and surrounding communities called “Lights on Broadway.” On the front of their building, they will have a beautiful display of sparkling lights dancing to festive Christmas music.
The light show will take place December 6-8, December 13-15, December 20-22, and December 27-31 (light show only, no inside activities), from 5:00-9:00 p.m. each night.
The public is invited inside for free hot chocolate, cookies, a photo booth, bouncy house, and kids’ activities on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Calvary is located at 2407 Broadway, Yankton, SD
Light Up Yankton
Light Up the City of Yankton! Whether you’re more of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree kind of holiday decorator or a Clark Griswold type, just don’t be a Grinch. Help us Light Up Yankton! Prizes will be drawn every Friday from Thanksgiving to the new year. Register your home or business at www.yanktonsd.com. A virtual Google map will be posted on the website with participating addresses as we get closer to the holiday season.
Breakfast with Santa
Have a fun filled breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th at St. Agnes School in Vermillion from 9-11:30am. Cost is $10 for adults and 5 for kids. Serving a French toast and sausage breakfast, plus free pictures with Santa, and free crafts for the kids. You can also expect local vendors including the Scholastic book fair. Find more information on the Facebook Event Page: Breakfast With Santa.
