Join Copper Trail, The Runestone Museum, and Legacy of the Lakes Museum for the annual Christmas in the Fort celebration, including the downtown Alexandria lighting ceremony!

Events at the Boat House (including the parade of trees, live reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus) begin at 3:00, with the lighting ceremony itself taking place at 5:15, followed by a holiday parade at 6:00. Copper Trail will be serving from the taproom and guests are welcome to take their beverages out onto Broadway, where (weather depending) we’ll have fire pits set up to warm your evening and Colby’s World Classics food truck serving until 8:00.

Live violin music by Gabe Dalhoff from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Thank you to our fellow event sponsors: Douglas County Historical Society, ALP Utilities, the City of Alexandria, Counselor Realty, Elden’s Fresh Foods, Fleet Farm, COOL 94.3, Thrivent Financial, JS Event Rental, KXRA, Broadway Ballroom, Zion Lutheran Church & School, Alexandria Carolers, and Herloom Coffee Roasters.

(* Please note: Street closures will begin at 2 p.m.)