Gather in downtown Grand Marais on the day after Thanksgiving to celebrate Oh Ole Night. This popular holiday festival celebrates the area’s Scandinavian heritage (as in, Sven and OLE, get it?) and is a popular family-friendly holiday tradition on the North Shore.

Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving is a festive time in downtown Grand Marais as the Oh Ole Night celebration takes place. Shoppers explore the sales happening in local stores during the day, and then, when night rolls around, everyone gathers along the streets of town for a festive holiday parade and tree lighting featuring the big guy himself. Santa, of course!

After the parade concludes, head over to Harbor Park for the lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree. The evening is then capped off with a fireworks display. The fireworks can be viewed from the Grand Marais Harbor or enjoy a view from above at Pincushion Mountain.

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with us on the North Shore you can join in on the fun! The parade starts at 5:30 pm and runs from the Co-Op/Stone Harbor parking lot. Parade watchers can line the streets along Broadway, Wisconsin Street, and 1st Avenue to see the parade.

The event is hosted by Visit Cook County. So whether your are visiting, or call the North Shore home, you can experience the magic of Oh Ole Night!