December 7, 2023

We are ready for you!!

The Cathedral Christmas Festival opens tonight at 5 p.m.

Come early for the festive Cathedral Christmas Market and experience the old-world charm of the Cathedral of Saint Paul courtyard, open 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday -Saturday.

Head inside at 7 p.m., for the heart-stirring “Christmas Together with Steve C” concert, Thursday and Friday, within the magnificently lit Cathedral. University of Mary choir along with a handful of high school choirs perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Overflow parking available at the Saint Paul College: $5

7th Annual "Christmas Together with Steven C"

7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7 & 8

Tickets are $10 General Admission. You may purchase at the door or on Eventbrite.

Thursday concert

Friday concert

All proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the Cathedral.

This special concert which only happens in December will bring together an incredible group of musicians and vocalists including Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist Pat Donahue, Cathedral organist Chris Ganza, cellist Jasmine Chang, vocalists Jack Cassidy, Jillian Anderson, and Kathryn Budzien, and Cathedral's St. Cecilia Children's Choir. Here's Steven C talking to KARE 11's Belinda Jensen last Saturday.

Surrounding this 13-foot Christmas tree, you will find all the charm of a European-styled Christmas Market.

• Festively decorated vendor stalls will encircle the courtyard selling unique gifts and food items.
• Enjoy Gluhwein (mulled wine), beer, and a full lineup of food trucks along Dayton Avenue.
• A strolling accordian player,
• A warming tent where you can enjoy your concessions, plus a silent auction and raffle.
• And the Cathedral Heritage Foundation "Welcome" tent on the Selby side selling Ghirardelli hot cocoa, popcorn, and....Cathedral Fox gift items!

We can't wait to see you here and to share in the anticipation and joy of the season.

We are most grateful to the sponsors who joined us this year in supporting the Cathedral Christmas Festival.

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