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Dec 15, 2023
Kiwanis Holiday Lights Train and Frequently Asked Questions
Kiwanis Holiday Lights is excited to unveil the Kiwanis Holiday Lights train on Monday, December 18, 2023, during a private...


Sep 24, 2020
Kiwanis Holiday Lights Cancels 2020 Season due to COVID-19 Restrictions
Kiwanis Holiday Lights, an annual celebration of holiday lights and displays in Mankato’s Sibley Park, will cancel the 2020 season.


Jan 24, 2020
Kiwanis Holiday Lights Donates $65,000 to 69 Nonprofit Volunteer Groups and 2019 Event Statistics
The Kiwanis Holiday Lights Board of Directors is pleased to announce $65,000 will be donated to 69 non-profit organizations.


Dec 18, 2019
Watch as a Festive Holiday Train is Carved from Ice Dec. 20-21
Live Ice Carving in Sibley Park
Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21


Jan 23, 2018
Kiwanis Holiday Lights Donates $62,000 to 78 Area Nonprofits and 2017 Event Statistics
The Kiwanis Holiday Lights Board of Directors is pleased to announce $62,000 will be donated to the 78 non-profit organizations.


Dec 22, 2017
Kiwanis Holiday Lights President Scott Wojcik Receives December “Good People Award” from KEYC-TV
The Kiwanis Holiday Lights has become a tradition of holiday cheer for those across Southern Minnesota.


Dec 18, 2017
Transformer Repairs Complete After Weekend Power Outages at Kiwanis Holiday Lights
Repairs are complete after a blown transformer caused a power outage at Kiwanis Holiday Lights last Friday and Saturday evenings.


Apr 4, 2017
Kiwanis Holiday Lights chosen to Represent MN-Dak District in International Contest
Kiwanis Holiday Lights chosen to represent Kiwanis Minnesota-Dakotas District in International Signature Project Contest.


Nov 20, 2016
Fifth annual Kiwanis Holiday Lights to Kick-Off November 25
The Mankato Downtown Kiwanis Club will host the Fifth Annual Kiwanis Holiday Lights November 25 to December 31, 2016.


Nov 18, 2015
Fourth Annual Kiwanis Holiday Lights to Feature “Old Man Winter” Theme
The Mankato Downtown Kiwanis Club will host the Fourth Annual Kiwanis Holiday Lights November 27 to December 31, 2015.


Nov 11, 2014
Media Preview Scheduled for November 24
The Kiwanis Holiday Lights Board of Directors will hold a Media Preview on Monday, November 24 at 5:30 p.m.


Nov 1, 2014
Kiwanis Holiday Lights Facts
Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.


Nov 11, 2013
2013 Events & Activities
November 29-December 31, Sunday-Thursday: 5-9 pm, Friday-Saturday: 5-10 pm


Nov 4, 2013
Kiwanis Holiday Lights to Kick-Off Nov. 29 in Mankato’s Sibley Park
The Mankato Downtown Kiwanis Club will host the Second Annual Kiwanis Holiday Lights November 29 to December 31, 2013.


Sep 10, 2013
Mankato Area Foundation to Make a Major Gift Announcement
Mankato Area Foundation announced their gift today of a skating rink to the City of Mankato.


Jan 20, 2013
Exciting Statistics from 2012
The event was completely volunteer-driven and lasted 39 nights and a total 168 hours of operation.
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