2025 Official Tree Lighting with Mayor Kathleen Backer

Join us for the official 40' Upside-Down Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Mayor Kathleen Backer! It's a full day of fun - see below for more:

12-5pm - Weihnachts Markt - New Ulm Holiday Market
5pm – Official Tree Lighting at German Park
Downtime in between the fun? Grab some dinner, do some shopping, visit with friends
6pm – 37th Annual Parade of Lights
 
Celebrate the holidays all day with a variety of events throughout New Ulm.  Check out https://business.newulm.com/events/calendar to learn more.