The holidays in Saint Paul are shining a little brighter this year, thanks to the Saint Paulidays campaign that has officially been unleashed by Visit Saint Paul, transforming the city into a festive winter hub teeming with activities and shopping that could make even Scrooge crack a smile. Not one to shy away from the merriment, the City of Saint Paul is bursting at the seams from late November all the way through December with an arsenal of holiday lights, decorations, and events designed to enthrall every last one of us, regardless of age.
Whether it's the European Christmas Market that's beckoning with its old-world charm or the blanket of twinkling lights enveloping Mears Park and Rice Park, the city is a buzz with spirit and, locals and visitors alike are encouraged to dive headfirst into the frolicsome fray with the promise of the GLOW Holiday Festival, where magic seems to hang heavy in the air, or prowl through the myriad of local shops dangling the perfect gifts for those on your "naughty or nice" list.
And for those entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to hitch a ride on the Saint Paulidays sleigh, Visit Saint Paul has made it easier than pie; just submit your event to the Visit Saint Paul event calendar for free, select the “Saint Paulidays” category, snag some snazzy campaign graphics, spread the word on social media using their ready-to-post drafts or conjure your own, and don't forget that all-important #SaintPaulidays hashtag, you'll be golden.
Peek into the plethora of holiday markets and events: take a gander at the Palace Theatre Holiday Market scheduled for November 29 and 30, or jaunt over to the European Christmas Market starting November 29 and spanning four weekends at Union Depot, and don't let the Selby Avenue Small Business Saturday Celebration slip by on November 30, there’s an event to fit every festive fancy. Other notable events include the Holiday Bazaar at The Black Market on December 14 and the merriment goes on; in fact, if your sleuthing turns up an event that's screaming for attention, send word to the Planning and Economic Development team faster than you can say "holiday cheer".
Amid the cold snap of the season, Saint Paul is a beacon of warmth—it's a holiday buffet and everyone's invited to feast on the joy, so dust off your jingle bells, polish those menorahs, and prepare to be festooned with all the glittering trappings of Saint Paulidays, because 'tis the season to bask in the glow of community and cheer, and Saint Paul is staking its claim as the place to be this holiday season.
