WEST YELLOWSTONE'S TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE
We most certainly do get into the Christmas Spirit here in West Yellowstone. During the early part of December we have what is commonly known around here as "The Christmas Stroll and the Parade of Lights."
Local folks and businesses build floats - hang Christmas lights on their cars - trucks - snowmobiles - dog sleds and kids and march in the Parade. Prizes for first, second and third place are awarded. Santa arrives as the last entry in the parade. He and Mrs. Santa usually arrive on the big fire truck.
After the parade is over - Santa and his Mrs. are taken to the corner of Madison and Canyon Streets where the tree is located. At that time - Santa does the honor of lighting the tree for the town. (The town Christmas tree is also erected and lighted by the man who own the local hardware store.)
After that - the adults stroll thru the shops in town - most of which offer free snacks and drinks - and they shop and visit with friends. The kids go inside the Madison Crossing building where they get to talk to Santa and have their picture taken with him.
While they are doing that - the local First Baptist Church (who have by this time undecorated their float and turned it into a hay ride) pick up the kids at Madison Crossing and take them (via the hay ride) over to the Bear's Den movie theatre where they are treated to a free movie which keeps them occupied and give their parents a chance to "stroll and eat and shop."
If you are planning to be here the early part of December you will not want to miss this event.
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