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Upcoming Events

Gingerbread Village

December 6 - 24

Courtyard by Marriott

Now is the time to begin planning your project. Design a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house or novelty item. Don’t have a lot of time? Then use a gingerbread house kit. Create something on your own or gather your family, friends, or a favorite group or club together to create an original piece.

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Holiday Light Parade

December 13

7:00 pm

Jefferson Blvd

Do you have a float or walking unit you would like to enter into the parade? Fill out the online application below. The application deadline is December 5. Rain date is December 20.

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First Fridays 'Downtown for the Holidays'

December 6

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Downtown

It all kicks off at the Gridiron at 5:00 p.m. with live holiday music and dance performances, plus a holiday photo op, roving mascots, a Santa letter station, giveaways, and more!

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Celebrate Summer

A complete list of all the 2024 events taking place June through September in downtown South Bend. Check out the events below for complete details. We can't wait to see you downtown!

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To enhance and advance the cultural and economic heart of our city.

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Downtown South Bend is a vital, vibrant, and irreplaceable Midwest city center that is both a beacon and boon to all of South Bend and the surrounding region.