Christmas Stroll is a beloved annual tradition of downtown Bozeman! It’s on the first Saturday in December every year and has tons of activities for the whole family. First, Santa Claus works his way from the Emerson Cultural Center down Main Street, singing Christmas carols and lighting the downtown holiday lights to help get people into the holiday spirit. The fun lasts until 7:30PM. You can view the full schedule of events at

From downtownbozeman.org, here is a FULL Schedule of Downtown Stroll activities. Check the Bozeman Daily Chronicle insert in the Dec. 3 newspaper.

Bozeman Schools Foundation hosts the Annual Santa Run for Education:

• 8:00am – Day-Of Registration
• 10:15am – Race time

Annual Gingerbread House Contest Display
Come check out the amazing gingerbread houses on display at the American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space (225 E Main St, entrance to the East of the main American Legion entrance). 

• Friday, December 3^rd from 10am-6pm
• Saturday, December 4^th from 10am-8pm 

Downtown Stroll Evening Activities:

• 4:00-7:00pm – Music Performed by Local School Choirs at N Willson & Main
  • 4:00 GHS Jazz Choir
  • 4:30 Christmas Tree Lighting – CJMS Select & Eagle Choirs with Santa on Main Street
  • 5:00 Morning Star Elementary School Choir
  • 5:30 CJMS Select & Eagle Choirs
  • 6:00 Monforton Middle School Choir
  • 6:30 Whittier Elementary School Choir
• 4:30pm – The Christmas Stroll Parade begins at the intersection of Main & Willson. Join our Master of Ceremonies, Greg Baker of Billion Auto Group as he and Santa make their way down Main Street, lighting the traditional Downtown Bozeman Christmas Spiders. Sing along with the Chief Joseph Middle School Choir as they ring in the Holiday Season at the 41^st Annual Christmas Stroll.
  • This parade is proudly sponsored by: Northern Nutrition Group, Billings Clinic, Big Boys Toys, Alpacas of Montana, Big Sky Build, Hill Country Insurance Agency, Sweet Pea Festival, Lehrkind’s Coca Cola, First Interstate Bank, Sigma Nu Fraternity, and Signs of Montana
• 4:30-7:30pm – Main Street is filled with food vendors offering a variety of festive fare. All food vendor booths are either hosted by a non-profit organization or donating a portion of proceeds to a non-profit organization. Grab a bite and know you are eating for a cause.
• 4:30-7:30pm – Join our sponsors and local non-profit groups as they host holiday-inspired activities. Warm up around a fire pit with some of your favorite groups, enjoy live caroling, crafts and other festive activities. See centerspread for more information.
• 4:30-7:30pm – Downtown businesses feature live music, free cocoa and cookies and holiday fun of all sorts. The Stroll is a great chance to get a few holiday gifts checked off your list.
• 5:00-7:30pm – Santa pictures at the Baxter Hotel, located at 105 W Main St *$4 Stroll Button Required for ages 1+
  • Enjoy traditional holiday songs performed by the Bridger Mountain Harmony Chorus
  • Make your very own holiday ornament with Hill County Insurance Agency with the help of the Blaze Cheerleaders, and grab a candy cane from our very own Mrs. Montana America
  • Photos are taken by 406 Photo. Get your FREE Santa Photo Download to cherish for years to come.
• 5:00-7:30pm – Head to Rouse Ave to experience the Winter Circus Village. Enjoy mind-blowing circus acts performed by the professional entertainers at 406Cirque. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with face-painting, aerial dancers and an interactive holiday experience at the heart center of the Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll.

For more information about the 2021 Christmas Stroll, visit www.downtownbozeman.org/stroll