Frequently Asked Questions
Can we walk to the event?
If you are able to walk to the event area, we encourage you to do so. If you are crossing Stillwater Blvd/Cty Road 14 from the north, it is important for you to use the crosswalks at the signal lights on Lake Elmo Ave or by the Elementary School for everyone's safety.
Where should we park?
If you need to drive and park, please reference the detailed map for open street parking, preferably near Lion's Park and Christ Lutheran Church. Please avoid parking in the parking lots of our local restaurants, as this is a very busy time of year for them. **More clarification coming soon!
What streets will be closed?
Lake Elmo Avenue will be closed from County Road 14 to 32nd St N. It will not be accessible from any side streets by order of the Washington County Sheriff Department. Public Safety staff will monitor all intersections, so please respect the safety of the community and take an alternative route. The roads will begin closing at 2:30 pm and will remain closed until the crowd disperses after 5:00 pm.
What if there is inclement weather?
We will watch the weather closely and communicate updates beginning as early as the afternoon of December 5th. Any and all updates will be communicated via the Connect Lake Elmo Facebook page and this website. We will also work with the City of Lake Elmo and partner agencies to spread the word about any updates to the event. In the event of extreme weather (below zero and/or 6+ inches of snow within a few hours of the event), the event will be cancelled for safety reasons.