Christmas Stroll in Downtown Bozeman!
Join us for Bozeman’s most beloved holiday tradition and come kick-off the holiday season in Downtown Bozeman!
This year's Christmas Stroll will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm.
Join us for fun activities, great food, and fun. Bring the whole family to get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, check out the gingerbread house contest display, sing Christmas carols, grab a bite to eat from non-profit food vendors or do some Christmas gift shopping. The Christmas Stroll is the place to be on December 3rd!
Below is a FULL Schedule of Downtown Stroll activities.
Daytime Stroll activities:
- 9 am - 12 pm - Santa Run Hosted by the Bozeman Schools Foundation
- Day-of Registration - Ending at 9 am
- 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Gingerbread House making at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll:
- Music Performed by Local School Choirs at N Wilson & Main
- 4:30 - Morning Star Elementary Choir
- 5:00 - Emily Dickinson Elementary School Choir
- 5:20 - CJMS Select & Eagle Choirs
- 5:50 - BHS Jazz Choir
- 6:20 - Monforton Elementary School Choir
- 6:40 - Monforton Middle School Choir
- 4:30 pm - at 4:30 the Christmas Stroll Parade will officially begin at the intersection of Main & Wilson. Billy McWilliams will join Santa, making their way down our iconic Main Street, lighting our annual Christmas spiders along their way. The parade vehicle, generously provided by Bridger Bowl, will be escorted by Montana Youth Challenge Academy’s uniformed cadets!
- 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm - From 4:30 to 7:30, Main Street will be filled to the brim with food vendors. Each attending vendor booth is either hosted by a nonprofit organization, or will be donating a portion of their proceeds to a nonprofit of their choice. Grab a bite and know you are eating for a cause.
- 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm - From 4:30 to 7:30 you can join in on the Christmas spirit as a collective of sponsors and local nonprofit groups host holiday-inspired activities! From fire pits live caroling, and even arts and crafts, make sure to join in on the festivities.
- 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm - From 4:30 to 7:30 several downtown business will join in on the fun! The 2022 Christmas stroll will feature live music, sweet treats, and wonderful Christmas gift shopping!
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Head to the Baxter Hotel for holiday fun!
- With the purchase of a $4 Stroll Button (required for ages 1+) you can get your photo taken with Santa at the Baxter Hotel located at 105 W Main Street! Photos are taken by 406 Photo; get your FREE Santa Photo Download.
- Delight in a live performance of holiday classics by Bridger Mountain Harmony Chorus.
- Enjoy holiday cookies and DIY Christmas cards provided by Ted's Montana Grill and Blaze Cheerleaders!
- Craft DIY Ornaments with Evan Hill, an Allstate representative!
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Located on Rouse Ave, make sure to head over to the Winter Circus Village, hosted by 406Cirque. Perfectly placed at the heart of downtown Bozeman, the Winter Circus Village will keep you thrilled with fun and interactive holiday experiences!
- Complimentary drinks provided by Lehrkind's Coca Cola and Venture Church.
- Rifle Drill Team Holiday Showcase performed by uniformed Montana Youth Challenge cadets every half hour, from 5-7 pm!
Written by: Alexa Jorgenson, MGC Content Creator
Information Sourced from: Downtown Bozeman
Photography by: Luke Clark, MGC Photographer
Blog Cover by: Averi Thompson, MGC Graphic Designer
