Photos and video: 2025 Bentleyville season officially opens

DULUTH A day after the Christmas City of the North Parade thrilled countless spectators along Superior Street in downtown Duluth, Northlanders gathered for another exciting tradition: opening night of the 2025 Bentleyville season. With temperatures in the 40s, Bayfront Festival Park was packed with hundreds of spectators, and among them were Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, who arrived by helicopter to join in on the fun. ADVERTISEMENT READ ALSO After a short countdown, the lights lit up the night around 5 p. m. The 2025 Bentleyville season wraps up on Dec. 27. Hours will be 5-9 p. m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5-10 p. m. Fridays and Saturdays. more photography Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags By Dan Williams Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N. D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show “Life to the Max” in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012. Conversation What To Get Local ADVERTISEMENT.
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