News Release

WABASH — Returning to downtown Wabash, the decades-old holiday kickoff event Jingle Jubilee will be held from 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. The holiday event is free and open to families and people of all ages. Guests are invited to enjoy downtown shopping, holiday lights, hot cocoa, live reindeer, Santa and more. Jingle Jubilee is provided by Downtown Wabash Inc.

The competitive Jingle Jubilee stamping map will award nearly $1,200 in Jingle Bucks among 13 winners. Jingle Bucks are treated as cash vouchers and are eligible for spending at businesses in downtown Wabash. More than 20 businesses will participate in the Jingle Jubilee stamping map frenzy for one night only: Nov. 17. Jingle Bucks winners will be announced live on 105.9 The Bash on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Other Jingle Jubilee festivities include:

• The annual lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse promptly at 7 p.m. Santa will arrive on the Wabash Fire Department firetruck, sponsored by Hoosier Chiropractic.
• Holiday shopping specials and holiday open houses at downtown businesses.
• Wintry kid-zone on Miami Street with Santa, live reindeer, holly jolly treat-mix station and hot cocoa station. Miami Street activities are sponsored by Bachelor Creek Church.
• People’s Choice Award voting for the best holiday window display in downtown Wabash.
• Free rides on the Visit Wabash County’s Trolley No. 85.
• Visit with Father Christmas in Cook’s Cabin at Paradise Spring Historic Park.
• Lights at Paradise holiday displays will light up in the evening hours of Jingle Jubilee.
• A Shop Local to Win shopping campaign among small businesses in downtown Wabash.