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The Best Places To See Holiday Lights in Rochester MN and The Surrounding Area for 2024

Justin Schwirtz

Justin was born and raised in South East Minnesota where now he and his wife Sarah reside in Rochester where they have raised their 3 children Dominic...

Justin was born and raised in South East Minnesota where now he and his wife Sarah reside in Rochester where they have raised their 3 children Dominic...

Nov 5 3 minutes read

The Holidays Have Arrived for 2024!

Not only do we love this time of year, but we love seeing all of the lights and decorations all over Rochester and the surrounding area. 

*we'll try to update with any changes, please don't be shy to share any places we should add! 

1. Map of some of The Best Neighborhoods for Christmas Lights in Rochester 

(Homes throughout Rochester) Foxcroft, Pill Hill, Mayo Woodlands, Scenic Oaks, Country Club Manor, Pinewood Ridge, Century Hills and many more.

*If you know of more good spots add it to the list!

Google Map of the Lights in Rochester

2. Holiday Lights Trolley Ride  

"Sit back and relax while the trolley takes you on a tour of the hot spots!"   

Rochester Trolley Company in Rochester, MN

More Information Rochester MN Tours

3. Kiwanis Holiday Lights (Sibley Park, Mankato)


The Kiwanis Holiday Lights event is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Mankato. It's a festive celebration of holiday lights that takes place in the Greater Mankato Area and aims to honor past traditions while promoting the communities we serve. Additionally, the event is also dedicated to collecting food donations for those in need.

Where: Sibley Park, Mankato, MN
When: November 29–December 31, 2024!
Sunday–Thursday 5:00–9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 5:00–10:00 PM
Presented by Mankato Area Foundation and CHS


More Information

4. Rotary Lights (LaCrosse WI)

Cross the river over to Wisconsin: Riverside Park 100 State Street La Crosse, Wisconsin 

-  "This one I've been to and it was impressive!" - Justin 

Rotary Lights is a holiday light show in La Crosse, WI with the mission to feed the hungry. Food contributions are collected to donate to local food pantries.

Open yearly from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve 5-10 pm, except Christmas Day/Eve 5-9 pm, and New Year's Eve 5 pm-1 am.

Contact info: (608) 784-9993 email: [email protected]  


 




La Crosse Rotary / FB page

 5. Downtown Rochester, MN Lights

  •   The Plumber House Christmas Tree  "One of my personal favorites" Justin
  •     St. Marys Hospital:  The Nativity 
  •     Peace Plaza:  on 1st Ave  (between the Galleria and the Gonda Building
  •     Downtowns Skyway's