Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Grand Forks (2026)
Two 2026 holiday events are listed for Grand Forks and East Grand Forks: HollyDazzle, which includes a parade of lights and a tree lighting, and a drive-through holiday light display. The parade route, start time and free admission are published by the Downtown Development Association; the light display’s dates and hours are published by Visit Grand Forks.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HollyDazzle: Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting | Grand Forks and East Grand Forks | Sunday, November 22, 2026 | Parade starts at 5:30PM | Free |
| Lions Clubs Christmas in the Park | Grand Forks | November 27, 2026 to December 31, 2026 | 5:30 PM –10:00 PM | See website |
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HollyDazzle: Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, ND 58203
- Holiday parade of lights
- Tree lighting
- Fireworks
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Starts
- Parade starts at 5:30PM
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
HollyDazzle includes a holiday parade of lights and a tree lighting in Town Square. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m., goes down Demers from 5th Street, crosses the bridge into East Grand Forks, and ends in the parking lot in front of Blue Moose and Bernie’s.
Details from downtownforks.com, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Lions Clubs Christmas in the Park
120 Euclid Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201
- Drive-through lights
- Date
- November 27, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Starts
- 5:30 PM –10:00 PM
- Good for
- Families
The Lions Clubs Christmas in the Park is a drive-through holiday light display in Lincoln Drive Park. The listed schedule is November 27 through December 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
Details from visitgrandforks.com, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
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Questions people ask
When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Grand Forks open this year?
HollyDazzle: Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting: Sunday, November 22, 2026. Lions Clubs Christmas in the Park: November 27, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Are there free Christmas parades and tree lightings near Grand Forks?
HollyDazzle: Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting lists free admission. Some activities inside may still cost extra.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the parade or lighting's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Christmas. Run a parade or lighting in Grand Forks, ND that should be here? Tell us.