Silver Dollar City Christmas Parade Schedule, Lights Show, Winter Events
Another summer has come and gone and what a great year it was at Silver Dollar City Between all of the Branson Shows, SDC festivals, new rides, and great new musical talent featured at one of the best family amusement parks / tourist attractions in America, time just seemed to slip by too quickly. Now, autumn is knocking on the door and the leaves have begun to show a glimmer of the golden autumn colors that create such a beautiful Ozark’s landscape. The Silver Dollar City Christmas lights have been hung, the schedule prepared and all of the Winter events at SDC are springing into motion. So, what can you expect to see at SDC this X-Mas? When will the Christmas lights be shining bright? When will the nightly parades begin?
The 2023 Silver Dollar City Christmas Parade Schedule Hours
The official opening for the Christmas season begins on November 7th and will continue through Christmas until December 30th. The typical daily schedule is Thursday – Sunday from 1PM – 9PM, but you should double check the calendar above and make sure that they will be open for when you plan on coming to see the lights and festivities at SDC. Here is the complete 2023 – 2024 Silver Dollar City Events Calendar.
When Is SDC Have The Least Amount of Visitors – If you don’t like big crowds, the best day to go is on a Thursday.
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Parking Is Free – Yes, you heard that right. Most amusement parks, sporting events, concerts, etc… make you pay for parking. At Silver Dollar City parking is free. They also have shuttles that are constantly picking up visitors at the shuttle stations that are in every parking lot.
Tip : Remember what parking lot you have parked in (A, B, C, D, etc…)
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There Are Over 5 MILLION Christmas Lights Twinkling Every Night
Imagine walking into a winter wonderland of over 6.5 million twinkling lights, covering every inch of the park with dazzling colors and festive shapes. You see giant snowflakes, candy canes, stars, and bells hanging from the trees and buildings, creating a magical atmosphere. You hear cheerful music playing from the speakers, filling the air with the songs of the season.
You walk along the streets of The City, admiring the different themes and displays in each area. You see a 50-foot Christmas tree with a light show that syncs with the music. You see a nativity scene with a star shining above it. You see a gingerbread village with a train running through it. You see a winter forest with animals and snowmen. You see a toy shop with elves and presents. You see a Santa’s workshop with a sleigh and reindeer.
You join the crowd to watch the Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade, which features nine musical floats and dozens of costumed characters led by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The parade is illuminated by 200,000 ultra-bright LED lights and showcases whimsical scenes such as drumming bears, cymbal-playing penguins, and flying angels. You wave and cheer as the parade passes by, spreading joy and happiness.
You hop on the Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train, which takes you on a festive ride past The City’s illuminated buildings and into the countryside. You listen to Grandpa tell the story of the Christ Child’s birth and sing along with the carols. You feel the warmth and love of the true meaning of Christmas.
You head to the Town Square, where you see the most amazing sight of all: the Joy On Town Square attraction, which features a state-of-the-art 8-story animated Christmas tree playing the songs of the season synchronized in time with the surrounding Christmas trees, festoons and buildings around The Square. The tree has hundreds of thousands of lights that can create four million different shades of color and display amazing images and animations. You watch in awe as the tree comes to life with music and light, creating a spectacular show that you will never forget.
This is what it’s like to experience the Christmas lights at Silver Dollar City, the most illuminated park on Earth. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t find anywhere else this Christmas season. It’s a place where you can celebrate the spirit of the season with your family and friends. It’s a place where you can have the best Christmas ever!
Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Parade
The lighting ceremony at Silver Dollar City is a spectacular event that kicks off the An Old Time Christmas® festival at the theme park in Missouri. The ceremony takes place at 5:30 p.m. each night the park is open and features the Joy On Town Square attraction, which includes a state-of-the-art 8-story animated Christmas tree playing the songs of the season synchronized in time with the surrounding Christmas trees, festoons and buildings around The Square. The tree has hundreds of thousands of lights that can create four million different shades of color and display amazing images and animations
What Is The Christmas Parade Like at Silver Dollar City
The Silver Dollar City Christmas parade is a festive and fun event that takes place during the An Old Time Christmas festival at the theme park in Missouri. The parade is called Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade and it features nine musical floats and dozens of costumed characters led by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The parade is illuminated by 200,000 ultra-bright LED lights and showcases whimsical scenes such as drumming bears, cymbal-playing penguins, and flying angels.
The Silver Dollar Christmas parade starts in The Grand Exposition and travels up Valley Road to the Square, where it passes the 8-story animated Christmas tree. The parade is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t find anywhere else this Christmas season!
What Time Does the Parade Begin?
the Silver Dollar City Christmas parade, also known as Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Christmas Light Parade, runs twice nightly at 6 and 8:15 p.m. The parade features nine musical floats and dozens of costumed characters led by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™1. The parade starts in The Grand Exposition and travels up Valley Road to the Square, where it passes the 8-story animated Christmas tree1. The parade is part of the An Old Time Christmas festival, which runs from November 4 to December 30, 2023. I hope this information helps you plan your trip to Silver Dollar City!
There are many wonderful travel attractions all throughout the United States. You will be hard pressed to find an amusement park that is both family oriented and with activities for all ages like you can at SDC, the “jewel” park of the Ozarks.