CULLMAN, Ala. (WHNT) — Come celebrate the holiday season by stopping by Cullman’s German Christmas Market, Cullman Christkindlmarkt.
As Cullman Christkindlmarkt returns, the market will bring seasonal cheer, old-world charm and delightful holiday traditions for everyone to enjoy.
Inspired by the centuries-old German Christmas markets, the five-week long event blends traditional German-style holiday festivities with Southern hospitality.
The Cullman Christkindlmarkt features an assortment of German-themed events and attractions including the tallest Weihnachtspyramide on display, carousel rides, German food and popular holiday traditions such as ice skating, a Christmas parade and ceremonial lighting of a massive tree.
This year, festival organizers announced the Market will unveil a 50-foot-wide, 22-foot-tall Schwibbogen, making Cullman home to the largest walk-through candle arch in the world.
Additional highlights of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt include:
- Christkindlmarkt Parade (Friday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.)
- South’s largest tree lighting show with fireworks with Host James Spann, special musical guest (TBA), Santa Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf (Nov. 21, 8:00 p.m.)
- Ice skating in the largest outdoor ice rink in Alabama
- Christkindl Express (enchanting little train ride)
- Kinderplatz (Santa’s Village full of activities for children)
- Largest Ferris wheel in Alabama
- Artisan workshops
- Double decker carousel
- Winterbahn (alpine tubing)
- Old-fashioned, German-style, pop-up Christmas street market with artists, craftspersons and other makers of gift-type goods
- Authentic German flavors, from traditional sausages to sweet chimney cakes
The Cullman Christkindlmarkt takes place from November 20 to December 23, every Thursday through Sunday at Depot Park located at 304 1st Ave NE in downtown Cullman.
Hours are Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Beginning December 11, the festival is open seven days a week. Admission and parking are free.
Last year, the Cullman Christkindlmarkt welcomed 370,000 guests, making it one of the largest festivals in the state.
For more information on the Cullman Christkindlmarkt including a schedule of events, click here, or call (256)-734-9157.
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