7th Annual Parade of Lights
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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Get in the Holiday spirit at the 7th Annual Parade of Lights, brought to you by Blackfoot Telecommunications Group. This all-day family event includes numerous children’s activities and projects, the arrival of Santa Claus at the Florence Building, and concludes with the Parade of Lights and the lighting of the Downtown Christmas Tree at the Red XXXX’s on North Higgins Avenue.

Want to Get Involved?

  • Build a float with your community group or friends and family!

    Schedule of Events


    1 pm: Santa's Arrival - Florence Building (111 N Higgins)
    1-5 pm: Free Family Activities - Various Locations
    • Photos with Santa: Florence Building
    • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides: East Pine St
    • Holiday Gift Workshop: Children's Museum
    • Cookie Decorating: Ellie Blue - 328 E Pine
    • Pony Petting Zoo (3-5pm): Ellie Blue - 328 E Pine
    • Holiday Art Project (1-3pm): Missoula Art Museum
    • Holiday Movies (new every hour): Roxy Theatre
    • Holiday Craft Project: Missoula Public Library
    • Kid Drop Off & Dance ($5): Downtown Dance Collective
    • S'more Making: Carousel for Missoula
    6 pm: Parade of Lights - Downtown on Higgins Ave

    6:30 pm: Christmas Tree Lighting - at red XXX's with Santa, cocoa and cookies

        Downtown Holiday Shopping Open Late!


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