New Ulm’s 37th Annual Parade of Lights
Coming Friday, November 28, 2025
The holiday season will soon be upon us, and with that comes the 37^th Annual New Ulm Parade of Lights!  The parade, which is organized by the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, is always held the Friday after Thanksgiving.  This year it will take place on Friday, November 28^th, at 6:00 pm.  It will run through the downtown area along Minnesota Street, from 4^th South to 4^th North.  Note: there will be no parking on Minnesota Street from 1st South to 4th North.  This is for safety reasons as well as for guest experience.  The historic downtown will be decked out for the holidays. Real Christmas trees, wreaths, and lights will line the street downtown!
 
The parade, which celebrates the holiday season and welcomes Santa to the community, will feature about 70 units, all lit with lights proclaiming their organization, business, or association.  Christmas music and festive lights, with the grand finale of Santa Claus riding atop the historic New Ulm fire truck, will leave everyone feeling merry and bright!

The Official Ceremonial Tree Lighting, led by Mayor Kathleen Backer, will take place at 5pm at City Hall! 
 
New last year - several businesses and organizations are planning extra activities, to help make the entire evening even more fun! 

We will provide this list with 2025 events as we get closer to the date!  Check back for more details

Businesses looking to participate? Click here for our Holiday Events Business Registration Form!
 
For more information about the 37^th Annual New Ulm Parade of Lights, or other events happening that evening, contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, chamber@newulm.com or 507-233-4300, or online at https://business.newulm.com/events/calendar.  The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce has a membership of 380+ businesses including New Ulm’s largest employers, retailers, professional services, and interested individuals. The Chamber’s mission is encouraging economic growth in our community by supporting our members through business development, networking, education, advocacy, and access to resources.