The Holidays in Branson

Holiday Shows . Holiday Wonderland .The True Holiday Spirit

If you don't think you are ready to get into the Christmas mood the day after Halloween, just come to Branson. You'll quickly find that the Christmas spirit is not just a mood, it's that feeling that comes when our attention turns once again to the memories of festive times with family and friends. In Branson, the "reason for the season" doesn't get lost in the holiday rush.

Here's your chance to enjoy all the blessings of the holidays long before those frenzied shopper's deadlines start stealing the joy. Come to Branson, let the spectacular holiday shows stir up all those wonderful memories: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes, The Andy Williams Christmas Show, The fabulous Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show, the "million dollar Christmas Show" of Gospel pianist Dino Kartsonakas...and so many more...let them lift your spirits and warm your heart.

Enjoy the dazzling lights, and all the attractions magically transformed by the spirit of the season. Then take the joy back home, ready and able to make all your Christmas dreams come true.

Christmas Shopping: Did you know that Branson is one of the top shopping destinations in America for outlet shopping? Not only does Branson boast three sprawling outlet malls, but our small little Ozarks village is home to over 100 quaint shops downtown, plus crafters malls, antique malls and galleries of woodcarvers, glassblowers, and other master-craftsmen. Whether it's a country quilt, an ornament from a blacksmith's forge, or a major bargain from the outlet mall, Branson is the town to complete your shopping list with all those wonderful things you just won't find back home.

Christmas News Alert:

Editors note: Yeah, we know. This is a repeat news alert from our Branson Bulletins, however just this once we want to imitate the big time news networks and go crazy repeating this important news item.

Final Season for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes

After ten successful seasons in Branson, this November/December show season will be the last chance to see the fabulous Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes.

Branson was the first venue the show ever played outside it's historic home at New York's Radio City Music Hall on Broadway. The astounding success of the Branson show inspired the producers to open a version in Las Vegas. Other venues have since been added, all of which, unfortunately, are far away from the Midwest. Whether you've seen this seventy-year old American treasure once or one hundred times, you won't want to miss your last chance to immerse yourself in these rich Christmas memories.

An Old Time Christmas: Nov. 1-Dec. 28. At Silver Dollar City, Branson's 1880s theme park. Millions of lights, Christmas attractions, and crisp, lovely days at "the city". A "can't miss" is Silver Dollar City's up close presentation of The Nativity. (800)-952-6626. www.silverdollarcity.com

Ozark Mountain Christmas: Nov. 1-Dec. 31. Branson's official holiday season. Watch America's "showtown" transform into a Christmas wonderland of sights, sounds, and memories. Christmas shows, events, lighting displays, and super Christmas shopping bargains at the area's outlet malls.

Branson Area Festival of Lights: Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Spectacular 2 ½ mile long drive with thousands of lighting displays.

Port of Lights: Nov. 1 - Dec. 29 Kimberling City.

Veteran's Homecoming: Nov. 5-11 America's largest Veterans Day Celebration. Week-long tribute with many special events and activities. www.bransonveterans.com (417) 337-VETS (8387).

Trail of Lights: Nov 6-Jan. 4 '04. Shepherd of the Hills Homestead

55th Annual Adoration Parade & Lighting Ceremony: Dec. 7. Downtown Branson.

Santa's Workshop: Dec. 13-14. Downtown Branson.

Veteran's Events:

For information on these events, contact the Branson Veterans Task Force: Phone 417-337-VETS (8387) , 1 (800)-999-8839 or check out their website at bransonveteranstaskforce.com

Nov. 8 Paralyzed Veterans of America Walk, Run, Roll & Remember . Nov. 11 Veterans' Day Parade and Ceremony, downtown at 11:am. . December 7 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.