Janesville's Jolly Jingle, a weekend-long holiday event, returns to downtown Janesville on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 6-8, 2024.

JANESVILLE — Janesville’s annual Jolly Jingle returns Dec. 5-7, 2025, bringing three days of festive, family-friendly activities to the downtown area.

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The celebration begins Friday, Dec. 5, with the Jingle Bell Hunt at 5:30 p.m. in Courthouse Park, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Jingle Tree at 6 p.m.

The evening concludes with the Jingle Boom holiday fireworks display over the Rock River at 6:45 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the main event is the Holiday Lighted Parade, which steps off downtown at 6 p.m.

Most activities throughout the weekend are free.

The Jolly Jingle is a collaborative effort between the City of Janesville, the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Downtown Janesville Inc.