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Carmel to celebrate International Winter Festival at
Civic Square
CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 3, 2025 - The City of Carmel and the Mayor's Advisory Board on Sister Cities Committees are set to launch an expanded and reimagined holiday event this year with the International Winter Festival. This free, family-friendly celebration of international culture and music is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, from 7–8 p.m. at the Civic Square Gazebo.
Now in its third year, the event, formerly known as Sister Cities Christmas at the Gazebo, has been renamed and enhanced to showcase Carmel's global partnerships more broadly. The festival will feature a special evening of international Christmas caroling and a display of uniquely decorated Sister City Christmas Trees representing Carmel’s partners in Latvia, Germany, Japan, Italy, France and India as well as guest trees representing China, Egypt, Greece and Ukraine.
This new version of the festival is designed to be a complementary event to the beloved Carmel Christkindlmarkt, offering a unique, non-commercial experience focused on cultural exchange and community fellowship.
“Carmel is proud of its international connections, and the International Winter Festival is a beautiful way to share those relationships with the community,” said Mayor Sue Finkam. “We encourage everyone to come enjoy the Christkindlmarkt, and then stop by Civic Square just a short walk away for an hour of beautiful international music and the spirit of global friendship.”
The City invites community members to embrace the festive spirit, enjoy delicious coffee and hot chocolate from Prufrock Coffee Company and discover the diverse traditions that enrich Carmel's global identity.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust and innovative business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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