It’s that time of year where we get all bundled up and head downtown for the annual Christmas Stroll. This local tradition is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Even Santa Claus plans on attending!

On Saturday, December 7, Main Street will be closed for the Christmas Stroll from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. If you can’t make it, no worries; there is another Christmas Stroll next week, December 14, in Big Sky from 12:00 to 9:00 pm.

Below is a list of some activities that will be at the Christmas Stroll:

1. Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

2. Gingerbread House Contest from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at the Jacob’s Crossing Lobby at 424 East Main Street

3. The Christmas Stroll Parade Begins at 4:30 pm at the Emerson Center 

4. Lighting ceremony

5. Christmas carols

6. Pictures with Santa Claus

7. 40 food vendors 

8. 40 activity vendors raising funds for local non-profits

For more information and details for this year’s Christmas Stroll, visit the Downtown Bozeman website. There is also a helpful map that shows a list of activities and where they are downtown.

Last year was my first experience going to the Christmas Stroll. From my experience, I loved the variety of food. I also enjoyed the endless activities that were there. Last year was cold, so we stayed near the hot air balloon for the heat and also enjoyed being able to see the hot air balloon in the middle of Main Street. My friends and I enjoyed the endless s’mores that were available. This is a big event downtown, every block we always ran into someone we knew. Although I was cold, I was very impressed with the activities and the community Bozeman has to offer. I definitely look forward to going again this year. 

Hot Tip: dress for the cold and don’t forget to bring the hand warmers!

B.A.M