U.S Highway 63 in Downtown Rochester,MN

This weekend is a great weekend to get out and enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations around Rochester and surrounding communities around Southeastern Minnesota, because it seems like every community has gotten there decorations out, and with a fresh covering of snow from last nights system blankets the area and mild temp, perfect conditions can expected for the rest of the weekend it will be perfect for viewing lights!

Lights display at Mayo Clinic, Downtown Rochester

I myself went around the view the decorations around the city and did not find a shortage becuase Rochester and it’s businesses really gets into Christmas. There are multiple beautiful displays around the city. Some can be found around business and homes across the city, but there are especially nice displays in Downtown and near Mayo Clinic. The next 3 photos will show some of the decorations this area.

Display near the main entrance of Mayo Clinic

 Display in the park between the hospital highrise buildings

Lighted Spruce trees West Downtown.

These full sized spruces decorated in a different colors are found in front of St Marys.

Lights in our yard.

I wanted to include this last photos of lights are of the ones my aunt and I put on the house for the Christmas. We are ready for Christmas, hopefully the snow that fell will last through tomorrow to continue to keep everyone in the holiday mood, but with temps near 40 that may be difficult.

Thanksgiving cactus in bloom December 14th

One thing for sure, snow or no snow, my Thanksgiving cactus seem to be in the Christmas mood. There blooming a bit late then normal, but are still just as nice. My plants some which were started from cuttings continue to get larger and more beautiful each year!