December's Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festivities

Jingle Bell Jackpot - 50/50 Drawing - Dec. 13th

Jingle Bell Jackpot 50/50 TICKETS ON SALE NOW to be drawn by Santa himself on December 13th, at the VFW Children’s Christmas Party! 50% of the ticket sales go to “lite up” someone’s Christmas and 50% goes toward our Chamber for continued operation. We have a large goal in mind, and we are off to a good start already.

If you would like to help us sell the tickets please call Vickie or Lisa at Studio 178 at 870-445-4647.

JINGLE BELL 🔔JACKPOT WINNING TICKET

🎟 #54852-662

IF YOU ARE THE LUCKY WINNER, THANK SANTA! HE PICKED THE TICKET 🎅

Lite up the Nite at Dam Site

At the end of November, at Bull Shoals Dam Site Park, businesses and individuals can choose a spot to decorate for Christmas! “Lite Up the Nite at Dam Site”, sign up will start NOV 10th .

Dam Site Park will be open for drive thru tours Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in December INCLUDING DECEMBER 24, 25, 26, 27 from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

SPECIAL "WALK-THROUGH" EVENING ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH!

IF YOU HAVE GUESTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS OR HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE THE DISPLAYS YET, COME ON OUT TO DAM SITE PARK AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

We will be looking for volunteers to help man the park entrance booth the evenings (Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27). Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering! There will be two volunteers each evening to greet guests, hand out candy canes, and collect donations. Donations will help the city with electricity and fund a prize for the winning display, which will be determined by the amount collected.

Christmas on Central - Dec 1-13

Shop participating businesses on Central Blvd. and enter to win a Giveaway! Utilize the new sidewalk to travel between businesses!

Participating business list TBA!

Where's Buttman? - Dec 1-13

Find Don Buttman's face, our chamber president, hiding in a local business to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to 178 Club.

Participating business list via 2025 Open House List button!

2025 Open House List!

Lite up the Nite Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting - Dec 6

Let's light up the night to celebrate the season!

Businesses, organizations, boats, bikes, bicycles, ATV's, classic cars, churches, individuals...come one and all to join us for this parade! Line-up at 5pm. Parade starts at 6pm.

The theme is LIGHT! Get creative to see how your float can shine!

The Tree of Lights will be lit at 5:30 p.m. at the Kirby & Family Funeral Home lawn with Christmas Carols and Hot Cocoa provided by First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals!

You can be at the tree lighting and still watch the parade! Merry Christmas!

After the Parade, head over to the Bull Shoals Theater of the arts for Table Worship Band 7 to 9 pm!

More Area Food & Fun on December 6th!

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The Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts will have Table Worship (Band) from 7pm to 9pm.

Christmas Lights Contest

The Bull Shoals Lake White River Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to enter the Christmas Lights Contest for residents and business of Bull Shoals and Lakeview!

First Place in Bull Shoals, and 1st Place in Lakeview will be awarded in residential and commercial categories. Prize packages will be given to winners in each category.

*The entry period has ended, and the judging is about to begin! Please have your lights on by 5pm on December 16th. Click below to view a list of contestants!

List of Lights Contest Contestants