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BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN FOLLOW AMERICA'S CHRISTMAS TREE CITY TRAIL If you haven't visited Branson during the holidays, you're in for an amazing surprise. During the holidays, over 700 colorful, unique, and creative trees in all shapes and sizes can be found throughout the town this 2019 season (not counting the more than 1,000 trees at Silver Dollar City). From incredible live shows, shopping, family attractions, to unique dining, Branson is the ultimate winter wonderland getaway. Here are some of the trees highlighted: Veterans Memorial Garden, 1107 W Main Street, a beloved point of pride for the whole community, this 26' evergreen is decorated in gold, silver and blue stars to honor military families. Gold Star families have had a soldier killed in action. Silver Star families have had a loved one wounded in action and Blue Stars are awarded to relatives with active-duty service members. We salute all who serve and their loved ones. Dolly Parton's Stampede, 1525 76 Country Blvd., a 28' evergreen stands regally at the entrance, but it's just one of 15 trees on property. A 32' X 50' ribbon tree is formed by Stampede performers inside the arena. Kringle's Christmas Shop at The Grand Village Shops, 2800 76 Country Blvd., inside the largest Christmas shop in the Midwest features specialty trees including Christopher Radko designs, angels, Santa, dogs, cats, 50's, firemen, nurses, teachers and more. The website below has all the trees that are at least 20-feet tall, completely unique, or a part of a multi-tree display: explorebranson.com/blog/follow-americas-christmas-tree-city-trail THE BEST OF BRANSON Don't Miss Silver Dollar City's Biggest and Brightest Christmas Ever! Silver Dollar City will debut an all-new, 80-foot-tall, state-of-the-art Christmas tree on the City's Town Square. The designers are global leaders in high-tech lighting and say there will be no other experience like it on the planet. The custom-designed, towering tree will soar 8 stories into the night sky as the centerpiece of the all-new "Joy on Town Square." This significant $1.5-million project adds to the illumination of Silver Dollar City's An Old Time Christmas, an event that holds the four-time title "Best Theme Park Holiday Event" in the nation by USA Today's 10Best poll. The tree will feature hundreds of thousands of dancing high-resolution lights with an infinite ability to combine color, music, light and animated imagery. In total, the tree's output, along with the enhanced Square experience, will equal more than one million LED lights. "We engaged a team of the world's most-celebrated lighting geniuses to create this just for Silver Dollar City guests," said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions. "Joy on Town Square will include illumination of the Square's buildings, trees and landscape, immersing our guests in an even greater Christmas adventure," said Thomas. "With this stunning icon, the traditions and legacy of Silver Dollar City will meet state-of-the-art technology," Thomas said. "Joy on Town Square will be another 'must-see' attraction, making an even bigger and brighter nationally-acclaimed event," Thomas added. The NEW 8-story Christmas tree takes Silver Dollar City's event over the top with more than 6.5 million lights total, 2 Broadway-style productions shows—It's A Wonderful Life and A Dickens' Christmas Carol, rides and attractions like the famed Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train, holiday shopping, dining and much more! Silver Dollar City's An Old Time Christmas runs select days Nov. 2 to Dec. 30, followed by the park's New Year's Celebration Dec. 31 & Jan. 1. For more information and a complete schedule, go online to www. SilverDollarCity.com or call 800-831-4386. 48 What's up! December 8-14, 2019