ROCKIN’ with the COLDIES TORCHLIGHT PARADE

The Torchlight Parade features prizes for the best overall parade unit, the best unit by hot air balloonist, the best “Rockin’ with the Coldies” themed unit and the best kazoo marching band. Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of fire.

Parade participants line up at 6pm at Wells Fargo Bank parking lot and parade travels down Second Street. Please call 715-828-7200 by noon on Friday, February 2nd to register.

Parade sponsors include Cardinal IG, Carousel Pole Fitness, Culver’s of Hudson, Gavic Construction, Hudson Bowling Center/Plaza Lounge, Jonesy’s Local Bar & Grill, The Oral Surgery Center, The Subhouse, Valley Agencies, Inc., Viking Electronics and Ziggy’s Live Music, Bar & Restaurant.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY, immediately after parade over Lakefront Park and the St. Croix River. Sponsored by Andersen Corporation. Grand finale to downtown festivities.

BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM

Classroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly in the Hot Air Affair printable educational booklet.

The Educational Program is sponsored by Hudson Rotary Club, Hudson Daybreak Rotary, Smiles in Motion Pediatric Dentistry, Spring Creek Dental, The UPS Store-Hudson and Viking Electronics.

Download a digital version of the educational booklet here.

EAT•SHOP•PLAY HUDSON

Eat•Shop•Play at Hudson area businesses. The unique shops, fun destinations and outstanding restaurants of Hudson and the surrounding area invite you to check out their winter offerings. Look for special promotions and events ideal for your winter outings in the Hudson area. Visit: All Things Sheared at Eagle Eye Farm, Angel’s Pet World, Applebee’s-Hudson, BackRoom Vintage, Barker’s Bar & Grill, Dairy Queen-Hudson, Hudson Flower Shop, Hudson United Methodist Church, Jonesy’s Local Bar & Grill, Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts, La Rue Marche, Louie’s Bar & Grill, Old Southern BBQ, Pedro’s del Este, San Pedro Café, Smilin’ Moose, The Bees Knees, The Empourium, Urban Olive & Vine, Waxing the City, YMCA Camp St. Croix and Ziggy’s Live Music, Bar & Restaurant.

CANCELED: ROCK N ROLL DANCE at CAMP ST. CROIX

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Travel back in time with us to simpler days when our hearts were young and the music rocked! Bring the kids, the grandparents, and the neighbors to make tomorrow’s memories!

Hand-packed burgers, hand-cut fries and other diner favorites available for purchase. Cash Bar.

Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis, and more with music provided by Riverside Rockets!

Space is limited. Tickets required. Adults $30, Students $15, 5 and under are FREE.

BREAKFAST CRAFTS for KIDS

Come have breakfast at Dick’s Bar & Grill and see a hot air balloon basket—plus a free art event for the kids.