[MCN] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Downtown Missoula Parade of Lights Saturday, December 5 Santa’s Arrival at 1 pm at the Florence Building

[Leidy Wagener]

Local/State

December 2, 2015




*Downtown Missoula Parade of Lights Saturday, December 5 **Santa’s Arrival
at 1 pm at the Florence Building*

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The 13th Annual Parade of Lights will take place this Saturday, December 5,
2015 in Downtown Missoula. Santa will arrive in Downtown at 1 pm at the
Historic Florence Building (111 N. Higgins) and will be available for
photos and wish lists throughout the afternoon.



Produced by the Missoula Downtown Association and sponsored by Liquid
Planet and Datsopoulos, McDonald and Lind and 16 additional businesses, the
Parade of Lights will commence at 6 pm and travel from the Hip Strip north
on Higgins to the Red XXXXs. The Lighting of the Downtown Tree will happen
immediately thereafter.



The Parade of Lights draws thousands of folks to Downtown Missoula each
year for the official kickoff of the holiday season. There are five award
categories and parade entrants will be judged on overall appearance and
impression, originality and creativity, use of lights, and enthusiasm.
Award categories include Civic/Non-Profit, Commercial, Religious, High
School/Collegiate, and K-8. Category winners receive an engraved plaque and
will be promoted through the MDA newsletter and local media.



More than 20 Downtown destinations will host free or small fee ($1-$10)
activities for children and their families to enjoy. Activities include:



Hip Holiday Market................................................... 10
am-5 pm......................................... Lowell School

Story
Time.................................................................. 11
am................................... Missoula Public Library

Beaded Snowflake Making...................................... 12-3
pm............................... Bathing Beauties Beads

Christmas Card Making............................................ 12-3
pm............................................................... ZACC

Popcorn Garland Making......................................... 12-3
pm.................................................... KornUtopia

Snowman Craft..........................................................
12:30-2 pm............... Children’s Museum Missoula

Horse Drawn Rides................................................... 1-5
pm.............................................. East Pine Street

Family Yoga................................................................
12-2:40 pm...................................... Hot House Yoga

Holiday Braids, Bows & Buns for Kids.................... 12-3
pm................................... Boom Swagger Salon

Letters to Santa.........................................................
1-3 pm........................... Noteworthy Paper & Press

Drop-in Holiday Workshop..................................... 1-3
pm................................... Missoula Art Museum

Drop In Crafts............................................................
1-4 pm................................. Missoula Public Library

DIY Ornament Making.............................................. 1-5
pm.......................................................... Upcycled

Cookie Decorating.................................................... 1-5
pm............................................ Bernice’s Bakery

S’more Making & Carousel Rides........................... 1-5
pm.................................... Carousel for Missoula

Classic Holiday Films................................................. 1-5
pm................................................... Roxy Theater

Santa Cookie Plate Making with the ZACC............ 2-4
pm.................................... Black Coffee Roasting

Chromatography & Neuron Making...................... 2-5
pm............................ SpectrUM Science Center

String Ornaments...................................................... 2-5
pm..................................................... La Stella Blu

Fortune Telling & Palm Reading............................. 3-5
pm.................................................. Betty’s Divine

Cupcake Decorating................................................. 3-5
pm......................................... Taste Buds Kitchen

Games, Face Painting, Card Making....................... 4-6
pm....................... Community of Saint Columba



The bonfire will be lit at 5 pm by Boy Scout Troop #1910, the Christian
Life Center Choir will serenade the crowd, and there will be free coffee,
cocoa, and cookies for all. Additionally, Downtown shoppers can get holiday
gifts wrapped for free at the MSO Hub (140 N. Higgins).



For more information on the day’s activities, visit missouladowntown.com or
call 406-543-4238.



*Downtown Missoula: Connecting Our Community!*
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