Christmas Stroll 2024: Downtown Business Participation Application

44th Annual Christmas Stroll

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

We have two options for downtown-located businesses to get involved in the Stroll; host an "In-Store Activity" and/or participate in the "Window Decorating Contest".

Please read the rules and regulations below and submit your application NO LATER than Friday, November 15th.

How to participate in the Christmas Stroll:

Read the information below and submit the Downtown Business Application application NO LATER than Friday, November 15th. There is no fee to participate. All participating businesses with either In-Store Activities or Window Displays will be advertised through all avenues including social media, our website, and in the Official Bozeman Daily Chronicle Christmas Stroll Program.

Then, start planning your holiday cheer! All light/decoration displays must be finished and lit by Friday, December 6th. Let's come together this year and make Downtown Bozeman the most magical place to be this holiday season!

Host an In-Store Activity:

You may consider having carolers in your store, setting up a warming station* on your patio with a little treat**, or having an activity for families in your shop.

*Any business having an open flame must cover it with a metal screen and put the flame out completely and take the remaining ashes with you. Do not, under any circumstances, empty ashes on to the street. Businesses that have a fire pit will be required to have a portable fire extinguisher available for immediate deployment. Bozeman Fire Department recommends a 4A:80B:C extinguisher.

**Foods that are pre-packaged and do not require refrigeration (e.g. candy bars) will NOT require a Temporary Retail Food License. If you are opening packages and processing food, such as cutting food items up, mixing drinks, etc., a Temporary Retail Food License would be required.

Join the Window Decorating Contest:

Help us light up Main Street the week leading up to the Stroll! This has been a huge success in years past and we loved the friendly competition between downtown businesses. We will be promoting the display locations for our community to enjoy!

The following categories* will be judged and receive recognition:

Best Window Display
Best Outside Building Display
The "Merry and Bright" Award (selected for best use of lights)
Most Creative Display
Best Overall Display

*Categories dependent on amount of entrants.

Winners of the contest in all categories above will be recognized on our platforms and receive bragging rights for years to come as well!

Please complete Downtown Business Participation Application NO LATER than Friday, November 15th.

Please note, there is no fee to participate.

Business Name

Building Address

Contact Name

Website

Check Which You Plan to Participate In (there is no fee for either option, you may select both):

Window Decorating Contest

In-Store Activity Occurring During the Stroll

Describe your In-Store Activity (if applicable)

Will your business feature an open flame of any sort? This includes all open flame fire pits (e.g. solo stove) and portable heaters.

Yes

PLEASE NOTE: Any vendors having an open flame must cover it with a metal screen and put the flame out completely and take the remaining ashes with you. Do not, under any circumstances, empty ashes on to the street. Vendors that have a fire pit will be required to have a portable fire extinguisher available for immediate deployment. Bozeman Fire Department recommends a 4A:80B:C extinguisher.

We will be in touch via email with more details closer to the event. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email info@downtownbozeman.org or give our office a ring at 406-586-4008.