Anaconda Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting
Guests gather in downtown Anaconda for an evening featuring a holiday light parade with decorated floats and cars along Main Street. Festivities include the lighting of the town Christmas tree, carolers, hot cocoa, and a live window mannequin competition. Participating local shops stay open late for shopping, and children can meet Santa for keepsake photos.
What to Expect
Light parade, tree lighting, and live window mannequins in downtown Anaconda.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Southwest Montana
Food & Drink
Hot cocoa is offered at the event.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:30pm–9:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your stroll button at a participating downtown business or the Anaconda Visitors Center, then stay for the tree lighting when winners are announced.
- Dress warmly for an evening on Main Street, and warm up with hot cocoa while you watch the light parade go by.
- Have your child bring a wish list to share with Santa, since kids get a keepsake photo with him too.
- Save time for late-night shopping, since participating downtown stores stay open late during the stroll.
Special Events & Promotions
- Stroll buttons are sold for a chance to win, and winners are announced at the tree lighting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the stroll button?
Buying a stroll button gives you a chance to win, and winners are announced at the tree lighting. Buttons are sold at participating downtown businesses and at the Anaconda Visitors Center.
Is there a parade?
Yes. A light parade of decorated floats and cars travels down Main Street.
Are the shops open?
Yes. Participating stores stay open late for holiday shopping.
Can kids see Santa?
Yes. Kids can share their wish lists with Santa and get a keepsake photo.
What else is there to enjoy?
There's hot cocoa, carolers and a live window mannequin competition, plus the lighting of the town Christmas tree.
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