Jamestown Jingle & Mingle Fest: Floats, Fireworks, Fun

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – Registration is now open for floats, community groups, businesses, and organizations to participate in Jamestown’s 2nd Annual Jingle and Mingle Winter Festival and Gingerbread & Candy Land Holiday Parade, one of the city’s most anticipated holiday traditions.

The celebration, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 at Jamestown City Hall (200 E 3rd St, Jamestown, NY) promises a day of seasonal festivities, family-friendly fun, and community spirit. Those interested in joining the parade can sign up online at: form.jotform.com/242847564371060.

Festivities will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with activities including horse and carriage rides, meet-and-greet sessions with favorite holiday characters, and a special performance by Buffalo-based magician Nick Manbretti at the Jackson Center. The band Party McFly will bring live music from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., setting the stage for the evening’s main event.

The parade, which kicks off at 6 p.m. on Third Street, will be led by the Jamestown High School band and feature more than 100 floats decorated in the theme “Gingerbread & Candy Land,” as they make their way toward City Hall.

In the spirit of tradition, Jamestown will also honor a special community member as this year’s Grand Marshal, with details to be announced in the coming weeks. This annual event, now a signature of the holiday season in Jamestown, brings residents and visitors together to celebrate the community’s spirit and holiday cheer, capped by the iconic tree lighting and a dazzling fireworks display.

For the latest updates on Jamestown’s Jingle and Mingle Winter Festival and Holiday Parade, follow Collaborative Children’s Solutions on Facebook. Join the event page for announcements, event details, and exclusive previews as the festival approaches.

For those unable to attend in person, CCS-TV will broadcast the parade live starting at 6 p.m. on CCS-TV.com, Roku, YouTube, and the CCS-TV mobile app. The app is available for download on Apple App Store and Google Play Store by searching “CCS-TV.”

 

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