By Jessica Malone
Bust out the twinkle lights and rev up the family truckster because it’s going to be a “Fun Old Fashioned Griswold Family Christmas” this year at the 2023 Broadus Christmas Stroll!! Due to high school sports conflicts on Fridays, please note that the stroll is taking place on THURSDAY, December 7th.
Celebrate our community this holiday season at our Chamber events, including the annual Christmas Lighting Contest. Go full on Clark Griswold for a chance to be crowned the 2023 lighting champion. Don’t forget to check every bulb - businesses will be judged on the night of the stroll and residential lighting will be judged on Sunday, December 17th.
On stroll night, December 7th, enjoy an afternoon and evening out on the town of Broadus. At 5:30pm, stop by the Powder River Petals Courtyard to enjoy some Christmas music and the 4th Annual Community Tree Lighting.
Our newest Stroll tradition is the selection of a Distinguished Citizen to be honored each year at the tree lighting. The chosen individual will light the tree and an ornament with their name will be hung in commemoration. Our 2023 Broadus Distinguished Citizen is the PRCDHS Lady Hawks Volleyball Team. Come help us recognize and celebrate these girls and their historic success at the State Tournament! Keep this new tradition in mind for next year and contact a Chamber board or Christmas Stroll Committee member with your nomination.
You won’t want to miss the “Cousin Eddie” Decorated RV Show around the courthouse square. We’re serious Clark - bring your decorated recreational “ve-hicle” to town in time for the stroll and line up around the town square. To enter the competition, stop by Gardner & Billing CPA’s office and register with Melissa to receive your entry number. We hope to see your best Griswold lights and some outrageous “Cousin Eddie” costumes! A $100 prize sponsored by the Chamber will be awarded to the People’s Choice for best display, so come out and vote for your favorite! Voting ballets are also located at the office of Gardner & Billing CPAs, so be sure to submit your vote before 7pm.
While you visit our many local businesses to enjoy treats, sales and socializing, keep your eyes open for Santa! He’ll be strolling around town handing out candy canes to all the good little boys and girls! Then afterwards, join us for some NFR Calcutta rodeo action! We’ll be auctioning off the NFR teams at the Big Sky Bar starting at 7:30pm. Don’t miss your chance to win big at the finals!
Nobody’s walking out on this fun old fashioned family Christmas – we’re all in this together and we hope you’ll support our many small businesses by checking out their Stroll activities this year…
Yellowstone Bank: Kick off your Christmas Stroll between 3-5 pm with the Yellowstone Bank Open House. Enter the door prize drawing and enjoy hors d’oeuvre trays, cookies and candy, and Tom & Jerrys.
Fleming & Long Insurance: Between 4-6 pm Fleming & Long Insurance will be serving their famous brisket tacos with meat provided by Montana Premium Beef. They’ll also have s'mores for the kids so don’t miss out on this delicious stop!
Gardner & Billing CPAs: From 5:30-7:30 pm you’ll find the jolliest bunch of Griswold fanatics at Gardner & Billing CPAs celebrating with costumes, Christmas cheer, a kid’s ornament craft, and the ever-popular chocolate fountain. Even the Grinch didn’t want to miss out on this fun, old fashioned Griswold family Christmas, so be on the look out for him throughout the Stroll!
Big Sky Bar: Join the party at the Big Sky with a taco bar and your favorite beverage. Stick around for the NFR Calcutta starting at 7:30 pm.
Extension Office: Teen 4-H is once again offering a shopping experience for young people as their community service project/fundraiser. “Penguin Patch” will be held in the Courthouse Lobby from 4 to 7 pm for the kids who want to get their Christmas shopping started!
EMCMHC: Enjoy “Krafts with Karry” at the courthouse from 4-7 pm. Karry Sisk, Prevention Specialist with Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center, will be leading a free, hands-on craft activity for kids in the Election Room.
Grant’s Hardware: Bucket sale! Purchase a 5 gallon bucket and receive a 20% discount on all items that can fit within the bucket. We’re open through 7 pm for you to enjoy coffee, cider, hot cocoa and cookies and enter the giveaway drawing. There’s men’s, women’s, and kid’s prizes, plus the Grand Prize Drawing for a 65” LED Samsung Smart TV!!!
The Body Shop Physical Therapy: Come in for a friendly visit and enjoy food and drinks from 4-6 pm.
Gunny’s Guns: Stop by the shop for free cookies and socializing from 4-7 pm.
Silver Sage Clothing: Big stroll savings with 25% off storewide sale. Spend $50 or more and spin the prize wheel to receive a free gift!
Wyld Roots Studio: Christmas Mini Photo Sessions by Sam Stoddard! $10 guaranteed 3 frames. Bring the family in from 4-6 pm.
Corner Store: Drop by for refreshments and prize drawings!
Powder River Lanes: Jelly of the Month Club samples for the first 50 people to come join us at the bowling alley for chili and cinnamon rolls. While there, do some early shopping with Lori and Lisa, who will be selling some of their beautiful Christmas Wreaths and Decorations.
Broadus Boot & Tack: Drop in for refreshments and storewide 25% off discount (excepting animal health and warehouse supplies).
Broadus IGA: Starting at 10 am enjoy coffee, cider and cookies and enter the drawing for the Coca-Cola Bear on display in Your Hometown IGA.
Broadus Insurance: Visit Broadus Insurance for a traditional Christmas Stroll hot dog!
Billy Stuver with the Powder River Examiner will be out and about snapping pics of the action, and will have subscription gift certificates available.
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