96^th Anniversary of Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Gaithersburg, MD  (November 23, 2022) Celebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song. This year marks the 96^th anniversary of the tree lighting ceremony. The festivities take place at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The outdoor venue features lawn seating with limited chairs. Masks are encouraged for this outdoor event.

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. Meet animal characters who benefit from clean streams, pose for pictures with the City’s newly painted snowplows and a beautifully decorated police car, write a letter to Santa, sing along to holiday songs with the Gaithersburg High School Band, and enjoy exhibits of diverse decorations and traditions.

To keep things toasty at Jingle Jubilee, enjoy free hot chocolate from the Gaithersburg Student Union. You can also purchase savory snacks and treats. The evening will conclude with holiday wishes from the Mayor and City Council and the magnificent tree lighting ceremony.

The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) will be on hand with holiday cards for families to sign that will be sent to those on active military duty. To support homeless veterans in Montgomery County, MCCH provides safe, stable and affordable housing to an average of 75 homeless veterans each year. Cash donations will also be accepted during Jingle Jubilee to purchase furniture, small kitchen appliances, linens, and household items for our returning soldiers. Learn more here.

Jingle Jubilee is sponsored in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and the City of Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC).

Celebrate the holiday season with the City of Gaithersburg. From visits with Santa and holiday concerts to cooking classes and a dazzling drive through Winter Lights Festival, there’s plenty of festive fun for all ages. For more information, explore the Holiday Festivities calendar on the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.