October 16, 2012

The Mankato Kiwanis took delivery of a million Christmas lights on Monday.  They are unpacking the 7,000 pounds of lights and preparing them for their holiday destination:  The Kiwanis Holiday Lights at Sibley Park.

The million twinkling lights will transform Sibley Park into a Christmas wonderland from November 23 through December 31.  The event will be kicked off with an illuminated Christmas Parade hosted by the Greater Mankato Young Professionals on November 23 from 6:00-7:00pm.

Photos by Jeff Hendrix


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