It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas in Great Falls

Mild temperatures have continued into mid-November across Montana in 2025, but it doesn't mean that there aren't small signs of the holiday season in the Great Falls.  A quick drive through town will reveal some have already begun to decorate.

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And if you have traveled downtown in the Electric City in the last few days, you may have noticed the annual decorations on light poles on the main avenues.  Now, there is even more examples.  And this one is a really big one you certainly can't miss!

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It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas in Great Falls

On Thursday, November 20th, the City of Great Falls Parks and Recreation Department headed to the home of Carol Sullivan, who donated this year's annual downtown city Christmas tree.  Once loaded on the truck, it was back to the Civic Center to be delivered.

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Once in front of the Civic Center, crews began the process of erecting the tree for Santa to arrive and get the Holiday Season underway officially.

Once in place, Park and Recreation workers then make sure that the tree is anchored and ready for lights to be installed before the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Attend the Parade of Lights for the Annual Lighting of the Tree in Great Falls

As is tradition, the City of Great Falls will decorate the tree over the next few days in preparation for Santa's early arrival for the Parade of Lights.  The parade will follow down Central Avenue, with Santa making his way to the Civic Center.

Once he arrives, officials will hand him the power switch to ring in the holiday spirit and fun for Great Falls.  Make sure to dress warm for this year's events, as weather forecasts show possible snow and cool temperatures for the evening.