Mandan Holiday Lights on Main
Visitors can explore a walk-through winter wonderland with one million lights and 23 themed displays, or view the illuminated parks on a drive down Main Street. Guests can warm up by outdoor firepits, listen to favorite Christmas music, and meet Santa on select evenings. The event also features charity trees, a Christmas tree shop, and occasional complimentary hot chocolate.
What to Expect
Features one million lights and 23 themed displays along Main Street.
Event Details
Duration
45 nights.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Mandan
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Mandan Progress Organization
Food & Drink
Free hot chocolate is frequently available from 6–8 PM, though it may not always be available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-lights fans
Vibe
Festive, glowing, community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Holiday Lights nightly: 5 - 10 PM; Grand Lighting on November 27, 2026: 6 - 10 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a bag of non-perishable food to drop in the bins around the park, since donations go to AID Inc, Mandan's food pantry.
- Come back on different nights, because sponsor-powered themed nights can add activities, food or a visit from Santa.
- Dress warmly for walking through the parks, and stop at the firepits to warm up between displays.
- On a bitter night, drive down Main Street, which runs alongside the lights, so you can see them from your car.
- Pick up your Christmas tree at the Holiday Lights Tree Shop run by the Mandan Lions while you're there.
Special Events & Promotions
- Grand Lighting with Santa's arrival on Black Friday, November 27.
- Sponsor-powered themed nights that can include fun activities, food or other surprises.
- Santa visits on select nights.
- Free hot chocolate on many evenings, though not every night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see?
There are 1 million lights and 23 themed displays for pictures and gazing, along with smaller lights and miniature displays. Christmas favorites play throughout, and you can warm up by the firepits.
Can I see the lights without getting out of the car?
Yes. The lights run parallel to Main Street, so you can drive by without feeling the cold.
Is there hot chocolate?
Free hot chocolate is often served in the early evening. It isn't available every night.
Can I bring a food donation?
Yes. Every night you can drop non-perishable food items in the bins around the park. Donations go to AID Inc, the local food pantry.
Where can I get a Christmas tree?
Buy one at the Holiday Lights Tree Shop, run by the Mandan Lions. You can also see the Christmas Trees of Charity at the Morton Mandan Public Library. Each tree supports a local cause.
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