Your Guide to the 45th Annual Christmas Stroll in Downtown Bozeman

45th Annual Christmas Stroll

Saturday, December 6th from 4:30-7:30 PM

On Saturday, December 6th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, join the Downtown Bozeman Association and our gracious business sponsors as we proudly present the 45th Annual Christmas Stroll in Historic Downtown Bozeman.

Join us for an evening of festive activities, great food, and fun! Bring the whole family down to get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, vote in the Gingerbread House Contest display, take a scenic ride on a Horse-Drawn Wagon, sing Christmas carols, engage with local Non-Profits as they host winter-themed activities, and grab a bite to eat from our various Food Vendors.

The Christmas Stroll is the place to find it all!

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS STROLL ACTIVITIES

Lewis & Clark Motel

Experience the magic of an “old-fashioned” Christmas at the Lewis & Clark Motel. Meander through our lobby and view over 1,300 nutcrackers on display before, during, or after the Christmas Stroll. The Lewis & Clark Motel has been bringing the spirit of the holidays to Bozeman since 1976!

Holiday Noir & Holiday Craft at the Emerson

Friday, December 5^th

7:30 PM – Holiday Noir

Saturday, December 6^th

12-3 PM – Stop by the Emerson from to pick up a sock snowman kit to take home and create!
7:30 PM – Holiday Noir

Bozeman Schools Foundation hosts the Annual Santa Run for Education

Saturday, December 6^th

9 AM – Day-Of Registration Ends
9 AM-12 PM – Race time

Annual Gingerbread House Contest Display

Saturday, December 6^th

2:30-7:30 PM – The American Legion, Sweet Pea Festival, and First Interstate Bank invite you to view the Gingerbread House Contest entries!
- Gingerbread houses are to be constructed prior to the event and will be on display at the American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space (225 E Main, Second Floor) Saturday, December 6^th from 2:30-7:30 PM. Winners will receive a ribbon for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place as well as a prize package including Downtown Dollars, Sweet Pea Festival Day passes, and other great prizes!

Downtown Stroll Evening Activities:

Saturday, December 6^th

4-7 PM – Music Performed by Local School Choirs at S Willson & Main intersection
- 4:30 Gallatin High School Jazz Choir
- 4:50 Monforton Middle School Choir
- 5:10 Emily Dickinson Elementary Choir
- 5:30 SMS Select Choir
- 5:50 Monforton Elementary Chorus
- 6:10 Longfellow Elementary Choir
- 6:30 Morning Star Elementary Choir
- 6:50 Bozeman High School Jazz Choir
4-7 PM – Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides on N Rouse (between Main and Mendenhall) *$4 Stroll Button Required for ages 1+
- Climb aboard for a festive ride through the sprawl of downtown, complete with jingling harnesses and holiday cheer.
- Brought to you by Sunrise Pack Station, these classic wagon rides are the perfect way to experience the magic of the Christmas Stroll.
4:30 PM – The Christmas Stroll Parade begins at the intersection of Main & Willson. Join our Master of Ceremonies, Matt Kraska, as he and Santa make their way down Main Street, lighting the traditional Downtown Bozeman Christmas Spiders. Sing along with the Chief Joseph Middle School Choir as they ring in the Holiday Season at the 45th Annual Christmas Stroll. The parade vehicle, generously provided by Bridger Bowl and decorated by Ace Handyman Services, will be escorted by Montana Youth Challenge Academy’s uniformed cadets!
4:30-7:30 PM – Main Street is filled with food vendors offering a variety of festive fare. All food vendor booths are either hosted by a Non-Profit organization or donating a portion of proceeds to a Non-Profit organization. Grab a bite and know you are eating for a cause!
4:30-7:30 PM – Join our Sponsors and local Non-Profit groups as they host holiday-inspired activities. Warm up around a fire pit with some of your favorite groups, enjoy live caroling, crafts and other festive activities.
4:30-7:30 PM – Downtown businesses feature live music, yummy treats, and holiday fun of all sorts. The Stroll is a great chance to get a few holiday gifts checked off your list.
5-7:30 PM – Santa pictures at the Baxter Hotel, located at 105 W Main St *$4 Stroll Button Required for ages 1+
- Enjoy traditional holiday songs performed by the Bridger Mountain Harmony Chorus.
- Sample tasty cookies and fill out holiday cards provided by Ted’s Montana Grill.
- Adults, make sure to grab a delicious libation from Bacchus Pub or from Ted’s Montana Grill’s patio bar featuring Willie’s Distillery.
- Photos are taken by 406 Photo; get your Santa Photo Download to cherish for years to come.

Non-Profit organizations are invited to participate in the Christmas Stroll as a “Non-Profit Activity Vendor” to help bring awareness to their organization as well as provide some holiday spirit to this extremely popular community event.

Check out the Non-Profits and their fun & festive activities below:

406Cirque located at Voormi (17 E Main). Come try your hand at juggling and see excerpts from A Circus Carol
Bozeman Field School located at Stio (233 E Main, STE 101). Spin to Win!
Bozeman Police Department located at Pub 317 (321 E Main). Hot cocoa and photo booths
Bozeman Public Library located at Main Street Quilting (128 E Main). Winter Wonderland Sensory Bins
Bridgercare located at Altitude Gallery (134 E Main). Holiday coloring sheets + Pine Tree Ring Toss
Calvary Chapel Bozeman located at Eagles (316 E Main). Live nativity
Club America Bozeman Hub located at Bozeman Public Library (626 E Main). Write Christmas cards to veterans, free hot chocolate
Concerned Veterans for America located at Lucchese Boot Maker (131 E Main). Free Refreshments/"Honor Ornaments" for Christmas Tree/Free Raffle Entry
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center located at Bangtail Bikes (137 E Main). Warm up by the fire and chat with our friendly staff about what you love most about winter!

Eagle Mount Bozeman located at Chalet Sports (108 W Main). Spreading Christmas Cheer with Corn hole, candy canes, Christmas Ornaments and high fives :)

Family Outreach feat. O'Donnell Educational Solutions located at The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company (111 E Main). Raffles with great prizes!
First Presbyterian Church located at First Presbyterian Church (26 S Willson). Joyful Christmas! Enjoy choirs of all ages as you warm up with a hot drink and cookies!
Forest Service located at Schnees Boots and Shoes (35 E Main ). Selling Christmas Tree permits
Friends of Hyalite located at Ace Hardware (36 E Main). What I like best about Hyalite contest. Christmas tree decoration
Gallatin High Dance Team located at Athleta (2 E Main ). The girls will be performing Christmas themed dances & handingout candy canes
Gallatin Valley Choirs located at S Willson (S Willson). Enjoy the sounds of choirs from across the Gallatin Valley right here on Main Street. Students of all ages will be spreading holiday cheer through song. You’re invited to sing along!
Gallatin Valley YMCA located at Meridian (107 E Main). Spin a wheel for prizes and photo booth
Greater Gallatin United Way located at First Security Bank (208 E Main). Enjoy a bubble dance floor, children’s book giveaway, and holiday ornaments.
Haven located at Heyday (7 W Main). Guess the amount of Holiday bows

Headwaters Academy located at Fjallraven (1 E Main). Face Painting
Hope & The Holidays located at The American Legion (225 E Main). Capture holiday cheer with a festive photo & receive a raffle entry with each donation of a new toy!

Indigenous Peoples' Day located at Ellen Theatre (17 W Main). Coloring for kids
Interact Rotary Club located at Alara Jewelry (42 W Main). Make an ornament or buy a wreath to raise funds bringing Christmas gifts and joy to kids in need
League of Women Voters Bozeman Area located at Jonah & Sage (240 E Main). Festive treats
Madison Gallatin Chapter of Wild Montana located at Wild Joe’s Coffee Shop (18 W Main). Painted Holiday Tree ornaments
MAEVE Bozeman located at The Rialto (10 W Main). Ugly Christmas Outfit Contest - Prizes Awarded by Vote
Montana Wilderness School at Headwaters Academy located at Fjallraven (1 E Main). Guess the Backpacking Pack weight to enter a raffle!
Montana Youth Challenge Academy located at Soroptimist Park (Soroptimist Park). Rifle Team demonstrations by Montana Youth Challenge cadets! Plus, holiday giveaways and activities!
Mount Ellis Elementary located at Pita Pit (246 E Main). Mini Golf Course, Packaged Snacks, Dog Treats, and a Free Raffle Drawing
Pride House located at Country Bookshelf (28 W Main). Trivia
Sacajawea Audubon Society located at Chalet Sports (108 W Main). Wildlife Tracks
Special Olympics Montana - Bozeman Outreach Bobcats located at Five on Black (242 E Main). High five booth with athletes wishing participants a happy holiday

Springhill Presbyterian Church located at Mountain Trails Gallery (303 E Main). Please stop by, warm yourself by our fire and take your photo on our "front porch"
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at Old Main Gallery (129 E Main). Family photo booth
The Dirt Concern located at Bacchus Pub (105 W Main). Spin the wheel! Learn about your local mountain bike trail development and maintenance!
The Sacred Portion Children's Outreach located at Brigade (233 E Main, STE 201). Join us for a round of holiday ring toss — prizes await!
Thrive located at ERA Landmark Real Estate (8 E Main). Bean bag toss
Tinworks Art located at Rialto Theater (10 W Main). Holiday button making & free film installation by artist Matthew Barney at The Rialto!
Treeline Coffee Roasters located at Treeline Coffee Roasters (136 W Main). The cafe is open and serving warm drinks and tasty treats!
Turning Point USA Faith located at Montana Silversmiths (14 W Main). Holiday Polaroid Photo Booth! Capture a fun Christmas moment and take home a free Polaroid photo
Yellowstone Alliance Adventures located at Bozeman Running Company (132 E Main). Design a Button
Yellowstone Forever located at Downtown Bozeman Partnership (222 E Main, STE 301). Yellowstone Trivia & Prizes!

Food Vendors, Non-Profits, and Restaurants are invited to participate in the Christmas Stroll as a "Food Vendor", supplying tasty nomz and donating a portion of their proceeds to a Nonprofit of their choice.

Prepare to have you taste buds "wowed" by these vendors:

Blue Moose BBQ benefitting Construction Zone Youth Center located at Athleta (2 E Main). Tri tip steak sandwiches and wraps
Blue Moose BBQ benefitting Royal Family Kids located at Out West (5 E Main). Tri tip steak sandwiches and wraps
Bodhi Farms benefitting Friends of Hyalite located at Burson & Co (23 E Main). Veggie Chili, Bison Chili, Hot Cider, Bottled Water
Bozeman 3rd Ward LDS Youth - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints benefitting Bozeman 3rd Ward LDS Youth located at Bangtail Bicycles (137 E Main). Scones
Bozeman High School Cheer benefitting Bozeman High School Cheer sSquad located at Owenhouse (36 E Main ). Bake sale Cookies, brownies, etc
Bozeman Masonic Lodge #18 benefitting Bozeman Lodge #18 / Shriners Hospitals for Children located at Masonic Temple (14 S Tracy). Hot Chocolate and Popcorn

Bridger Ski Foundation benefitting Bridger Ski Foundation located at First Security Bank (208 E Main). Cookies
CC Gourmet benefitting Fork & Spoon located at Bozeman Co-op Downtown (44 E Main). Steamed Buns Potstickers Spring rolls; Teriyaki Chicken Tofu Shrimp Fried Rice Beef Udon; Boba tea
D&D Poppers, The Original Kettle Korn benefitting American Red Cross located at Schnees (35 E Main). Kettle Corn, Bottled Water, and Soda in Cans
Dilly Dally Donut Bar benefitting Gallatin Valley Food Bank located at Berg Law Firm (1 W Main). Donut varieties
Gallatin County 4H Goat & Rabbit Project benefitting Gallatin County 4H Goat/Rabbit Projects located at The Last Wind-Up (11 E Main). Cotton Candy
Gallatin Empire Lions Club benefitting Gallatin Empire Lions Club located at National Building (104 E Main). Brats, Hot Dogs, & Apple Cider

Knights of Columbus benefitting Knights of Columbus located at Owenhouse (36 E Main). Fry Bread, plain or with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar
Mackenzie River Pizza Co. benefitting Befrienders located at Mackenzie River Pizza Co. (232 E Main). Pizza slices, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and chocolate chip cookies
Missions Team Construction Zone Youth benefitting Missions Team Construction Zone Youth located at Sweet Peaks. Steak Sandwiches
Modz Pork Sliders benefitting Thrive located at Miller's Jewelry (35 W Main). Modz Homemade Chili bowls
Ms. Sippi’s Southern Cuisine benefitting Make A Wish Foundation located at First Security Bank (208 E Main). Shrimp poboys, chicken and sausage gumbo, shrimp and grits, chicken sandwiches
MSU American Indian Council benefitting MSU American Indian Council located at Schnees (33 E Main). Fry Bread

Nutty Montanan benefitting Food Hare located at Blackbird Kitchen (140 E Main). Nuts, popcorn, and corn puffs
Nutty Montanan benefitting Food Hare located at Onyx Tile (29 W Main). Nuts, popcorn, and corn puffs
Nutty Montanan benefitting Food Hare located at Owenhouse (36 E Main ). Nuts, popcorn, and corn puffs
Prairie Dogs LLC benefitting The Table Church located at Cosmica World Boutique (10 E Main). Hot dogs and bratwursts; kettle chips; hot apple cider; bottled water
Roza benefitting Bozeman Woodworking Guild located at Treasure State Hostel (27A E Main). Paella
Smokin Bull BBQ benefitting Zoey Care located at First Security Bank (208 E Main). Tri tip, Pulled Pork, Mac-n-Cheese, Potato chips or French Fries, charcuterie cup
Vickie's Pierogies benefitting Sacajawea Audubon Society located at Cello (2 W Main). Handcrafted pierogi fried with ghee & served with sour cream and an optional side of Polish sausage

Downtown businesses are also joining in on the festive fun by hosting an In-Store Activity and/or participating in lighting up Main Street with the Window Decorating Contest.

Make sure to swing by these businesses during the Stroll:

Bozeman Co-op Downtown (44 E Main). 20% OFF storewide (excl. food service), holiday menu, live music 5:30–7:30 PM, and festive slushies!
Clearwater Credit Union (5 W Mendenhall, Unit 101). Gnome Hunt: hide Clearwater Gnomes in local downtown business that agree to participate.
Intrigue Ink (12 E Main). Mail a Postcard to Santa (or whomever) for free! We will have a "Merry Mail" station set up in store.

Owenhouse (36 E Main). Face painting for the kids!
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Bozeman (18 E Main). Free hot tea, cider tasting, and sampling!
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot (18 W Main). It's shadow puppet time!

And take a gander at the following windows and store fronts:

ERA Landmark Visitors Center (8 E Main).
MeatEater (129 W Main).
Mountain Trails Gallery (303 E Main).
The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company (111 E Main).

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Bozeman (18 E Main).
Two Trick Pony (20 N Tracy).
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot (18 W Main).

The Annual Christmas Stroll is a long-standing tradition that hopes to continually bring our community together for a fun event that ushers in the Holiday Season. This FREE community event is 100% supported by our incredible business sponsors and the sales of our timeless button souvenirs.

You can support the Christmas Stroll by purchasing an “Official 2025 Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll Button” for just $4 and be put into a drawing to win various prize packages totaling over $3,000! Prizes this year include Bridger Bowl Lift Tickets, an Endeavor Ballooning Flight for 2, Downtown Dollars, and more*!

Please note, an official Christmas Stroll Button is required (for ages 1+) to take pictures with Santa at The Baxter and to ride on the Horse-Drawn Wagon on N Rouse. As an added bonus, you can feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that your purchase allows us to put on this anticipated event without requiring an entry fee to stroll down beautiful Main Street and check out all the amazing vendors.

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Thank you to our 2025 Business Sponsors:

Golden Star: Ace Handyman Services, AMR Bozeman, Billings Clinic Bozeman, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Bridger Bowl, Color World, Elevated Montana, First Security Bank, Lewis & Clark Motel, Montana Gift Corral, Montana Swim Academy, Mountain Hot Tub, NBC Montana, The Bacchus Pub, The Baxter, My 103.5, XL Country 100.7, YellowBall Roofing & Solar

Silver Bells: American Legion, Blackfoot Communications, Bozeman Health, Endeavor Ballooning, Kendall Ford of Bozeman, Lehrkinds Incorporated, Little Stinkers, NorthWestern Energy, Signs of Montana, The Emerson, Sweet Pea Festival, The Sapphire Motel

Santa's Elves: Against the Grain Painting & Finishing, Bozeman Schools Foundation - Santa Run, Duckworth, GRIFOLS, First Interstate Bank, Intermountain Health, NorthWest Safe, Travel Café