Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Sioux Falls (2026)
Two qualifying 2026 holiday events are confirmed on city or organizer pages: Sioux Falls’ Winter Wonderland kickoff and the downtown Parade of Lights. The kickoff includes the city tree lighting; the parade route runs along Phillips Avenue.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Wonderland at The Falls! | Sioux Falls | November 20, 2026 | 5 p.m.; holiday tree lighting at 6 p.m. | Free |
| 34th Annual First Bank & Trust Parade of Lights | Sioux Falls | Friday, November 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Free and open to the public |
Every event, in detail
Winter Wonderland at The Falls!
131 E Falls Park Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Holiday lights
- Tree lighting
- Fireworks
- Date
- November 20, 2026
- Starts
- 5 p.m.; holiday tree lighting at 6 p.m.
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
Winter Wonderland opens with the lighting of The Falls, followed by the city holiday tree lighting at Jacobson Plaza and fireworks. Falls Park is at 131 E Falls Park Drive, and the display can be viewed along North Weber Avenue or North Phillips Avenue.
Details from siouxfalls.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
34th Annual First Bank & Trust Parade of Lights
Downtown Sioux Falls, Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
- Lighted floats
- Holiday music
- Downtown Holiday Tree lighting
- Date
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Starts
- 6:00 PM
- Cost
- Free and open to the public
- Good for
- Families
The 34th annual Parade of Lights features lighted floats and holiday music. It travels south along Phillips Avenue from 13th Street to 5th Street.
Details from experiencesiouxfalls.com, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
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Questions people ask
When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Sioux Falls open this year?
Winter Wonderland at The Falls!: November 20, 2026. 34th Annual First Bank & Trust Parade of Lights: Friday, November 27, 2026.
Are there free Christmas parades and tree lightings near Sioux Falls?
Winter Wonderland at The Falls! and 34th Annual First Bank & Trust Parade of Lights 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 Sioux Falls, SD that should be here? Tell us.
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