Illustration of Santa arriving on a red sleigh pulled by reindeer in a snowy village square as children cheer (HollyDazzle: Festival of Lights)
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HollyDazzle: Festival of Lights

HollyDazzle is an annual festival of lights held in Downtown Forks across Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. The community celebration features holiday light displays and fireworks.

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Neighborhood

Downtown

Location

Grand Forks, ND 58203 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-lights fans

Vibe

Festive and bright

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Dress in warm layers for the late-November outdoor festival, especially if you plan to stay outside for the light displays and fireworks.
  • Use the event map once organizers publish it to plan where to view displays across the downtown area.
  • Allow time to move between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks if you want to see displays across both downtowns.
  • If you want to help, look into HollyDazzle volunteer opportunities before the festival.

Links & Contact

Run by Downtown Development Association

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who puts on HollyDazzle?

The Downtown Development Association in Grand Forks runs it, with sponsors including the City of Grand Forks. This year is the 12th annual HollyDazzle.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. The Downtown Development Association takes volunteers for HollyDazzle.

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