Festivities

Described as the shortest, loudest, and coldest parade in Montana, the annual Chinese New Year Parade is set to make its mark in Butte on Saturday, January 28th! The Mai Wah Society has been hosting this event for many years and is excited to continue the tradition with the Year of the Rabbit as the focus. The parade route begins at 3 pm in front of the Butte-Silverbow Courthouse (155 W. Granite) and will head east on Granite. The Butte High History Club has their work cut out for them as they will once again serve as dragon dancers during the Chinese New Year Parade in Uptown Butte. This is a hands-on event, so bystanders are encouraged to follow the dragon throughout the parade. If you'd rather sit back and observe the parade, that is highly encouraged, too. The Mai Wah Society (17 W. Mercury) will also host a reception following the parade. Chinese New Year Parade, Mai Wah Society, Butte, Festivities, Year of the Rabbit, Dragon, Speaking Engagement , Chinese New Year Parade

Tomorrow (December 10th), several unique holiday events are underway in the surrounding area, including the Butte Symphony Guild's Holiday Home Tour. If you've never taken this tour, you're in for an incredible surprise. The homes featured are not only beautifully displayed with gorgeous holiday decor but are extraordinary in architectural design. There's still time to get tickets to tomorrow's Holiday Home Tour, as the event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at marked locations throughout Butte. Tickets are only $15, or two for $25 through any guild member or by visiting Kennan's Jewelry in the Butte Plaza Mall, Isle of Books at 43 E. Broadway in Uptown Butte, or The Corner Bookstore at 1877 Harrison Avenue. Tickets can also be purchased at any of the featured homes; The Kelly Mansion at 829 W. Park, The Copper King Mansion at 219 W. Granite, Victorian masterpieces on Park and Antimony Street, and the B'nai Israel Temple at 327 W. Galena.