November 23, 2023
Pocatello–Tomorrow marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season, and southeast Idaho has several events scheduled this weekend to get the community into the Christmas spirit.
On Friday afternoon, the Lions Club will hold an open house at the Purpose Building in downtown Pocatello. The Facebook Event notes read:
Join the Lions Club on November 24th for an Open House at the Purpose Center! The first 100 guests receive a free hot chocolate, courtesy of the Lions Club. Check out our grand poinsettia tree, and take home a beautiful poinsettia. See you there!
Friday evening is Pocatello’s Christmas Night Lights Parade, presented by Lookout Credit Union. The Facebook Event notes read:
Lookout Credit Union Presents Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Annual Christmas Night Lights Parade!
This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Christmas Movies.” The parade will follow the traditional route, East to West, beginning at 6:30pm on Friday, November 24th. Santa will ride atop of the City of Pocatello’s Fire Truck at the end of the parade officially welcoming the Christmas Season.
Lookout for Santa at Lookout Point! Following the parade, Santa will light the Community Christmas Tree and visit with children at Lookout Point. There will be hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn, Santa’s Elves and festive fun for the entire family.
Saturday evening is the 33rd Annual Christmas in the Nighttime Skies event at the Bannock County Event Center. The Facebook Event notes read:
Pocatello’s 33rd Annual Christmas in the Nighttime Skies returns to the Bannock County Event Center!
Saturday, November 25th in Building ‘B’
Dinner and bonfires will begin at 5 p.m., and fireworks will begin at 8 p.m.
Please bring one or more new toys per family for admission. These toys will be distributed by the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.
For more information, please contact Vicki Jenkins at 208-406-2600.
