Opening Ceremony
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Join us for the opening ceremony of Christkindlmarket Des Moines emceed by Jennie Knoebel, Arts Director at Iowa Economic Development Authority. Listen to the Christkind deliver her festive proclamation to open the Festival. The opening ceremony will begin at 6pm on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Children and parents are invited to gather at the Kinderkorner with St. Nicholas and the Christkind at 5:45pm, (please be on time) to receive a luminary and battery-operated candle. Please return the luminaries to a volunteer at the end of the opening ceremony if the child does not wish to take it home.
Children and parents are invited to gather at the Kinderkorner with St. Nicholas and the Christkind at 5:45pm, (please be on time) to receive a luminary and battery-operated candle. Please return the luminaries to a volunteer at the end of the opening ceremony if the child does not wish to take it home.
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Where is it happening?
1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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Host or PublisherChristkindlmarket Des Moines
