Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Festival of Lights
Address: Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502, Riley County
Highlights
Magical display that lights up Blue Earth Plaza
Features a 68-foot-tall lighted tree
Family-Friendly Event
Celebrating over 11 years of MHK Traditions
Tree Lightening Ceremony held on the Friday after Thanksgiving
Family Christmas Carnival held on the first Saturday in December
Key Details
Display will be running in Blue Earth Plaza
From Day after Thanksgiving through January 1
Open to the public – FREE
Overview
The Festival of Lights is a magical display of lights with a large festive holiday tree in the middle of the Blue Earth Plaza on display from the Friday after Thanksgiving through the New Year. Watch as the holiday lights dance to the holiday jingles played throughout the plaza, and join your neighbors and Santa the Friday after Thanksgiving to light our 68 foot tall tree during the annual Tree Lightening Ceremony. And, come enjoy the Family Christmas Carnival on Saturday, December 2, and as often as you wish to feel the holiday spirit.


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