Christmas City of The North Parade

Hundreds fill the streets in Downtown Duluth for the City of the North parade. Photo by Caleb Olson

On Friday, Nov. 21, the normally quiet streets of Downtown Duluth were roaring with excitement, dancing and of course, Christmas floats. The cold November night didn’t keep Duluthians away from seeing all the holiday cheer filling the city streets. 

Genereau & Co Jewelry's float waves to Duluthians during the parade. Photo by Caleb Olson

The 86 float parade did not disappoint as people screamed and hollered for local schools, dance groups, universities, military groups, and numerous other organizations making their way down superior street.  

Some Duluthians were even selling light up toys and hot chocolate around the parade path. 

Among the people watching the parade was 19-year-old UMD student and community service officer Ben Raunch. 

Rauch was excited about the parade and seeing the community come together. “I think it’s a great chance for the city to come together.” Rauch explained 

Denfeld High School's students cheer, wave and hold signs on the schools float. Photo by Caleb Olson

“Especially because I feel like a lot of the time, overall we're all kind of divided so it’s nice to have a place we can gather and interact with one another.”

Smiles and laughter was all you could hear in the city’s downtown as the event came to a close and the 67th Christmas City of The North Parade entered the history books.