Celebrating Nisswa City of Lights

Celebrating Nisswa City of Lights

Two kids eat ice cream in front of a fire on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, during Nisswa City of Lights celebration. The annual event featured train rides, Polar Express storytelling, delicious food merchants, warm bonfires, hot cider and mini donuts, holiday carolers, a live Nativity, a Christmas tree lighting and fireworks.]]>

Nisswa shines bright for 44th annual City of Lights celebration

NISSWA — Brisk weather and snowy scenery arrived just in time for the 44th annual Nisswa City of Lights event Friday, Nov. 28, in downtown Nisswa. Santa and Mrs. Claus, a petting zoo, bonfires, caroling, a live Nativity scene, storytelling and hot cocoa were all a part of the celebration, as well as the lighting of thousands of holiday lights throughout downtown Nisswa. The annual event is always held the day after Thanksgiving. In a display of …