Holiday Events in Branson

If you plan on being in Branson, Missouri, for the 2006 holiday season, there are plenty of events and celebrations scheduled this year. You don't need to look very far for something to get your in the spirit of the holidays. Tree lighting events, Christmas parades, holiday music and festivities for the entire family can be found. Many events are free and some charge an admittance fee, but there will be something for everyone, both young and old. Just get ready to go out and enjoy the beauty of the season in Branson, Missouri, this year.

An Ozark Mountain Christmas runs from November 1 - December 31, 2006. This year will be the 19th Ozark Mountain Christmas. Holiday cheer and live entertainment combine for an unforgettable 2006 Ozark Mountain Christmas season in Branson, Missouri.

Visitors to Branson can enjoy Christmas-themed, shows, millions of holiday lights, theme park festivals, shopping, and outdoor events and attractions. Holiday shows feature live entertainment from performers known around the world. The show bill includes the always popular Andy Williams in his famous Christmas show.

Holiday shows begin the first week of November and feature special holiday sets, costumes and music throughout about half of the show. The "Christmas Dreams Show" and "Broadway Christmas Spectacular!" are new shows.

Some of the most spectacular light displays in the nation are in Branson. Many of The Branson Area Festival of Lights' 200 displays formerly located along Branson Hills Parkway will be set up at multiple locations this season to create an area-wide Festival of Lights Driving Tour.

The Shepherd of the Hills - Trail of Lights takes you all the way to Inspiration Tower. You can climb to the top, or take the elevator up for a view of the Ozark Mountains and Branson.

Silver Dollar City will give you a glimpse of Christmas 1880's style. Special shows are presented in the theatres throughout the park, as well as strolling carolers in their period costumes. There's a 17 foot talking Christmas Tree that interacts with the kids and a magnificent 5 story special effects Christmas Tree with lights synchronized to music and over 3 million lights.

There's also the Port of Lights in Kimberling City and the Enchanted Forest at Indian Point Village near Table Rock Lake.

The 54rd Annual Adoration Parade on December 2nd, 2006 is a huge old-fashioned Christmas parade with over 70 bands and floats. The climax of the event is the lighting of the nativity scene atop Mount Branson.

A quick reference list is as follows:

November 1 - December 31
Branson Area Festival of Lights

November 1 - December 31
Trail of Lights - Location: Shepherd of the Hills Homestead

November 2 - December 31
Port of Lights - Drive thru display in Kimberling City, Phone: 417-739-2564

November 4 - December 30
An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City in Branson MO

November 5 - 11
Veterans Homecoming
Branson''s Veterans Homecoming is the largest event of its kind in the nation.
Phone Branson Veterans Task Force: 417-337-8387

November 11
72nd Veterans'' Day Parade. Parade begins at 11am. For more details, call the Branson Veteran Task Force (417-337-8387) or the Branson American Legion Post (417-334-2296).

December 3
58th Annual Adoration Parade and Lighting Ceremony
Festive night-time parade culminating with the Adoration scene lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. For more details, call the Branson Chamber of Commerce.

December 7
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
For details call the Branson Veterans Task Force, 417-337-8387

Whatever your preference, whatever makes the holidays special for you, Branson will most likely have it ready and waiting this year. Whether it's the soft glow of twinkling lights on fragrant pine trees or a cup of hot chocolate while you watch the Christmas parade, you can find it here. Put on your hat, warm coat, gloves, and a smile and head out into the holiday season ready to experience the joy in Branson, Missouri, this winter. The magic of the holiday is just around the corner.