St. Cloud Hospital's Festival of Lights Kicks Off Thursday

The 30th annual St. Cloud Hospital Festival of Lights gets underway on Thursday night. Each year the hospital holds a special ceremony before they light up their building for the month of December.

This year the big reveal is set for December 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside of the hospital across the street from the Gorecki Guest House.

There will be horse-drawn trolley rides, reindeer, holiday carols by the Tech High School Chamber Choir, a living nativity and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests can also enjoy free cookies and cocoa.

You're encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food shelf. The event is free and open to everyone.