Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the Holidaze Festival Parade with activities all day long in Willmar.
Kick off the holiday season with the Holidaze Festival in Willmar Saturday, November 22nd, 2025.
Besides the parade at 6:30 pm, there will be other activities starting at 2:30 pm, all located in downtown Willmar.
Be sure to dress accordingly for outdoor activities! Activities include:
- Holiday movie showing: The Grinch
- Free hot chocolate (starting at 4pm, while supplies last)
- Meet Santa
- Family activities
- Festival of Trees at the Barn Theatre
- Touch a Truck
- 1st Annual Holidaze Lantern Walk
- and more!
During the parade you’re welcome to donate a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. They will be at the Barn Theater collecting toys.
Check the website for more information and a full schedule.
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