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Here Comes Santa Claus

  • Peace Plaza, Downtown Rochester, MN · Rochester
Rochester Downtown Alliance Publisher / Host Rochester Downtown Alliance
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Here Comes Santa Claus
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This beloved FREE holiday tradition will include fun holiday activities, story time with Mrs. Claus, the daring rescue of Santa atop Old City Hall, the magical holiday tree lighting ceremony on Peace Plaza and memorable photos with Santa in the Galleria. Come Downtown the day after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season!
Schedule of events:
2:30-4:45pm - Mrs. Claus' Workshop | Historic Chateau Theatre & Peace Plaza - Enjoy merry music, nutcracker dancing by Rochester Dance Company, family-friendly games and crafts, letter writing to Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus (in old Laskers building), Polar Pitstop with North Stone Kitchen outside
5pm - Santa’s Rescue | Residences of Old City Hall
5:15pm - Tree Lighting | Peace Plaza
5:30-7pm - Photos with Santa | Galleria at University Square (Second Level)
Presented by Rochester Downtown Alliance
Thank you to our sponsors:
Mayo Clinic
Altra Federal Credit Union
T-Fiber
Black Swan Living
Rochester Library Foundation
For more event information, visit:
https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/here-comes-santa-claus
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Peace Plaza, Downtown Rochester, MN, 107 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902-3005, United States

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