Christmas on the Trolley
Cody, Wyoming boasts the largest lighted Christmas parade in all of Wyoming and its residential and
commercial holiday decorations are right up there too.
Starting about two weeks before Christmas, Cody Trolley Tours provides 50-minute tours of the best-lit
neighborhoods in Cody. Passengers get free hot chocolate, cider and/or cookies and sing Christmas
carols as we view the lights. Passengers also get to vote for their favorite house. The house with
the most votes gets the coveted "Trolley Rider's Favorite Award."
The tours depart from the Albertson's Center parking lot and cost $9 per person (age 2 & under free). Tours are
offered at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Most tours sell out so reservations are required. Tours
for individuals and families are available every night between December 16 and
December 23, 2009 and again on December 26 & 27.
Cody Trolley Tours, Marge & Dick Wilder and The Top of the Hill Gang organize and
sponsor Cody's annual holiday light decorating contest. Cash prizes are awarded to the top
three winners in both the residential and commercial categories.
Info &
Application for 2009 Decorating Contest
2009 Light Contest Winners
2008 Light Contest Winners
2007 Light Contest Winners
2007 Trolley Riders' Favorite
2006 Light Contest Winners
2006 Trolley Riders' Favorite Display
Photos of All 2006 Contest Entries
Amazing Decoration Idea Generator: "Amazing Grace"
2005 Winners listed HERE.
Insider Tips: Dress warm! The trolley has heat but passengers' exhaled air has moisture
that creates condensation which fogs up the windows. So we keep a few windows open to release
that moisture. Some places in the trolley are chillier than others. If you want a warmer spot, try
to board early and sit near an area with no open windows.
Book your group early! If you want to reserve an entire trolley or a large number of seats for
your Christmas party or corporate event make reservations at the beginning of December. The tours closest
to Christmas fill up first and work backwards from there in availability. We don't offer
tours on December 24 or 25 but do offer them on December 26 & 27.
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