November 8
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Sioux City Monday, November 25 at 6:15pm for the 2024 IBEW Holiday Lighted Parade, presented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 231!
The parade route will follow 4th Street, starting at Iowa Street and ending at Nebraska Street, where the magic of the season will come alive with the lighting of the holiday tree in front of the Sioux City Public Museum.
Registration for this year’s parade is closed.
Accessible & Sensory Friendly Area
In partnership with The Oak View Group and Siouxland District Health Department, a designated Accessible Viewing Area will be available outside the Sioux City Convention Center with a Sensory Friendly space located inside during the 2024 IBEW Holiday Lighted Parade. These spaces are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities, free and open to the public.
Holiday Open Houses
On Monday, November 25, several downtown businesses will host Open Houses, welcoming you to experience the holiday spirit of the season.
These businesses include:
1008 Key Club
1008 4th St
Perform your favorite holiday hits with Christmas karaoke, ornament painting & wine glass painting ($5 fee) , and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa. Learn more about this business HERE.
Addictive Tattoo and Hair | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
1014 4th St
Explore their new space at 1014 4th St and learn more about their salon services.
Art SUX Gallery & Crumb. | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
515 4th St
Get inspired! Art SUX Gallery will be hosting special gallery hours the night of the IBEW Lighted Parade.
Brekky’s
515 4th St
Sample the season with freshly made hot chocolate at Brekky’s!
Festival of Trees
600 4th St
Explore this year’s Festival of Trees on display in the Ho-Chunk Centre atrium on it’s opening night at 6:15pm!
Focus and Framed Studio | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
600 4th St #227
Artist Savannah Anderson is opening up her photography studio before and after the parade! View her photography and learn more about her Holiday Mini Sessions from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
Gallery 103 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
600 4th St #103
Gallery 103 artists invite the whole family to get creative and explore their newest showcase before and after the parade!
Hardline Coffee | 5:00pm – 6:30pm
1004 4th St
Enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider, and cookies for purchase by Hardline Coffee & munch on late night biscuits & gravy and egg bites before the parade!
Sip on an exclusive drink menu and browse thrifted clothing by Winnie’s or treat yourself to handcrafted jewelry by Circlesmith.
Britton Hacke Photography will be taking holiday photos with proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity.
Head Rush Salon
611 Pearl St
Get in on a special 20% off hair products special & snack on cookies and hot chocolate at Head Rush Salon.
Jackson Street Brewing | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
607 5th Street
Taste of the Holidays Open House: Jackson Street will offer free hot apple cider & hot chocolate for kids or kids at heart along with free popcorn! They will also be tapping a special holiday beer and offering a “Taste of the Holiday” Flight.
LaunchPAD Children’s Museum | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
623 Pearl St
Bring the kids to LaunchPAD before the IBEW Holiday Lighted Parade for free admission with donation of toiletry or canned items for local shelters.
RE/MAX City Centre | 4:30pm – 8:30pm
712 4th St
RE/MAX Experience has invited their old friends Mr. Grinch and Santa Claus to join the Carolers from New Stage Players to kick off the holiday season. Tasty holiday beverages, cinnamon rolls, treats, and music will fill the air with Holiday Cheer for all to hear throughout the evening! Get photos with the Grinch before the parade and join Santa afterwards as he arrives on his sleigh!
Sioux City Public Library
529 Pierce St
Stop in to the Sioux City Public Library at 529 Pierce Street and decorate a holiday-themed bag before the parade. Visitors can also color a paper ornament to add to our window tree display, follow the storywalk around the Library for a prize, play games in our children’s area, check out our lighted book tree upstairs, or cozy up with a good book until the parade starts.
SweetWater Cafe | 5:30pm – 8:00pm
600 4th St #225
Warm up with SweetWater‘s specialty hot chocolate bar dressed with your favorite toppings before and after the parade!