2014 St. Cloud Community Highlights

2014 was a GREAT year for St. Cloud residents and visitors across the board! During the year, there were many activities that happened around town, and many memories shared with friends, family and loved ones. It’s hard to highlight just a few but the best part about this list is the fact that they are all FREE annual events. If you missed out in 2014, mark your calendar for the new year!

• SummerTime by George: Vendors, the community and the arts converge to create one of the largest events in the St. Cloud area. This free concert series ran from June 11, through August 27, 2014 and was organized by the St. Cloud Rotary Club. Performances included local and national artists, including the Fabulous Armadillos, Transit Authority, Johnny Holm Band and Coyote Wild. The new bandshell was also unveiled this year:       

• Fourth of July Fireworks Display as seen from Lake George near downtown St. Cloud, Minnesota.

• Historic Downtown Art Crawls: Art Crawls are a big deal in St. Cloud! They are free for all ages and bring the community together. Art Crawls are a great way to discover everything that downtown has to offer while enjoying local and regional art. Stroll downtown, meet friends, buy great art! Art Crawls in 2014 took place in: March, June, Sizzling Summer (August) and November.

• Weihnachtsmarkt The second annual Weihnachtsmarkt was held on December 12, 2014. The event allows St. Cloud residents the chance to celebrate a traditional German Christmas market complete with live music, artwork, authentic German food, and Gluhwein- a warm, spiced red wine. This year’s event was such a hit that food had to be restocked several times throughout! 

• Winter Nights & Lights Parade: The 14th Winter Nights & Lights Parade took place on December 13, 2014. Residents from St. Cloud are all welcome to experience an old-fashioned holiday event in historic downtown St. Cloud. Many area businesses and organizations participate with floats and displays -- it is officially the largest winter parade in the entire state of Minnesota!