The holiday season is in full swing here in Montana. And if you’re lucky enough to live near Billings, you can visit the North Pole… a slightly warmer, brighter version, that is. For over a decade, one big-hearted Montanan has decorated his home with over 100,000 lights, and you’re all invited to see them.
Every fall, Chris Troup and his family begin to transform their Billings home…
Billings North Pole Facebook
… and by December 1st, it looks something like this.
Billings North Pole Facebook
The decor changes slightly every year, but the theme remains the same: The North Pole.
Billings North Pole Facebook It’s a lot of work, of course, and probably very expensive. But the Troup family loves to bring joy to the community.
The Billings North Pole is more than just a fun, festive place to visit. It’s a way to give back.
Billings North Pole Facebook The display is also a toy drop off for the children of Child Protective Services. In years past, they’ve collected over 500 toys.
Chris Troup says that every child deserves a Christmas present, and the family clearly believes the city of Billings deserves a magical holiday season.
Billings North Pole Facebook This just might be the largest privately decorated display in Montana.
The Billings North Pole is located at 4516 Stone Street.
Billings North Pole Facebook You can see the display from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout December; it’s open through January 1st. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Billings North Pole Facebook page.
Have you ever seen the Billings North Pole? If not, add it to your Montana Christmas list this year.
Billings North Pole Facebook
It’s a lot of work, of course, and probably very expensive. But the Troup family loves to bring joy to the community.
The display is also a toy drop off for the children of Child Protective Services. In years past, they’ve collected over 500 toys.
This just might be the largest privately decorated display in Montana.
You can see the display from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout December; it’s open through January 1st. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Billings North Pole Facebook page.
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