As the air turns crisp and lights begin to twinkle, the City of St. Joseph invites you to kick off the holiday season with festive lighting ceremonies that transform local parks and downtown into winter wonderlands. Grab your cocoa, bundle up, and join the community to illuminate the night together.
Holiday Park Lighting Ceremony
Details: The giant switch is flipped at 6 p.m., lighting up Krug Park with festive displays; free hot cocoa and cookies will be served at the lagoon circle.
Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location: Krug Park, 3500 St. Joseph Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64505
South Pole Lighting Ceremony
Details: At 6:30 p.m., Hyde Park is transformed into “The South Pole” with a light display, an appearance by Santa, and free cookies and cocoa at the gazebo.
Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location: Hyde Park, 402 E Hyde Park Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64504
Downtown Lighting Ceremony
Details: The holiday party kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with music; at about 6 p.m., Santa lights up downtown, followed by carriage rides, hot cocoa, and pop-up shopping in historic downtown St. Joseph.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Location: Coleman Hawkins Park (Felix Street Square), 701 E Felix St, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Final Thoughts
Mark your calendar, gather your friends and family, and start your holiday season right in St. Joseph. Whether you’re strolling through Krug Park’s magical lights, sipping cocoa at Hyde Park’s transformation into the South Pole, or enjoying the downtown spectacle, these events are the perfect way to create festive memories in our community.
If we missed a local lighting ceremony, email me at danielledalton@stjregroup.com or text 913-707-1705 so we can add it. And don’t forget to follow At Home in St. Joe MO on Facebook and Instagram for more local guides!
