Christmas On Parade Saturday
The Britton Area Chamber of Commerce is planning on “Groovy and Bright” Christmas on Parade this Saturday with many fun events throughout the day.
Once again, the Parade of Lights, set for 6 p.m., will highlight the day. Those interested in having an entry in the parade are asked to line up north of Assisted Living at 5:45 p.m. No need to pre-register but you can contact Julie Zuehlke (605-8800258) if you have questions.
Floats will travel west on 9th Street, north on Main, then west on 8th and go by Wheatcrest Hills. They will then travel east down Vander Horck to Main Street, north on Main and end around the school.
Prayer Rock Museum and the Chamber will be serving refreshments out of the museum. Cups will provide free hot chocolate during the parade.
The Missoula Children’s Theater performance of “Red Riding Hood” will be at 4 p.m. at the Britton Area Event Center. The play will also be performed on Friday at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $2 per performance.
Following the play on Saturday, the Lions Club will serve a meal at the Event Center. Soup, chili, hot dogs, chips and bars are on the menu for a free will donation. Doors will open for the chili feed around 5 p.m.
A special family movie matinee is planned at the Strand Theatre at 2 p.m. on Saturday. This year’s movie is “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and will also be shown at 7:30 p.m.
During the day on Saturday, visit the Britton Public Library for holiday fun. There will be stories with Mrs. Claus and Christmas crafts from 9 a.m. to noon. Merchants will also be offering holiday specials and having open houses that day. Check throughout the paper for more information on those events.
You can get your picture taken with Santa at the Community Building from noon-4 p.m. You can take your own photo with a donation of nonperishable food items for the Marshall County Food Pantry or professional photos by Calee Hagen Photography will be available for purchase.
Christmas trees will be on display through Dec. 31 at the Britton Event Center. Everyone can vote for their favorite tree with Britton Bucks going to the winners.
The Britton Area Chamber of Commerce also has several holiday promotions running through the holiday season.
The Chamber is sponsoring a Holiday Punch Card promotion. The promotion will run through December 19. Cards are available at participating area businesses. Shop local and fill your punch card to be entered to win $75 in Britton Bucks each week. See the Chamber’s Facebook page for more information and participating businesses.
Each Wednesday in December the Chamber will also have a Facebook post called “Wish List Wednesdays.” Followers will be asked to share a picture or comment on items on their wish lists at Britton businesses to bring awareness to products and services offered by businesses and promote shopping local. A random person who posts will receive Britton Bucks.
The Chamber is again sponsoring the Silver Bell Search. A bell is hidden somewhere in the community with clues posted weekly on the Chamber Facebook page. The person finding the bell will receive $150 in Britton Bucks.
For the complete Christmas on Parade schedule and all events, see the ad on the back page.