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SUMMARY:Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nNorth Branch Beautification Association Presents\n10 Years of\nChristmas Magic\nA North Branch holiday tradition\n\nSATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026\n\n  \n\n\n3:30–7:30 PM\nCentral Park · North Branch, Minnesota\nFREE COMMUNITY EVENT · ALL ARE WELCOME!\n\n\n\n\nJoin the North Branch Beautification Association as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Annual Christmas Festival!\nFor 10 wonderful years, our community has come together to celebrate the holiday season, create lasting memories, and enjoy the magic of Christmas in downtown North Branch. This year, we’re making it an extra-special celebration, and we can’t wait to share it with you!\nBring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening filled with holiday lights, festive entertainment, Christmas shopping, delicious food, and a special visit from Santa himself!\n\n\n\nThe Festivities Begin!\n3:30 PM · Central Park\n\nChristmas Market\nBrowse local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade creations, holiday goodies, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop local this Christmas season!\n\n\nFood Trucks & Holiday Treats\nCome hungry and enjoy delicious food and treats from participating food trucks.\n\n\nLive Entertainment\nEnjoy festive music and live performances throughout the event in our beautifully decorated Central Park gazebo.\n\n\nBonfire & FREE S’mores\nGather around the fire, warm up, and enjoy complimentary s’mores with family and friends!\n\n\n\n\n\n5:20 PM\nThe Christmas Parade Begins!\nOne of our favorite holiday traditions returns!\nWatch downtown North Branch come alive with beautifully decorated floats, sparkling Christmas lights, festive music, and local businesses and community organizations spreading holiday cheer!\nThe parade will travel through downtown North Branch and conclude at Central Park.\n\n\n\n\n6:00–6:15 PM\nThe Christmas Tree Lighting\nOne of the most magical moments of the evening! The parade arrives at Central Park, where Santa Claus will make his special entrance and join us for our annual community tree lighting celebration.\nGather around our community Christmas tree for the countdown as Santa officially lights the tree!\n\nDuring the celebration:\n\nSanta’s arrival and our community countdown\nSpecial announcements celebrating 10 years of Christmas magic\nAnnouncement of the Merry Main Street Christmas Decorating Contest winners\nAnnouncement of the Best Christmas Parade Float winner\n\n\nTree lighting is expected to begin between 6:00 and 6:15 PM, following Santa’s arrival.\n\n\n\n6:40 PM\nVisits with Santa Begin!\nSanta will be ready to greet the children and families of North Branch!\nBring your cameras, capture those special Christmas memories, and let the little ones share their Christmas wishes with Santa.\nVisits are expected to begin around 6:40 PM, following the tree lighting celebration.\n\n\n\nMake Memories With Us!\nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you on December 5th!\nHosted by the North Branch Beautification Association, Inc.\n\n\n\nHelp Make the Magic Happen!\nFeeling the holiday spirit? Become a sponsor of this amazing community event! We’d love to recognize you as one of our valued community partners.\n\nemail us at beautificationnb@gmail.com\n\n\n
URL:https://northbranchchamber.com/events/christmas-festival/
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LOCATION:North Branch, MN
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