Christmastime in Minneapolis means Holidazzle

Posted December 19, 2009 10:00 pm

MINNEAPOLIS -- Christmastime in Minneapolis means the return of the Target Holidazzle parade.

The event, now in its 18th season, takes place every Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 20, starting at 6:30 p.m., with thousands of people gathering along Nicollet Mall between Fourth and 12th streets to watch.

Floats feature holiday and storybook characters in costume, and grand marshals include Andrew Zimmern, host of "Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World," Bullseye the Target mascot, and Minnesota Vikings players Pat Williams and Ray Edwards, along with the team's defensive line coach Karl Dunbar.

The parade is free, but if you want to stay warm, for $9 a ticket, you can buy enclosed, heated grandstand seats, which come with complimentary hot cocoa and cider.

Details at http://www.holidazzle.com.

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