{"id":324,"date":"2008-09-16T14:41:21","date_gmt":"2008-09-16T21:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localdev.bransontourist.com\/?p=324"},"modified":"2008-09-27T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2008-09-27T18:06:34","slug":"branson%e2%80%99s-ozark-mountain-christmas-named-top-100-event-in-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bransontourist.com\/branson%e2%80%99s-ozark-mountain-christmas-named-top-100-event-in-north-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Branson\u2019s Ozark Mountain Christmas Named Top 100 Event in North America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bransontourist.com-content\/uploads\/largeabalogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-325\" title=\"largeabalogo\" src=\"https:\/\/bransontourist.com-content\/uploads\/largeabalogo-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bransontourist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/largeabalogo-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bransontourist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/largeabalogo.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/a><strong>The American Bus Association<\/strong>, representing more than 1,000 Motorcoach and Tour companies in the United States and Canada, has recognized <strong>Branson, Missouri\u2019s Ozark Mountain Christmas<\/strong> season as one of the <strong>Top 100 Events in North America for 2009<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Running from early November through the end of December of each year, activities center around two main themes:  Branson\u2019s Annual Veterans Homecoming and the area-wide festival, Ozark Mountain Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>But you don\u2019t have to wait until 2009 to experience this internationally acclaimed event!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Branson\u2019s 2008 Veterans Homecoming<\/strong> In 2008, the Veteran\u2019s Day holiday kicks off the season with great fanfare when Branson\u2019s Veterans Homecoming, America\u2019s largest event supporting and honoring the nation\u2019s veterans, takes place November 5-11, 2008. The Homecoming  showcases dozens of activities including an exciting opening ceremony, special theatrical shows, numerous military reunions (such as one for the legendary Tuskegee Airmen), a Veteran\u2019s Day Parade, an event to remember our country\u2019s POWs\/MIAs, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>New in 2008\u2019s Veterans Homecoming is the 233rd Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Marine Corps. This November 10 event includes a dinner, a dance and the traditional Marine Corps birthday celebration featuring Oliver North (Lt. Col-ret USMC) as the keynote speaker. And of course, popular entertainer Tony Orlando performs his always inspiring show, The Yellow Ribbon Salute.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ozark Mountain Christmas <\/strong>festivities start early! From November 1 through December 31, visitors are swept away with the enchantment of Christmas!  Many of the 100+ Branson shows offer seasonal music favorites, the award winning theme park Silver Dollar City completely transforms itself into a Christmas wonderland and Branson\u2019s Ozark Mountain Christmas Lights blaze brightly along its mile-long path festooned with more than 350 Christmas and holiday light displays. Area shops, restaurants and attractions all join in the fun of Branson\u2019s renowned Ozark Mountain Christmas festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulations to Branson for the well deserved recognition from the ABA!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Bus Association, representing more than 1,000 Motorcoach and Tour companies in the United States and Canada, has recognized Branson, Missouri\u2019s Ozark Mountain Christmas season as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2009. 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