Candlelight New Year’s Eve Walk at Fort Snelling

Grab your family, pack your hat and mittens, and throw on your long-johns for a fun family-friendly New Year?s celebration in the park. Hike miles of candle-lit trails, warm up at one of several roaring bonfires, toast marshmallows and more! This annual event draws nearly 2000 hearty people each year despite frigid temperatures and wind chills. Please join us for a fun and unique way to celebrate 2019 and ring in 2020!

December 31, 2019
4-8pm
Fort Snelling State Park
Take the Post Road exit off Highway 5 and follow the signs.
Call (612) 725-2389 or Visitor Center (612) 725-2724 for more information.
This event is free but will require a vehicle permit ($7/day or $35/yr).