Minnesota's Enchanting Christmas In Color Holiday Drive-Thru Is Sure To Delight
Betsy Rathburn
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Note: Christmas in Color is a traveling drive-thru light show event. The Christmas in Color 2023 event locations are Salt Lake City, UT, Federal Heights, CO, Morrison, CO, Aurora, CO, and Boise, ID. Keep reading to learn more about the event as it happened in 2020 at Valleyfair in Shakopee, MN. And keep an eye out for its possible return in future years.
This holiday season, Minnesota is aglow with dazzling Christmas lights! Throughout the state, beautiful drive-thru displays are getting people into the spirit of the season with twinkling lights, plenty of color, and whimsical arrangements. There are several great light displays to visit, including the one we’d like to introduce today. On the grounds of Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, the Christmas in Color holiday drive-thru is sure to delight even the biggest Grinch in your family. Load up the car and visit this light show for a magical dose of holiday fun. Here’s what you need to know:
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Check out the 2020 Christmas in Color at Valley Fair In Shakopee Minnesota in this video from Tommy Travels:
Did you get a chance to visit Christmas in Color? Share your experience with us in the comments. Keep an eye out for a return visit to Minnesota by visiting the Christmas in Color Facebook page.
For another spectacular holiday event, be sure to check out the drive-thru light shows at Bentleyville in Duluth. You can always hop in an RV from RVShare and make it a fun family road trip for the holidays.
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What are some Minnesota Christmas traditions?
There are some pretty quirky holiday traditions in Minnesota, some you may not have heard about even if you spent your entire life in Minnesota (Does anyone actually hang a pickle in their Christmas tree??) But, here are some fun Christmas traditions in Minnesota we can all get behind:
- Holidazzle Village: The Holidazzle parade was an iconic part of Minnesota tradition - it has now moved to Loring Park and become the Holidazzle Village. It has an incredibly beautiful light display, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, and even fireworks. You can even enjoy an outdoor movie night with your favorite Christmas movies.
- Gingerbread Wonderland: This fun and tasty tradition in Minnesota can be found at the Norway House in Minneapolis. If you love making gingerbread houses this event is for you. You'll be amazed at the incredible designs and decorations people come up with. The result is a wonderful Christmas village all made from gingerbread. You'll find everything from whimsical houses to a replica of the Saint Paul Cathedral. Even detailed musical instruments and animals can be found all made out of edible treats.
- Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm: Head to Lake Elmo, Minnesota for a wonderful Christmas tradition - picking out a Christmas tree! This iconic tree farm has been growing our most precious Christmas decor item since 1954. If you want a real Christmas tree with sticky sap and all, this is a fun place to take the family for a day trip. Enjoy wagon rides, handmade wreaths, hot cocoa by the fire, and of course selecting the perfect Christmas tree for your home.