Capital City Christmas Celebration


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Dakota West Arts Council and a growing list of organizations, businesses, and individuals are collaborating to create Bismarck’s first ever Capital City Christmas Celebration. It is our goal to bring our community together, attract visitors from outside of our community, and to showcase all the outstanding local entertainment our Capital City offers, especially during the holiday season.

We are asking for your support to help build Bismarck’s community well-being and economic vitality by being a Capital City Christmas Sponsor, making a cash donation, or by donating an item for the Silent and/or Live Auctions being held at the Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Gala. Whatever you give will help us raise necessary funds to reinvest in this event and Bismarck’s public arts and culture tourism.

This year, Capital City Christmas will feature:

Saturday, November 30
​9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Santa Claus is coming to town, and his first stop is at the Bismarck Event Center for breakfast! Enjoy a tasty breakfast with Santa
​and activities to get you in the mood for this
upcoming Holiday Season.

Remember to bring your camera or cell phone to photograph your little one with Santa, and visit with his elves.

Breakfast with Santa is a part of the Capital City Christmas Celebration!

To learn more and purchase tickets, please follow the link below!




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Saturday, November 30
​5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Bundle up and come gather in Peace Park and the parking plaza located at
400 E. Front Avenue for the lighting of 
Bismarck's Christmas tree and Peace Park. 

The Tree Lighting Ceremony
begins at 5:30 p.m. and
will include caroling and fun for all. 
Join members of the
Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus,
Central Dakota Children's Choir,
and a magical group of instrumental artists
to celebrate the holiday season. 
A Christmas Mingle will follow at the 
Bismarck Event Center.

Tree lighting sponsored by
Tim and Ramona Furlong

Peace Park lighting sponsored by
Montana Dakota Utilities, MDU

To learn more on the Tree Lighting Ceremony and activities to follow, please follow the link below!
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Tuesday, December 31
​8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

You're invited to one of Capital City Christmas'  most anticipated event, our
​Mayor's New Year's Eve Gala!

Enjoy a Welcome and Live Auction with Mayor Bakken and Bill Sorenson, as well as a Silent Auction throughout the evening! Dance the night away with music from a local favorite, OVEReducated. Join in on an Official Toast to the New Year and end the unforgettable evening with Fireworks over the City.

Fireworks over the City: December 31 at Midnight, Free to the Community, at the Bismarck Event Center Southeast Parking Lot.

To learn more on the Mayor's New Year's Eve Gala, and how to purchase tickets, please follow the link below!





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