Sauk Rapids Downtown
Join us in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota for a magical day and night of holiday festivities! Our city celebration includes the sparkle of downtown lights, an artisan market, business market, horse-drawn wagon rides, a llama wonderama, holiday creations classes, a living nativity, two very merry meat raffles, a lighted grand parade featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Christmas concert of the season, endless shopping specials, Jingle Bingo, and more!
Enjoy a variety of menu items from our downtown eateries and warm up during the parade with free hot chocolate and candy for the kids!
Lighted Parade
Enjoy the sparkle of festive floats and performers from community businesses and organizations as they light up the night during our holiday parade starting at 5pm on 2nd Avenue. Free hot chocolate along the route and candy for the kids. Watch for Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage, too!
Business Market
& Photos with Santa
Come to the Government Center on Summit Ave N from 9:30-4:30 to visit and shop with local businesses who will be showcased with a variety of products and services.
Families are invited to take photos with SANTA CLAUS (9:30-4pm) in the hallway to capture magical moments.
Christmas Concert by SRR Area Musicians Collective
A collective of Choirs, Ensembles, Bands, and musical groups will perform an unforgettable Christmas Concert for the community at 6:30pm at the SRR High School. The musicians come from all over the state to fill the evening with sounds of the season for all ages to enjoy! FREE ADMISSION–with goodwill donations accepted to support the Sauk Rapids-Rice Music Boosters. (SCAN THE QR CODE TO CONTRIBUTE)
Toys For Tots
Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Sauk Rapids Fire Station, 408 N Benton Drive, from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy cookies, coffee and hot chocolate. Firefighters also will be collecting Toys for Tots at 5pm at the start of the Jingle & Mingle Lighted Parade! Thank you for your generosity to Toys for Tots!
Holiday Creations Classes
SIGN UP NOW by clicking on the CLASS Links below! These classes are being offered during Jingle & Mingle at the Sauk Rapids VFW on N Benton Drive. Select from Building a Charcuterie Board, creating a Nordic Cross Stitch Ornament, or making a Bargello Embroidered Bookmark. Enjoy the fun with these small groups in a relaxed setting and let your holiday creativity shine!
Sleigh Bell Fundraiser for a 30 ft LED Tree
Purchase these glistening 3" Sleigh Bells to commemorate the 5th Annual Sauk Rapids Downtown Jingle & Mingle! Come to the SR Government Center from 9:30-4:30 to get YOURS for a minimum $10ea donation. This is a community fundraiser with proceeds going towards the future purchase of a 30ft commercial LED LIGHTED TREE! Imagine this spectacular sight during the holiday season at The Clearing in Sauk Rapids. Your generous support will help us obtain the funding towards a beautiful 30ft LED Tree for everyone to enjoy! Limited Supply. Don't miss out!
