Paul Bunyan Park and downtown Bemidji will soon be illuminated with around 800,000 lights to kick off the holiday season and the annual First City of Lights Celebration on Friday, Nov. 24.
After recently moving to the Bemidji area from Arizona, Kirin Christianson was looking for a way to implement her skill set and heart for helping others in her new community.
Bemidji's 26th annual First City of Lights celebration kicks off on Friday, Nov. 25, launching the community into the holiday season with a variety of festive events and activities.