Branson, Missouri is filled with holiday celebrations and beautiful decorations during the Christmas season. The magic of an Ozark Mountain Christmas is one to explore with the whole family. The amazing light displays, spirited shows and fantastic shopping are all great reasons to visit during the holiday season. In Branson, the spirit on an Ozark Mountain Christmas will create magical memories that will last a lifetime!
The holiday spirit comes alive on the Branson stage. Fantastic Christmas shows range from Andy Williams and Bobby Vinton to Shoji Tabuchi and Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas. Classic crooners Andy Williams and Bobby Vinton will serenade you with classic songs of yesteryear and of holiday cheer. Shoji Tabuchi’s show is a holiday extravaganza filled with dance numbers, music and more! Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas combines traditional songs with glittering costumes and dancing for a great show for the whole family. The Grand Palace also has a new production, Christmas Sounds of Mannheim Steamroller, that is sure to be a hit!
The Branson Area’s Festival of Lights is another way the Branson area adds cheer to the Christmas season. Everywhere you look, there are decorations and light displays. The official BAFOL light display is 2.5 miles long and is located in the Branson Hills region. There is also the Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights to explore, the Port of Lights in Kimberling City and the Enchanted Forest at Indian Point on Table Rock Lake.
Another Branson tradition is the Adoration Day Parade. This season Branson celebrates its 58th Annual Adoration Day Parade on December 3, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The holiday season brings the entire Branson community together in a festive spirit of cheer! The Adorations Parade is located in Downtown Branson. Click here for the parade route.
Silver Dollar City’s Old Fashioned Christmas brings the magical spirit of the season to life. The SDC Park is aglow with lights and decorated with over 100 Christmas trees. There is also a Christmas parade and Christmas shows to enjoy! The special traditions and fantastic holiday glory of the park is the perfect way to celebrate the season with your loved ones.
Branson is also a great place to shop for your holiday gifts. The Tanger Outlet, Branson Landing, Factory Merchants Mall and The Shoppes at Branson Meadows provide a variety of shops for all ages. There are also unique stores throughout the town where you are sure to find the treasure you’ve been searching for.
The Branson area is the perfect place to create holiday traditions and celebrate the spirit of the season. While visiting Branson, be sure to make a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This Victorian-style village transforms into a festive hamlet of holiday beauty. The famous outdoor production, The Great Passion Play, also presents The Great Passion Play Beyond Dickens. This holiday show travels to Bethlehem where the sights and sounds of the first Christmas are seen and heard. In Eureka Springs, the wonder of the holiday season is captured in spirit and beauty.
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