Our mission is to make Downtown Billings the preferred place to work, live and play. Events are part of the “play” in our mission and DBA has been putting on events for years.

We’re always looking for good volunteers! If you’re interested in getting involved, contact our Event Director, or sign up for our Volunteer newsletter below:

Annual DBA events include but not limited to the following:
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair (Saturday in march closest to St. Patrick’s Day)
  • Purple 5K (late April)
  • Strawberry Festival (Early July) 
  • Alive After 5, Outdoor Summer Concert Series (Thursdays in June & July) Band Inquiry Form
  • HarvestFest (2nd Saturday in October)
  • Downtown Billings Restaurant Week (Late Fall) 
  • Downtown Trick or Treat
  • Holiday Parade (Friday after Thanksgiving)
  • and so much more…

Upcoming Signature Events


First Friday Holiday Stroll Featuring ArtWalk
December’s First Friday consists of the 22nd annual Downtown Billings Holiday Stroll, with events beginning...read more
4th Annual Mug Crawl
Billings Ultimate Caffeine Lovers Event Join the Downtown Billings Alliance for the 4th Annual Downtown...read more
41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair
This annual FREE community event has been a tradition in the Billings community for 41...read more

Past Signature Events


38th Annual Holiday Parade
2023 Parade Theme: Home for the Holidays The Holiday Parade is a long-time tradition for...read more
#LightBiketrail Opening Celebration
Help us celebrate the new #LightBikeTrail with us Friday November 3rd. This is a trail...read more
Downtown Trick or Treat 2023
Downtown Trick-or-Treat, is hosted by the Downtown Billings Alliance, and has been a popular and...read more
Billings HarvestFest 2023
Located in the center of downtown Billings under Skypoint. HarvestFest celebrates the season with a...read more
City Council Candidate Forum
Do you know who is running for election in your city ward? The City Council...read more