[MCN] News Alert // Santa's Arrival, Parade Of Lights, Holiday Village And Lighting Of The Tree In Downtown Missoula Saturday, December 3

[Bram Moore]

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November 28, 2022

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*SANTA’S ARRIVAL, PARADE OF LIGHTS, HOLIDAY VILLAGE AND LIGHTING OF THE
TREE IN DOWNTOWN MISSOULA SATURDAY, DEC. 3*



Santa arrives in Downtown Missoula on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1pm for the
annual Parade of Lights, Holiday Village, and Lighting of the Holiday Tree.
The 20th Annual Parade of Lights will feature stationary floats parked on
Higgins, where attendees can experience the holiday tradition on foot or by
car. Higgins Avenue will be open to vehicle traffic up to Spruce Street,
where the official street closure will feature lots of fun, a makers’
market, and much more.



Community members and guests are encouraged to park and walk. However,
folks can also experience the Parade of Lights from the comfort of the car
driving on Higgins up to Spruce Street or watch the festivities from home
on MCAT.



The Parade of Lights & Holiday Village, sponsored by Dick Anderson
Construction and Windfall, will feature bright floats in parking spaces
along both sides of Higgins Avenue. New this year is the Winter Makers
Market on North Higgins from Spruce to the Red XXXX’s, hosted and curated
by the Missoula Makers Collective. There will be 25 artists selling
handmade goods from 5-8 pm.



“After last year’s first stationary parade on Higgins, we received amazing
community feedback from businesses and event attendees,” said Katie Ghen
Simpson, Committee Chair and owner of Bathing Beauties Beads.  “Families
were able to enjoy and interact with the floats at their own leisurely
pace, shop at Downtown businesses, and revel in the splendor of Downtown
Missoula. The Parade of Lights is such a wonderful way to celebrate the
holidays and share in the community cheer.”



Following a two-year hiatus, Downtown businesses will be hosting fun and
festive activities for children at more than 20 Downtown locations
throughout the day. Ornament making at Cranky Sam’s, block printing at
Betty’s Divine, and tea-making at Lake Missoula Tea Company are some
examples of activities children and families can enjoy. Visit
www.missouladowntown.com/parade-of-lights/ for a full list of activities.



Santa will arrive in Downtown Missoula at 1pm at the Missoula Public
Library (455 E. Main) on his horse-drawn carriage. Santa and Mrs. Claus
will be available for “take your own” photos from 1-4pm. Families are
encouraged to get in line early, as Santa will be participating in the
Parade and Lighting the Holiday Tree promptly at 6pm at the Red XXXXs.
Complimentary cocoa and coffee, along with a big community bonfire, thanks
to Boy Scout Troop #1960.



The Resort at Paws Up will offer free horse-drawn carriage rides for three
consecutive weekends from 12pm-4pm December 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18. Rides
start at the Missoula Art Park at Pine and Pattee, and the carriage can
hold up to 12 people per ride. Two beautiful Fjord/Pecheron cross horses
named Daisy and Duke will be our hosts.



 Additionally, the Missoula Downtown Association will host Teddy Bear Tea
Parties at First Interstate Bank for three consecutive weekends: Dec. 4,
10-11, and 17-18. Online registration and payment ($10 per person) is
online at https://www.missouladowntown.com/teddy-bear-teas/.



More information on the Parade of Lights and other holiday happenings in
Downtown Missoula can be found online at www.missouladowntown.com or by
contacting the Downtown Missoula Partnership office via phone
(406-543-4238) or email (info at missouladowntown.com).








*Bram Moore*

*Operations Coordinator*

Downtown Missoula Partnership

218 E Main | Missoula, MT

406.543.4238 | missouladowntown.com <http://www.missouladowntown.com/>
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