Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights

04/09/2026

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12/16/2025

Join us for some fun outdoor activity after the New Year!! Another great physical and mental challenge for 2026!!! See details below.

12/15/2025

Christmas Concert tomorrow night…plus a cookie walk!!!!

Due to no school today...

12/13/2025

Holiday Cheer is going to be in full swing today......Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers, doors open at 2pm, show at 3pm. Tickets still available at the door.

12/13/2025

Holiday Jam happening TODAY!

12/11/2025

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers tickets WILL be available this Saturday, Dec.13th at the door starting at 2pm, but save yourself the time and pick them up in advance at The Summit Activities Center or online at cityofyankton.org

12/09/2025

A simple act can spread so much JOY! Consider gifting a ticket to Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers to someone special in your life that might need a little "pick me up" this holiday season. This concert is sure to bring some JOY to all in attendance. Tickets available at the Summit Activities Center or online at cityofyankton.org

12/08/2025

The premier Holiday Concert experience happening THIS WEEKEND in Yankton. Join the Hegg Brothers for Holiday Jam, Saturday Dec. 13th in the Yankton High School Theatre. Doors open at 2pm, show begins at 3pm. Tickets available at The Summit Activities Center or online at cityofyankton.org.

12/05/2025

Thanks to ALL our participants in the City of Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights! Dozens upon Dozens of floats illuminated the Meridian District to kick off the holiday season. Our judges have selected a hand full of winners in a variety of categories. We appreciate all the community support and can't wait to see you all back again next year!

12/05/2025

If you weren’t able to make it down to the tree lighting, enjoy the video!

12/04/2025

As if you needed one more reason to get excited for the City of Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights, kicking off the parade tonight, the YHS Acapella Choir will be performing LIVE at various locations along the parade route just minutes before the parade kicks off at 6pm. Come out and hear some amazing kids perform some Christmas classics for all in attendance. Pre-parade activities kick off at 4pm, followed by the parade at 6pm, and Christmas tree lighting, fireworks, and Riverside Park lighting to follow at the Capitol Building.