# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Lighting & Red Kettle Kick-off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Red Kettle Kick-off in St. Paul’s Historic Rice Park, with refreshments, music, special appearances, and a tree lighting that’ll dazzle!
Sponsored by: metroConnections

Entertainment Lineup

Music Provided By:
DJ Ray Mills — Official DJ of the Minnesota Vikings
? 3:30–5:30 p.m.
facebook.com/DJRayMillsMusic

Special Performance:
VocalEssence — Award-winning music group from the Twin Cities
facebook.com/vocalessence

Special Appearance:
Cris Carter — NFL Hall of Famer
facebook.com/CrisCarter80

Enjoy live beats from the Saint Paul Police Drum Corps, snap pics at our selfie stations, and treat yourself to free cookies and hot chocolate while supplies last!

This event is proudly supported by our sponsors:
Blaze Credit Union, Cemstone, Comcast, Cub, metroConnections, Minnesota Wild, Saint Paul Downtown Alliance, World Jr. Hockey, and Xcel Energy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/the-salvation-armys-christmas-tree-lighting-and-red-kettle-kick-off/200028782281123
- **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, christmas, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 311

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rice Park
- **lat**: 44.944803443188
- **long**: -93.097027433895
- **full address**: Rice Park, 109 4th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Lighting & Red Kettle Kick-off being held?
  - **A:** The Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Lighting & Red Kettle Kick-off takes place on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Rice Park, 109 4th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Lighting & Red Kettle Kick-off?
  - **A:** The Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Lighting & Red Kettle Kick-off is organized by Salvation Army North.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Lighting & Red Kettle Kick-off is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 310+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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