Mandan will switch on its Holiday Lights on Main displays the night after Thanksgiving. The Holiday Lights on Main Grand Lighting is set for Friday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m. in Dykshoorn Park, according to the City of Mandan's November 2026 e-Messenger newsletter.
What's planned
The city's newsletter lists Christmas music, Santa's arrival, the official lighting ceremony, free hot chocolate and wagon rides for the evening. The newsletter says the lights will be on display throughout Dykshoorn and Heritage Parks.
The Mandan Progress Organization is the contact for the event, and the newsletter lists its number as 701-751-2983. The newsletter does not say how long the lights will stay up this season or whether weather could move the ceremony.
The rest of the weekend
The same newsletter lists Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28, the day after Black Friday, and encourages shoppers to support independent local businesses.
The newsletter also describes the Memorial Highway Gift Card Program. Digital gift cards for participating businesses are sold through VisitMandan.com, and the City of Mandan adds a 25% match as a separate bonus card, according to the newsletter. The newsletter says Memorial Highway will have all five lanes open to traffic for the winter season.
Beautification nominations
Mandan's Community Beautification Committee also takes nominations all year, and seasonal and holiday displays are one of its award categories. The committee's 2026 winners were recognized at the Nov. 3 City Commission meeting. Residents can nominate properties at cityofmandan.com/recognitionprogram.
Sources: City of Mandan November 2026 e-Messenger · City of Mandan news · Beautification Recognition Winners Recognized