- Cost: Free
- Location: Rice Park in Downtown Saint Paul. View Map.
- Parking: visit Smart Trips for updated parking information.
Rice Park
Powered by Xcel Energy
Open November 24 – January 1
Visit Saint Paul, the City of Saint Paul, and Xcel Energy invite you to experience Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy, downtown Saint Paul’s winter holiday destination. Downtown Saint Paul’s historic Rice Park transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland from November 24, 2012 to January 1, 2013.
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Where: Rice Park
Date: November 24, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Performances: TBA
Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy captures the spirit of the holiday season with a tree as tall and bright as the iconic Rockefeller Center tree in New York City. The gigantic tree in Rice Park will be lit 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 2012 – 2013 tree will be lit with 15,000 energy-efficient LED lights. The park will sparkle with millions of twinkling lights, classic Nutcracker and angel statues, and other holiday décor.
Make downtown Saint Paul your family holiday destination!

