WHAT:

Santa will march into the holiday season with the help of the Rosemount High School Marching Band, who will be heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year.

The Rosemount High School Marching Band will lead a parade with Santa through the Mall. The big guy in red will make his grand seasonal debut at the South entrance of Nickelodeon Universe where he will kick off the Holiday Light Show for guests – a spectacular interactive nightly show featuring lights, music, fog and snow effects. The light show will play for guests every night through December 24.

Following the light show, he will march over to Santa Land – set up at a new location in the North Atrium – and will begin meeting with families for traditional Santa photos.

Additionally, guests can enjoy tons of holiday activities in the Rotunda 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. including letters to Santa, balloon artists, face painting, a DJ Santa dance party, hot cocoa and more.

Santa will be available for photos until 9 p.m. For those who aren’t able to meet him on Nov. 9, visit www.mallofamerica.com/events for a complete listing of Santa’s schedule this season.

VISUALS:

*Santa’s big arrival with the Rosemount High School Marching Band

*Santa kicking off the Holiday light show and waving to fans (South entrance of Nickelodeon Universe)

*Holiday activities for families (Rotunda)

*Santa meet and greets with families (North Atrium – near JW Marriott)

WHEN:

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Holiday activities for families (Rotunda)

6:30 p.m.: Santa Arrives with the Rosemount High School Marching Band (South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe) and kicks off Holiday Light Show

6:30 – 6:45 p.m.: Holiday Light Show (South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe)

6:45 – 7 p.m.: Santa parades to Santa Land (located in North Atrium)

7 p.m.: Santa begins meeting with families (Santa Land in North Atrium)

WHERE:

Mall of America – Rotunda, South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe and Santa Land in NEW LOCATION = North Atrium by JW Marriott

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA®

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Café; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.

The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.