November 2025

On Friday, November 28th, New Ulm officially kicked off the holiday season with the 2025 Parade of Lights, bringing residents and visitors together for an evening filled with festive lights, tradition, and community spirit. Downtown Minnesota Street was lined with spectators as glowing floats, holiday music, and cheerful crowds transformed the heart of the city

This year, the Downtown Action Team planned the inaugural Weihnachts Markt Holiday Market, held on Friday, November 28th. Inspired by the traditional open-air Christmas markets of Germany and Austria, the Weihnachts Markt transformed German Park into a cozy outdoor marketplace filled with seasonal cheer. Throughout the afternoon, visitors wandered among vendor booths offering handmade gifts,