Minden Christmas City Festival is held in Minden, Nebraska, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with the courthouse lights on from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year's.

Includes the Christmas City 5K, pancake feeds, visits with Santa, the Miss Christmas City Pageant, a lighted parade, the Light of the World Pageant and the courthouse light display.

Organizer: Minden Chamber of Commerce.

Dates change from year to year, so check with the organizer before you go.