It's Time to Kick Off the Holiday Season with the 43rd Annual Christmas Stroll!

Ho-Ho-Howdy! On Saturday, December 2^nd from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, join the Downtown Bozeman Association and our gracious business sponsors as we proudly present the 43rd 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, sing Christmas carols, engage with local Nonprofits 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’s Signature Nutcracker Collection

Believe in the magic of Christmas while meandering through Lewis & Clark Motel's extraordinary Nutcracker collection. Visit the lobby and view over 900 nutcrackers on display from 10 AM - 9 PM through New Year’s.

Holidays with the Emerson

Join “Holidays with the Emerson” for a festive extravaganza, featuring a Holiday Bazaar, Santa's letter station, and the saucy variety show – Holiday Noir. Engage with the community at Galleria Hall, enjoy local art, and experience the spirit of the season with our diverse lineup of events.

Friday, December 1^st

4-8 PM – Holiday Bazaar
- Kelsey Dzintars Suite #5 – West Wing Main Level
- Loretta Fine Art West Wing Second Floor #257
- Heart and Hand West Wing Second Floor # 275
- The Coin Laundry Print Shop- Galleria Hall
- Rod Zullo – Galleria Hall
- LeeAnn Ramey Art- Galleria Hall
- Artists Gallery- Galleria Hall
- Verge- Galleria Hall
8 PM – Holiday Noir begins

Saturday, December 2^nd

10 AM - 4 PM – Holiday Bazaar
- Letters to Santa in Harmony Hall upstairs
- Caroline Price Art Suit #205
- Loretta Fine Art West Wing Second Floor #257
- EBeth (Elizabeth Anthony) Suite #211/212
- Constructive Solutions Suite 223
- Western Bound Suite 219
- Heart and Hand West Wing Second Floor # 275
- The Coin Laundry Print Shop- Galleria Hall
- Kara Tripp – Galleria Hall
- LeeAnn Ramey Art – Galleria Hall
- Rod Zullo – Galleria Hall
- Verge- Galleria Hall
12 PM – Face Painting in Harmony Hall upstairs
8 PM – Holiday Noir begins

Bozeman Schools Foundation hosts the Annual Santa Run for Education

Day-Of Registration ends at 9 AM on Saturday, December 2^nd
9 AM - 12 PM – Race time

Annual Gingerbread House Contest Display

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 2^nd 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:

4-7 PM – Music Performed by Local School Choirs at S Willson & Main intersection
- 4:30 – Gallatin High School Jazz Choir
- 5 – Emily Dickinson Elementary Choir
- 5:30 – Morning Star Elementary Choir
- 6 – Bozeman High School Jazz Choir
- 6:30 – Monforton Elementary Chorus
- 6:50 – Monforton Middle School Choir
4:30 PM – The Christmas Stroll Parade begins at the intersection of Main & Willson. Join our Master of Ceremonies, RC Townsend, 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 43^rd Annual Christmas Stroll. The parade vehicle, generously provided by Bridger Bowl, 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 Nonprofit organization or donating a portion of proceeds to a Nonprofit organization. Grab a bite and know you are eating for a cause!
4:30-7:30 PM – Join our Sponsors and local Nonprofit 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.

Nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the Christmas Stroll as a “Nonprofit 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 Nonprofits and their fun & festive activities below:

4H Horse Project located in front of Montana Silversmiths. Visit the "Western Christmas" photo booth with livestock.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country located in front of Plume Bridal. Draw the night away with the Christmas Coloring Project.
Big Sky Youth Empowerment located in front of Voormi. Come participate in the Annual Ski Boot Holding Strength Contest.
Bozeman & Gallatin High School Dance Teams located in front of S Tracy & Main Intersection. Bozeman High and Gallatin High Dance Teams performances throughout the evening.
Bozeman Edge Fastpitch located in front of Alara. Get your face painted with festive snowmen and snowflakes.
Bozeman Police Department located in front of Pub 317. Snap a photo in the Whoville themed canopy backdrop and warm up by the fire.
Bozeman United Methodist Church located in front of Schnee's. Make your own holiday drink.
Bridger Bowl located in front of S Bozeman & Main Intersection. Watch highlights from 22/23 season on a HUGE inflatable screen and learn what's new for this season at Bridger Bowl.
Bridger Ski Foundation located in front of First Security Bank. Spreading holiday cheer and hanging out cookies.
Bridgercare located in front of Altitude. Spin the Christmas Kids Trivia Wheel and win tastey candy prizes.
Calvary Chapel Bozeman located in front of The Eagles. View the live Nativity scence.
City of Bozeman located in front of Old Main Gallery and Framing. Take part in a Water Conservation-themed activity.
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware. Join the Nerf Biathlon Competition.
Custer Gallatin National Forest located in front of Schnee's. Stop by to purchase your $5 Christmas Tree Permit.
ERA Landmark Real Estate & Thrive located in front of ERA Landmark. Visit the Thrive Children's Craft Station and make Candycane Reindeer Tree Ornaments.
EverGreen Adventures located in front of Miller's Jewelry. Create a "Handmade Gratitude" Ornament.
Family Promise of Gallatin Valley located in front of Athelta. Enjoy coloring sheets, notes of encouragement for the families Family Promise serves, and make a candy cane reindeer craft.
First Presbyterian Church located in front of SE Corner of Willson & Babcock. Stroll in for warmth, music, and a hot drink.
Friends of Hyalite located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware. Plow the road with toy snowplows.
Gallatin Valley Choirs located in front of S Willson & Main Intersection. Student choirs from across the Gallatin Valley will be spreading Holiday Cheer through song.
Gallatin Valley YMCA located in front of Meridian Boutique. Come play some winter-themed games.
Greater Gallatin United Way located in front of First Security Bank. Make some kidsLINK christmas crafts.
Guardians of the Children located in front of Barefoot. Take a break from the cold and pop in to warm up.
Haven located in front of Heyday. Play large jenga.
Headwaters Academy located in front of Shredmonk. Enjoy a holiday scavenger hunt.
Historic Preservation Board of Gallatin County located in front of El Camino. Purchase your favorite historic building ornaments; all proceeds go towards Historic Preservation Grant Program.
Intermountain Health located in front of Ted's Montana Grill. Warming stop, cornhole, and "Spin to Win" wheel.
Libertarian Party of Gallatin Valley located in front of TBA. Voter Registration plus literature and buttons.
Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited located in front of Montana Anglers. Color your own trout.
Mason Moore Foundation located in front of Chalet Sports. Paint the town red with some coloring sheets.
Miss Trina’s Music located in front of Miller's Jewelry. Feel the holiday spirit through the passion of song.
Montana Wilderness School located in front of Schnee's. Spin our amazing prize wheel.
Montana Youth Challenge Academy located in front of Soroptimist Park. Free gift-wrapping services and write letters to Santa.
Mountain Mamas located in front of Roly-Poly Coffee Co. Honor the Smith River with a duckie race! Sticker prizes thanks to Patagonia for the fastest duck.
Mountain Time Arts located in front of El Camino. Join Mountain Time Arts at the Bozeman Christmas Stroll for hot chocolate, an art activity everyone can enjoy, and a raffle with prizes from REI, Patagonia, and Mountain Time Arts.
Operation Holiday located in front of Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company. Come color some ornaments and decorate our tree.
Project WET located in front of Schnee's. Spin the water wheel and win a prize!
Royal Family Kids located in front of El Camino. Visit the giving tree and do a special craft.
Sacajawea Audubon Society located in front of Chalet Sports. Toast delicous s'mores over a warm fire and learn about the holiday bird count.
Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association located in front of Baxter. Learn about The Dirt Concern and winter trail grooming.
Springhill Presbyterian Church located in front of Main Street Quilting Company. Visit the Front Porch Photo Booth and warm up with hand warmers & a fire pit.
The Salvation Army located in front of Gem Gallery. Enjoy some hot chocolate and bell ringing.
Wild Montana - Madison Gallatin Chapter located in front of Wild Joe’s. Wild Montana is partnering with MSU Lumberjack Club and will have bundled firewood from the Gallatin Forest; make your own wooden ornament.
Yellowstone Alliance Adventures located in front of Bozeman Running Company. Stop by to "Build a Button".
Yellowstone Forever located in front of Baltimore Building, 222 E Main St. Play "Yellowstone Trivia Trek".
Montana Conservation Voters located in front of Roly-Poly Coffee Co. Enjoy candy canes and learn about Montana Conservation voters education fund.

Food Vendors, Nonprofits, 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 in front of Fjällräven. Menu Items: Tri-Tip Steak Sandwiches, Steak Wraps
Bridger Ski Foundation benefitting Bridger Ski Foundation located in front of First Security Bank. Menu Items: Cookies
Bubbys Food Truck benefitting Purrrrfect Friends Kitten Rescue located in front of First Security Bank. Menu Items: Hot Drinks, Greek Gyros
CC Gourmet benefitting HRDC (Fork & Spoon) located in front of Heyday. Menu Items: Steamed Bun, Potstickers, Spring Rolls, Teriyaki Chicken, Tempura Shrimp, Eel Rice, Boba Tea
Connect Church benefitting Connect Church located in front of Cosmica World Boutique. Menu Items: Hot Cocoa, Donut Holes
Double T Catering LLC benefitting MSU Men's Lacrosse located in front of Rocking R Bar. Menu Items: White Cheddar Poblano, Pozole Soup-Shredded Beef, BBQ Pork Belly Sandwiches, Holiday Cookies, Water
Gallatin County 4H Rabbit Project benefitting Gallatin County 4H Rabbit Project located in front of Last Wind-Up. Menu Items: Cotton Candy Booth
Gallatin Empire Lions Club benefitting Gallatin Empire Lions Club located in front of US Bank. Menu Items: Bratwursts, Hot Dogs
Gallatin Valley Land Trust benefitting Gallatin Valley Land Trust located in front of The Rialto. Menu Items: Hot Chocolate from Ghost Town Coffee Rosters with Whipped Cream & Sprinkles
Journey Church benefitting Journey Church located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware. Menu Items: Coffee
Knights of Columbus benefitting Knights of Columbus located in front of Owenhouse. Menu Items: Cinnamon Sugar, Sugar, or Plain Fry Bread
Kolobok LLC benefitting Eagle Mount located in front of Intrigue Ink. Menu Items: Piroshki, Cakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Hot Tea
LDS Church Bozeman benefitting LDS Church Bozeman located in front of Bangtail. Menu Items: Scones, Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider
Lehrkinds Coca-Cola benefitting Venture Church located in front of S Rouse. Menu Items: Hot Dr. Pepper
Mackenzie River Pizza Co. benefitting BYEP located in front of Mackenzie River Pizza. Menu Items: Pizza By The Slice, Sodas, Water
Masonic Lodges #6 and #18 benefitting Shriner's Hospitals for Children located in front of ERA Landmark. Menu Items: Hot Chocolate, Popcorn
Mount Ellis Academy - Class of 2025 benefitting Mount Ellis Academy - Class of 2025 located in front of County Bookshelf. Menu Items: Butter Braids
Ms. Sippi’s Southern Cuisine benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation located in front of First Security Bank. Menu Items: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Po-Boy, Chipotle Chicken Sandwich, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding
MSU American Indian Council benefitting MSU American Indian Council located in front of Indulgence. Menu Items: Frybread
Peak Academy benefitting Peak Academy located in front of Owenhouse Ace Hardware. Menu Items: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs
Roza LLC benefitting Eagle Mount located in front of Treasure State Hostel. Menu Items: Paella
Team Montana Roller Derby benefitting Team Montana Roller Derby located in front of El Camino. Menu Items: Pizza, Soda, Hot Cocoa, Cookies
Treeline Coffee Roasters benefitting Bozeman Ice Fest located in front of Treeline Coffee Roasters. Menu Items: Winter Drink Specials, Beer + Wine To Go
Vickie's Pierogies benefitting Ukrainian Relief Effort located in front of Cello. Menu Items: Handcrafted Pierogi Fried with Ghee & Served with Sour Cream & Kielbasa
The Bacchus Pub benefitting Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association located in front of Baxter. Menu Items: Curly Fries & Hunter Fries
The Nutty Montana located in front of Onyx Tile & Blackbird. Tasty nuts!

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:

Intrigue Ink located at 12 E Main St. Intrigue Ink will have complimentary face painting in the store during Christmas Stroll from 4:30-7 PM.
LeeAnn Ramey Art located at 111 S Grand Ave, Studio 110. Stop by LeeAnn Ramey Art in the Emerson to make and decorate your own holiday ornaments.
Mountain Trails Gallery located at 303 E Main St. MTG will be hosting artists preforming a live painting during the Christmas Stroll.
Schnee's located at 35 E Main St. It's time for the Annual Bernese Mountain Dog meet-up at Schnee's - woof woof!
Stio located at 233 E Main St, Suite 101. Stio will have hot beverages and is partnering with the Bozeman Field School to do a "Spin to Win" activity featuring amazing prizes.
Ted's Montana Grill located at 105 W Main St. Join TMG upstairs in the Petite Ballroom in the Baxter while you wait to get your photo taken with Santa. TMG is generously distributing cookies and complimentary kids cards.
The American Legion located at 225 E Main St. Check out the Annual Gingerbread House Contest and vote for your favorite community member entry.
The Baxter located at 105 W Main St, Suite 1A. Come see Santa and get your picture taken from 5-7:30 PM. *$4 Stroll Button required for ages 1+
The Lewis & Clark Motel located at 824 W Main St. Believe in the magic of Christmas while meandering through Lewis & Clark Motel's extraordinary Nutcracker collection before, during, or after the Christmas Stroll.
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot located at 18 W Main St. Join Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot in making mini repurposed lanterns.
Wild Wisdom Collective located at 7 S Tracy Ave. Head down the Wild Wisdom for on-site practitioners for oracle/tarot card readings and Reiki treatments beneath a Quantum Point Lemurian crystal chakra alignment bed. It’s not just a store, it’s an experience.

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

Baxter Hotel located at 105 W Main St
Bozeman Spirits Distillery located at 121 W Main St
Damselfly Clothing Co. located at 115 E Main St
ERA Landmark Real Estate located at 8 E Main St
Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company located at 111 E Main St
Indikoi located at 25 S Tracy Ave
Inland Boutique located at 234 E Main St
Jonah & Sage located at 240 E Main St
Kimpton Armory Hotel located at 24 W Mendenhall St
Mountain Trails Gallery located at 303 E Main St
Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot located at 18 W Main St
Element Bozeman located at 25 E Mendenhall St

The Christmas Stroll is a FREE community event that is supported by our business sponsors and the sales of our timeless button souvenirs. You can support the Christmas Stroll by purchasing an “Official 2023 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! 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.

The Official 2023 Christmas Stroll Buttons are currently available to purchase at the Downtown Bozeman Partnership Office (222 E. Main, Suite #302) and will be available at various locations after Thanksgiving – click HERE for more information!