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Janesville’s Jolly Jingle
November 30, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
FreeCelebrate the season and create memories with friends and family at this festive 3-day holiday event! Featuring 35 fun events including a lighted parade, fireworks, Santa & reindeer, live music, holiday market, ice skating, live theater, kids activities and more. Many events are free or low cost. Check our website or Facebook page for specific event dates and times. Presented by SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
Event Schedule:
Handbell Choir Concert
Friday, November 30, 2018
Voight Music Center
34 S. Main St., Janesville, WI
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Please join us for a free concert on The Main Stage by the Rock County Community Handbell Choir. Hot drinks and treats will be available to purchase from Bodacious Brew.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 30, 2018
Marvin Roth Community Pavilion
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Janesville Jolly Jingle presented by SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony in Courthouse Park.
- Voigt Music Revue (Singing & Dancing)
- Opening Remarks
- Comments from Ben Layman, President of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
- Announcement of Window Decorating Contest Winners
- JPAC Youth Choir Performance
- Comments from Mark Freitag, City Manager
- Official Tree lighting and singing of O Christmas Tree
Jolly Jingle Spice on Ice Skate Show
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Janesville Ice Arena
821 Beloit Ave., Janesville, WI
10:00 am – 11:30 am
This year’s theme, Winter Wonderland, presented by the Janesville Figure Skating Club in cooperation with the Janesville Recreation Division.
Jolly Jingle Skate with Santa
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Janesville Ice Arena
821 Beloit Ave., Janesville, WI
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fee: Non-perishable food donation for ECHO and $2 for skate rental.
Jolly Jingle Live Reindeer
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Lower Courthouse Park
Downtown Janesville
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
See live reindeer!
Jolly Jingle Animal Express
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Janesville Senior Center
69 S. Water St., Janesville, WI
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Get up close and hands on with “Tulip” the Skunk, learn all about “Daisy” the Pig, or get a photo next to “Rowdy” the Red Fox. These are just a few of the animals you get to meet in our hands in educational exotic animal show presented by The Animal Express. Learning about animals made fun!
Jolly Jingle Holiday Lighted Parade
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Downtown Janesville
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Marvel at the parade entries as they share holiday themes, tunes, and treats.
Jolly Jingle Holiday Fireworks
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Downtown Janesville
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm





