Celebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the tree lighting ceremony. The festivities take place at City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Admission is free. The outdoor venue features lawn seating with limited chairs.

Children and adults alike will delight in meeting Santa, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Paw Patrol, and other characters. Be sure to bring your camera to capture memorable holiday photos. At this year’s event, take a family phot inside the Snow Globe Photo Bubble, write a letter to Santa, sing along to holiday songs with the Gaithersburg High School Symphonic Band, and enjoy exhibits of diverse decorations and traditions.

To keep things toasty at Jingle Jubilee, enjoy hot chocolate from the Gaithersburg Student Union and a warm treat from Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. The evening will include holiday wishes from the Mayor and City Council, the magnificent tree lighting ceremony that includes Menorah and Kinara light displays, and a variety of multicultural performances on stage.

In the spirit of the holiday season, the City will be accepting donations to the Holiday Giving Program at this year’s Jingle Jubilee. Every child deserves a gift during the holidays, and you can help make that happen.