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16Nov 2016 by ridesparky

Branson’s Christmas Tradition: The Adoration Scene and Parade

Events

[caption id="attachment_73" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Branson's Adoration Parade[/caption] Date: Dec. 4, 2016 Time: Scene lighting at 5 p.m.; Parade at 6 p.m. Branson's oldest and most cherished Christmas Tradition, now in its 68th year, is the lighting of the city's Adoration Scene and the annual Adoration Parade that follows. The giant nativity scene sits atop Mount Branson, across Lake Taneycomo from Branson Landing and is officially lit for the first time at dusk on Dec. 4. The scene was unveiled in 1949 by businessman Joe Todd and artist Steve Miller, designed in the style of the Christmas cards of the time. Refurbished in 2012, the 28-foot-tall scene remains largely as it has appeared for seven decades. The parade that follows is reminder of the true meaning of the Christmas season. Intentionally non-commercial, the Adoration…

Downtown Steetscape Phase 3 Begins in January

Downtown Branson

[caption id="attachment_79" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Phase 3 Sidewalk and Intersection Upgrades at Main & Commercial Streets[/caption] During the winter and spring months in 2017, crews will be working quickly to complete Phase 3 of the multi-year streetscape project, which improves parking, walkways, signage, lighting and other infrastructure at the center of Historic Downtown Branson. Work begins on Jan. 2 and is expected to be completed by May 9, 2017. Phase 3 work focuses on Commercial Street between Atlantic and Pacific streets, including the intersection of Main and Commercial Streets. Roadways will be closed at times to accommodate the work. To minimize any impact on visitors and traffic patterns, this portion of the project will be broken into 3 sub-phases: Part 1: The intersection at Main and Commercial Streets and the alleyway south of…

Find your Christmas Jolly in Downtown Branson

Downtown Branson, Shopping

[caption id="attachment_88" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Christmas in Downtown Branson[/caption] Whether you're looking for that unique Christmas gift, or just hoping to capture some of that holiday spirit, look no further than Downtown Branson. The first thing you'll notice is the festive decorations, from lights to garland to high-tech trees. The entire town is decked out for the holidays, and you can see the city's unique Adoration Scene on the bluff of Mount Branson, overlooking downtown. [caption id="attachment_89" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Downtown Christmas decorations and the giant Branson Landing Christmas Tree[/caption] Then you'll notice the quaint shops, full of unique gifts for everyone on your list. From quilts to toys to leather goods, you can shop to your heart's content. You can then sample many of the amazing foods and drinks that downtown…