The crowd favorite event is back and bigger than ever. Our public button reveal, tree lighting and movie night will take place on Saturday, December 3rd.
Festivities kick-off at 5 PM with the unveiling of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2023 buttons! Then watch live entertainment from 5:30-6:30 PM with The Mistletones and then make your way to the North Plaza for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7 PM. Finish the evening with the showing of the classic holiday movie, Elf. The tree will be lit through the remainder of December on the North Plaza, the perfect back drop for family holiday photos!
Schedule of Events:
5 PM: Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2023 Button Reveal
5:30 PM – LIVE Holiday entertainment with The Mistletones
7 PM – Tree lighting ceremony
7:15 PM – Movie night featuring Elf
5 PM: Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2023 Button Reveal
5:30 PM – LIVE Holiday entertainment with The Mistletones
7 PM – Tree lighting ceremony
7:15 PM – Movie night featuring Elf
This is a free community event open to the public. No tickets are necessary.
Visit the European Christmas Market on the East Plaza while you’re here! Shop for unique, handmade holiday gifts and decorations from local vendors, drink Glühwein (spiced mulled wine), and taste European inspired food and delicacies.
Getting to Union Depot:
Parking – http://www.uniondepot.org/about/parking/
Transit – http://www.uniondepot.org/transit/transit-map/
Getting to Union Depot:
Parking – http://www.uniondepot.org/about/parking/
Transit – http://www.uniondepot.org/transit/transit-map/
Give your family plenty of time to walk from the parking areas to the celebration in the Waiting Room.
Check out Union Depot’s holiday event schedule at uniondepot.org/holiday
BUY YOUR BUTTONS:
Buy your 2023 buttons after the unveiling at Cub and other local businesses around the Twin Cities. We’ll also be selling buttons on December 3rd at Union Depot and at upcoming Minnesota Wild games.