Illustration of Santa greeting families at long breakfast tables with pancakes and cocoa (Anaconda Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting)

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.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

5:30pm–9:00 pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Hot cocoa is offered at the event.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

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.

Links & Contact

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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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