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To the Target Holidazzle Parade

The Target Holidazzle Parade runs down Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, through the heart of the central business and shopping district.

To Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis


From the North:

Take Hwy 280 South to I-94 West. Exit from I-94 to 11th Street and follow 11th Street to Nicollet Mall.

From the South:
Take I-35W North to the 5th Avenue exit and go left on 7th Street to Nicollet Mall.

From the East:
Take I-94 West to 11th Street. Follow 11th Street to Nicollet Mall.

From the West:
Take I-394 to the 6th Street exit. Follow 6th Street to Nicollet Mall.

For up-to-the-minute information on downtown construction and lane closures, use the City of Minneapolis Traffic Alerts.

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Use Metro Transit

On Saturday, December 10 and 17, from 4 to 8 pm, ride Metro Transit buses and light rail FREE or ride the Northstar train FREE after 3 pm on both days to Target Holidazzle. Use the interactive trip planner at metrotransit.org or call 612.373.3333 and let a transit expert help you plan your trip.


Find Hotel Packages

Relax and rejuvenate with a weekend in Downtown Minneapolis. Check in to your hotel, drop your bags and head to Target Holidazzle. The Downtown Minneapolis Skyway system connects you to shops and restaurants, so you hardly have to step foot outside.

Choose from great weekend packages, like a romantic getaway for two or a kid-friendly weekend spent poolside. Downtown hotels offer a wide range of amenities and services, including Target Holidazzle weekend packages with complimentary "Hot Seats" and parking.  Please check availability with hotels in advance.

Recommended Hotels

  • Crowne Plaza Northstar
  • Hilton Minneapolis
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis
  • Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
  • University Hotel Minneapolis
  • The Hotel Minneapolis
  • The Marquette Hotel