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Downtown Sioux Falls

33rd Annual

Parade of Lights

Want to be part of the holiday magic? Register your float today and help light up downtown Sioux Falls!

Deadline: November 10
Spots are limited—don’t wait!

2025 Float Application

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HOLIDAY SEASON

November – January

Downtown Sioux Falls is creating a new plaza experience this holiday season. The area known as the 10th Street Mural Plaza, which is in front of the city-owned parking ramp along 10th Street, will be the new home of the MarketBeat Holiday Plaza. The 50-foot tree that had been in front of the Washington Pavilion for the past five years is being moved to this new location.

HOLIDAY PLAZA

TREE LIGHTING @ 6:30pm FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th

Parade of Lights

Kick off the holiday season in dazzling style at the 33rd Annual 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.

Pork-tober in Downtown

Pork Showdown returns for its 5th year for the whole month of October. Sample over 28 different specialty pork dishes from Downtown restaurants.

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CELEBRATE THE BIG SIOUX RIVER: RIVERFEST RETURNS SEPTEMBER 20

Downtown Sioux Falls Happy Hour Hotspots

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer

Downtown Mural

Call for Artist

The City of Sioux Falls has issued an RFQ inviting artists to qualify for upcoming public art opportunities that enhance the city’s cultural landscape. Learn more about how to get involved and contribute to Sioux Falls’ growing arts scene here.

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