Ferdinand to celebrate grand lighting of 32-Foot Christmas Pyramid on November 2

A new holiday tradition is about to light up Ferdinand’s Main Street.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, the Ferdinand Tourism Commission will host the First Night Celebration and Dedication Ceremony for the Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid, a 32-foot-tall handcrafted wooden structure inspired by traditional German Weihnachtspyramide.

Standing proudly beside the historic Wollenmann House (1150 Main Street), the pyramid will come to life during the 6:30 p.m. dedication ceremony, complete with a blessing and first lighting. The evening’s program will also include an audio presentation narrating the story of Ferdinand’s founding, told through the pyramid’s hand-carved figures.

Beginning at 6:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy festive German concessions served directly from the pyramid’s gazebo, including pretzels, bratwursts, Glühwein (mulled wine), beer, and hot chocolate. Souvenir mugs and Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt merchandise will also be available for purchase. Attendees will receive a commemorative keepsake ornament while supplies last.

“This marks a new chapter for Ferdinand’s downtown—a celebration of our heritage and the holiday spirit that brings our community together year after year,” said organizers from the Tourism Commission.

The Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid will remain on display throughout the holiday season and serve as a featured stop on the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt route. 

Erected each year from early November through early January, the pyramid is poised to become a beloved symbol of Ferdinand’s German roots and small-town Christmas charm.