Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau

12/13/2024

🎄✨ A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Community! ✨🎄

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year’s Holiday Bazaar such a success! Despite the incredibly cold temps, we want to thank everyone that was able to adapt to the changes that were made on such short notice!

To our incredible sponsors:
⭐ Home Solutions Midwest
⭐ Albert Lea American Legion Post 56
⭐ DAV
⭐ VFW Post #447 Albert Lea Minnesota
⭐ Arcadian Bank
⭐ T-Mobile
⭐ City of Albert Lea - City Hall Street Crew
⭐ Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea, MN

A special shoutout to Skyline Plaza for allowing us to move the reindeer indoors on such short notice as well as Ignite Nutrition for providing Mr. and Mrs. Claus a warm space for the guests. Your flexibility and generosity helped make the day magical despite the cold weather.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Santa Cruise and to all who joined us downtown and at Skyline Plaza to celebrate. Your support, adaptability, and holiday spirit brought this event to life, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Here’s to another successful year, and to our wonderful community for coming together to spread joy and cheer! 🎅❄️

12/13/2024

⏳ LAST CALL: Get on the Map! ⏳

Want to show off your holiday lights and spread some cheer? 🎄✨ This is your final chance to add your home to the "Bright Nights" Holiday Lights Map 2024! Let’s make Freeborn County shine brighter than ever! 🌟

Sign up before December 14th and join us in creating a dazzling holiday route for all to enjoy. 🎅🦌💫

📍 Add your home here https://forms.gle/7DNSWXhzcvpKmNj67 and help make the season magical!

12/12/2024

Updates: Holiday Bazaar tonight!! ❄️

12/12/2024

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❄️ We've had to make some changes to tonight's event due to safety concerns with the cold temps! Please see all the location/event updates below & on our updated flyer. ❄️

Please SHARE this far & wide, so that we can get the world out!!

🔴 Live Reindeer Visit NEW LOCATION
4-6pm @ Skyline Plaza, Entrance West of Moose

🟢 Photos with Santa NEW LOCATION
4-6pm @ Ignite Nutrition

🔴 Hot Chocolate Stand INSIDE CVB OFFICE 4-6pm

🟢 Kids Makers Market
4-7pm @ All the Things & The Outlet

🔴 Grinch Visit LOCATION CHANGE
4-6pm @ Inside CVB Office

🟢 Holiday Market
4-8pm @ The Broadway

🔴 Hat + Glove HandoutHot cocoa + Bracelets
4-6pm @ Hope Church

🟢 Santa Cruise 6pm along Broadway

🔴 Tree lighting 6:30pm ish @ Central Park (right after the cruise)

🚫 Horse Drawn Trolley Rides CANCELED

🚫 ALHS & UP Carolers CANCELED

12/12/2024

🎉✨ Welcome to Downtown, Jeni's Fine Jewelers! ✨🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Jeni's Fine Jewelers to the Albert Lea community! Stop by during the Downtown Holiday Bazaar this Thursday, Dec. 12th, from 4–7 PM to meet Keli and David Enser, say hello, and enjoy a cookie and a complimentary candle.

Let’s give them a warm welcome as they get ready for their Grand Opening—stay tuned for updates! 💍🎄

📍 Downtown Albert Lea
https://www.facebook.com/share/19uDk6a4JG/

We can’t wait to see you there! 🛍️✨

12/11/2024

🎄 Event Update for the Holiday Bazaar 🎄

The Holiday Bazaar in Downtown Albert Lea is still packed with festive fun this Thursday, Dec. 12th from 4–7 PM! ❄️

However, the United Preschool Carolers will not be able to join us this year, but they send their warm wishes for a joyful and cheerful holiday season! 🎶❤️

Remember to DRESS WARM before you visit historic downtown to enjoy all the other activities, including live reindeer, Photos with Santa, the Santa Cruise, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 PM in Central Park. Let’s celebrate the season together! 🎅✨

📍 See you in Downtown Albert Lea! 🎁

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12/11/2024

Here's your weekly Lake Land Forecast 🌟
As always, we can't fit EVERYTHING into our Lake Land Forecast, so be sure to check out the community calendar for all that is fun in Albert Lea!
www.ExploreAlbertLea.com/calendar 🎉✨

For our hearing and visually impaired friends, please head over to our website for a fully accessible version of all the events in our area.

12/09/2024

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✨🎄 A special message from Jolly the Elf, our local North Pole representative! ✨🎄

We hope to see you Downtown Albert Lea THIS Thursday for all the holiday magic of the annual Holiday Bazaar! Make sure to check out the event page for the full schedule & map! See you Thursday!

https://ow.ly/NEt850UnRBs

12/05/2024

📢 Office Closed Reminder: Our office will be closed this Friday, December 6th. We'll be back and ready to assist you on Monday, December 9th! Have a great weekend! 😊

12/05/2024

⏳Get on the Map! ⏳

Want to show off your holiday lights and spread some cheer? 🎄✨ Add your home to the "Bright Nights" Holiday Lights Map 2024! Let’s make Freeborn County shine brighter than ever! 🌟

Sign up before December 14th and join us in creating a dazzling holiday route for all to enjoy. 🎅🦌💫

📍 Add your home here https://forms.gle/7DNSWXhzcvpKmNj67 and help make the season magical!

12/05/2024

🎅✨ Help make the Santa Cruise more magical! ✨🎅

🌟 Here’s how to help:
1️⃣ REGISTER NOW 👉 https://forms.gle/8XA4xX5f1Gz7KYft9
2️⃣ Pay your fee to the CVB (this funds all the FREE event activities!)
3️⃣ Decorate your vehicle with holiday magic 🎁
4️⃣ Join us at Slumberland at 5:30 PM sharp on 12/12!

Let’s make this night shine! 🌟 The Santa Cruise starts at 6 PM, leading to the BIG tree lighting in Central Park!

📢 Don’t wait—sign up TODAY to bring the magic to life! 💡

12/04/2024

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We look forward to this week every year! Let’s break a record donation because it a the 40th! The bar will open at 9am, get here early to get a spot!

12/04/2024

🎅✨ URGENT: We need YOU to help make the Santa Cruise more magical! ✨🎅

We're short on floats, and this event won’t be the same without your holiday spirit! 🚗🎄💡

🌟 Here’s how to get involved:
1️⃣ REGISTER NOW 👉 https://forms.gle/8XA4xX5f1Gz7KYft9
2️⃣ Pay small fee to the CVB (this funds all the FREE event activities!)
3️⃣ Decorate your vehicle with holiday magic 🎁
4️⃣ Join us at Slumberland at 5:30 PM sharp on 12/12!

Let’s make this night shine! 🌟 The Santa Cruise starts at 6 PM, leading to the BIG tree lighting in Central Park!

📢 Don’t wait—sign up TODAY to bring the magic to life! 💡

Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/497878856602522

12/03/2024

📅 9 Days Until Holiday Bazaar! 🎶🎄

🎵 Celebrate the season with Caroling by the Albert Lea High School Choir throughout downtown!

📍 Downtown Caroling: 5-6 PM
📍 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Central Park: 6:30 PM
Let their holiday melodies light up your evening!

📌 Follow updates here: https://www.facebook.com/events/497878856602522

12/02/2024

📅 10 Days Until Holiday Bazaar! 🐴🎠

🎄 Take a magical ride on Horse-Drawn Trolleys hosted by Country Inn Suites of Albert Lea!

📍 Marion Ross Theatre
⏰ Dec 12th, 4-6 PM
Don’t miss this enchanting family-friendly experience!

📌 Follow updates here: https://www.facebook.com/events/497878856602522

12/01/2024

📅 11 Days Until Holiday Bazaar! ☕️🍫

🎄 Warm up your weekend with a Hot Cocoa Bar hosted by Arcadian Bank!

📍 CVB Office
⏰ Dec 12th, 4-6 PM
Enjoy a cozy treat as the holiday excitement builds!

📌 Follow updates here: https://www.facebook.com/events/497878856602522