Deck the Falls is here to make Great Falls sparkle brighter than ever! This brand-new holiday celebration brings together the Holiday Glam Slam, Clash at the Course Christmas Light Showdown, and Candy Cane Lane for one dazzling season of cheer. From twinkling lights and over-the-top décor to friendly competition and community spirit, this is Great Falls’ time to shine. Bundle up, grab some cocoa, and get ready to Deck the Falls—where holiday magic lights up the Electric City!

Clash at the Course:
A Christmas Light Showdown

Join us at Anaconda Hills Golf Course for 6 sparkling nights of holiday magic:

December 5

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

December 6

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

December 12

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

December 13

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

December 19

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

December 20

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

• Stroll through stunning Christmas light displays crafted by local non-profits.
• Sip on free hot cocoa while you take in the glow.
• Cast your vote for your favorite display via our text-to-vote system.
• Spread the cheer by donating directly to your favorite cause.

Enjoy other festive fun along the path—because the holidays are meant to sparkle!

It’s twinkling lights, a little competition, and a whole lot of community cheer. So, bundle up, grab your cocoa, and come see who will reign supreme at the Clash at the Course!

Holiday Glam Slam

It’s time to deck the halls—and the lobbies December 5th-20th! Get ready for a Hallmark-worthy dose of holiday magic as Great Falls hotels go head-to-head in the Holiday Glam Slam, a Christmas decorating competition that’s as merry as it is magnificent.

• Wander through sparkling hotel lobbies transformed into winter wonderlands.
• Vote for your favorite display to crown the first-ever Glam Slam Champ!
• Soak in the festive vibes, snap some photos, and maybe get a little décor inspiration for your own halls.

From cozy twinkle lights to over-the-top tinsel glory, these hotels are pulling out all the stops to win your vote—and your heart.

Check out our list of participating hotels, rally your friends, and get ready to decide who truly sleighs the season.

Participating hotels:

O’Haire Inn

Hotel Arvon

Staybridge Suites

Best Western Plus Riverfront

Candy Cane Lane

It’s been a whole decade of twinkle lights, candy canes, and Christmas magic—so this year, we’re celebrating bigger and brighter than ever!

Join us in Great Falls as we mark 10 sweet years of Candy Cane Lane, where neighborhoods transform into a glowing holiday wonderland.

• The official 2025 Candy Cane Lane map will be released on December 13th—your guide to the most festive homes and light displays in town.
• Cruise or stroll through the sparkle, soak in the Christmas cheer, and maybe discover a few new favorite stops.
• Vote for your favorite display and help keep the tradition shining for years to come!

Load up the car & pump up the carols—it’s our 10th anniversary, and Great Falls is ready to light it up!

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Other Holiday Events

Parade of Lights
November 29

6:00 pm

Christmas Stroll
December 5

5:00 pm

Santa Claus Pub Crawl
December 6

7:00 pm