Marvel at Downtown’s holiday lights aboard the Jingle Bus

MILWAUKEE (November 26, 2024) – Southeastern Wisconsin residents and visitors will again have a convenient way to check out all the sights and sounds of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, presented by Johnson Financial Group. Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 has partnered with KB Excursions to provide Jingle Bus service beginning next month. Tours will operate Thursdays through Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 5 – 29.

The 40-minute tour will be narrated by Milwaukee Downtown’s Public Service Ambassadors who will point out Downtown landmarks and attractions, plus take riders past the Festival’s four decorated parks. The four, winter wonderland scenes include: “Community Spirit Park” at Cathedral Square Park, sponsored by Madison Medical Affiliates with support from Ideal Property Management; “Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies” at Zeidler Union Square; “¡Felices Fiestas! presented by Generac” at Pere Marquette Park and “Slice of Ice Lights” at Red Arrow Park. Wisconsin Avenue will also shine bright with a sequence of cascading chandeliers above each intersection.

“Jingle Bus tours allow residents and visitors a fun and easy way to see the more than half-million shimmering lights that make up the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival,” said Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21. “Our knowledgeable and lively Public Service Ambassadors narrate the tours, sharing Milwaukee history and pointing out key venues along the way. It’s a convenient and affordable way to become acclimated with Downtown’s holiday offerings.”

Buses will depart from Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown, 300 W. Michigan St. Jingle Bus parking is available at InterPark The Avenue Garage, 615 N. 2nd St., at a discounted rate of $3, thanks to Interstate Parking. Tickets for the Jingle Bus must be purchased in advance at www.milwaukeeholidaylights.com. Rides are $8 per person. Guests can choose their tour date and time online, with an option to participate in a Spanish tour.

For more information on Jingle Bus tours and the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group, visit www.milwaukeeholidaylights.com.

The 2024 Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is sponsored by Johnson Financial Group, We Energies Foundation, Generac, Madison Medical Affiliates, Ideal Property Management, Visit Milwaukee, Educators Credit Union, National Association of Letter Carriers – Pioneer Branch 2, Serving Older Adults, MGIC, KB Excursions, Taste of Home, Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown, Interstate Parking, WISN 12, 95.7 Big FM, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Parks and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.