OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2024) — Silver Dollar City in the Ozark Mountains has once again claimed the title of America’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event," according to USA TODAY, marking the seventh time the park has dazzled voters with its festive magic! The theme park earned the top spot following a four-week voting competition that included other renowned parks like Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Legoland.

Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City, expressed gratitude for the park’s fan support and credited The City’s employees, known as "Citizens," for creating the immersive and joyful holiday experience.

“We are so thankful for our friends from all over who took time to vote,” Thomas said. “Christmas is such a special time for us, and we’re grateful to our fans for highlighting The City as the nation’s must-visit holiday destination. The energy and joy our Citizens bring to our visitors makes Silver Dollar City the best and brightest place to spend the holidays with friends and family.”

The now seven-time winning An Old Time Christmas festival features over 6.5 million lights, two Broadway-style Christmas shows and Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Christmas Light Parade with numerous colorful, costumed characters. At the top of the park, an 8-story Christmas tree is the centerpiece of Joy On Town Square, a light-filled production equipped with LED-mapping technology synced with music, shining and displaying angels, shepherds, ornaments, snow, and other images around the tree.

Christmas in Midtown, The City’s most concentrated light display, fills 70,000 square feet with 145 miles of lights. Additional festive entertainment includes a sing-along steam train, a 12-foot talking tree, “Living Nativity” and a chance to meet Santa Claus. Plus, Christmas-time treats throughout The City.

An Old Time Christmas presented by Humana runs through January 4. Season passes for 2025 are on sale now. The City will celebrate its 65th season in 2025 with an all-new spring festival, drone show, Wild West Stunt Show, live tree lighting experience, new Christmas show and an expanded Plaza area.

For more information, visit silverdollarcity.com, call 417-336-7100 or download the free Silver Dollar City App.

The above press release is from Silver Dollar City.