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Parade of Lights

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November 27th – 6:00 pm

Kick off the holiday season in dazzling style at the 34th Annual First Bank & Trust Parade of Lights, a cherished Downtown Sioux Falls tradition! Gather with friends and family along Phillips Avenue to watch beautifully lit floats, festive music, and holiday magic light up the night.  Powered by Xcel Energy.

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Downtown Christmas Market

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December 5th – 3:00pm

Get ready for the new, Downtown Christmas Market, modeled after traditional European Christmas markets, on Saturday, December 5, at Cherapa Place Plaza. All are welcome to attend this festive outdoor gathering, which is made possible through an AARP Livable Communities Grant and designed to activate downtown during the winter season.

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Podcast from Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. featuring local celebrities, restauranteurs, influencers, politicians, residents, retailers, guides and friends of the district. Hosted by CEO, Brandon Hanson. New episodes Wednesdays.

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Holiday Vendors Requested

Holiday Vendors Requested

DTSF seeking a limited number of holiday vendors for it’s inaugural Christmas Market on December 5th. Click through to apply.

Proposal would add properties to downtown Business Improvement District

Proposal would add properties to downtown Business Improvement District

The Downtown BID is critical to the activation, advocacy and ambassador program that DTSF offers and represents property owners coming together to share services.

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Downtowns do not become great by accident

Downtowns do not become great by accident

Downtown Sioux Falls is also becoming what many cities are working hard to create: a complete neighborhood.
CJ Schwan’s commits to historic sponsorship in support of Downtown Sioux Falls

CJ Schwan’s commits to historic sponsorship in support of Downtown Sioux Falls

CJ Schwan’s has become Downtown Sioux Falls Inc.’s signature event season sponsor from 2026 through 2030, a first-of-its-kind partnership in the organization’s 38-year history.
Downtown Sioux Falls ambassador program surges ahead of last year’s strong results

Downtown Sioux Falls ambassador program surges ahead of last year’s strong results

Through Aug. 19, DTSF ambassadors had completed 82,786 tasks — already 27 percent more than the 65,376 tasks completed during all of 2025, with more than four months still remaining in the year.

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