Reimagine Mason City Christmas
This downtown holiday celebration features an array of vendor booths to explore throughout the day. Visitors can also gather to watch an evening lights parade make its way through the streets toward City Hall.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Vendor booths: 8am - 6pm; lights parade: 5PM; parade participant lineup: 4:30.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- If you're joining the lights parade, complete the participation form in advance; participants line up at 4:30 p.m. at Pine and Mason, behind Casey’s.
- For parade viewing, note the route: south on Mason to Chestnut, then Main, ending at the City Hall parking lot.
- Browse the downtown vendor booths between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., the hours listed for booths at this event.
- Dress warmly for the evening parade, which follows downtown streets outdoors, and be prepared to stand while watching.
- Vendors who want a booth should download the application, mail it with payment, and meet the November 1, 2026 deadline.
Links & Contact
Run by Reimagine Mason City Foundation
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 website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
Browse the vendor booths downtown during the day. In the evening, watch the lights parade roll through the streets to City Hall.
How do I become a vendor?
Download the vendor application, fill it out, and mail it in with your payment. Applications and payment are due by November 1, 2026.
Can my group be in the lights parade?
Yes. Fill out the parade form ahead of time. Participants line up at the corner of Pine and Mason, behind Casey's.
What route does the lights parade take?
It goes south on Mason to Chestnut Street, then along Chestnut to Main. From there it heads south on Main and ends at the City Hall parking lot.
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