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

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:

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:

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:

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