July 2017
Seward’s Fourth of July Celebration
Seward gets loud each summer when “America’s Small Town Fourth of July City” launches its Independence Day celebration with a celebratory bang. The community’s first observance of the holiday was in 1868. Since that first community picnic and anvil firing, the celebration has exploded into a three-day, rain-or-shine spectacular of dozens of events. The fun includes volkswalks, an official flag raising, patriotic speakers, the popular food alley and many vendors. Art exhibits, a carnival, a pet parade, a pancake breakfast,…
Find out more »November 2017
Holiday Lights Festival
With a flip of a switch Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha dazzles with more than a million lights Thanksgiving evening. Downtown celebrations in December include outdoor holiday concerts, a temporary ice-skating rink and a family festival with free trolley service and admission to the Durham Museum, the Joslyn Art Museum and other top local attractions.
Find out more »Nativity Scenes Display
The St. Benedict Center invites the public to view Nativity scenes from North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Also included are scenes from the Holy Land.
Find out more »December 2017
Parade of Trees
The Schuyler Municipal Building becomes holiday central during this community display of dozens of Christmas trees, prize raffles, food, warm drinks, camaraderie and holiday cheer. One lucky person will win the coveted Wreath of Gifts.
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