Jingle Jubilee is a free holiday kickoff event designed for the entire family to enjoy. 

The downtown Wabash celebration takes place Friday, Nov. 17, beginning at 4 p.m., featuring the traditional lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse. In addition, guests are invited to enjoy holiday shopping specials at the various retailers in the area, offering a great opportunity to mark a few names off their gift-giving list. 

The competitive Jingle Jubilee stamping map is always a popular contest with more than 20 businesses participating. There will $1,200 in Jingle Bucks, cash vouchers eligible for spending at businesses in downtown Wabash, up for grabs for 13 lucky winners. 

A kid zone on Miami Street will be offered for the little ones along with the opportunity to visit Santa, see live reindeer, and drink lots of hot cocoa.