Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Bismarck (2026)
Two organizer-published holiday light events are listed in Bismarck and Mandan for the 2026 season. Both are free to attend, and their official pages give the dates, times and locations.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Christmas Tree Lighting | Bismarck | November 28, 2026 | 6 to 6:30 pm | Free |
| Mandan Holiday Lights on Main | Mandan | November 27, 2026 - January 9, 2027 | 5 - 10 PM | Free |
Every event, in detail
Capital City Christmas Tree Lighting
400 East Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Tree lighting
- Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Carolers
- Fireworks
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Starts
- 6 to 6:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
The Capital City Christmas tree lighting takes place at Peace Park, where Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive, carolers perform and the tree is lit, followed by fireworks. The gathering point is Peace Park at 400 East Front Ave.
Details from capitalcitychristmasnd.com, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Mandan Holiday Lights on Main
511 W Main St, Mandan, ND 58554; 301 W Main St, Mandan, ND 58554
- Holiday light displays
- Grand lighting
- Santa’s arrival
- Date
- November 27, 2026 - January 9, 2027
- Starts
- 5 - 10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
Holiday Lights on Main opens with its grand lighting and Santa’s arrival at Main Street and Dykshoorn Park. The seasonal display is located at Dykshoorn Park and Heritage Park.
Details from visitmandan.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 Bismarck open this year?
Capital City Christmas Tree Lighting: November 28, 2026. Mandan Holiday Lights on Main: November 27, 2026 - January 9, 2027.
Are there free Christmas parades and tree lightings near Bismarck?
Capital City Christmas Tree Lighting and Mandan Holiday Lights on Main list 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 Bismarck, ND that should be here? Tell us.
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