A beloved winter holiday festival is returning to its downtown Minneapolis roots this year.
Holidazzle, which was canceled last year due to a funding shortfall, is set to return to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis the Minneapolis Downtown Council announced on Wednesday.
The event featuring a European-style Christmas market had been held at Loring Park since 2013, but originally started in 1992 with events such as a parade down Nicollet Mall drawing countless people.
Events this year will take place from 6th Street to Peavey Plaza from Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 22.
“Holidazzle is the perfect way to bring people together to celebrate our beautiful city in our winter season,” wrote Adam Duininck, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council. “From Minnesota-made treats to community performances to families making their holiday memories, it’s a true showcase of the talent, creativity, and spirit that makes Minneapolis shine!”
Holidazzle events this year are set to include:
- Light and art installations
- Holiday shopping pop-ups featuring Minneapolis Craft Market, Dayton’s Holiday Market, Chameleon Shoppes featuring BIPOC women-owned vendors, and Minneapolis Vintage Market
- Two entertainment stages
- Free Roller Skating and Minne-Golf
- Visits with Santa
The Minneapolis Downtown Council is also boasting a Holidazzle Hospitality Hub, "A private indoor location on Nicollet Mall designed exclusively for festive fiestas."