Mingle and Jingle

Mingle & Jingle Downtown Douglas

Get into the holiday spirit at Main Street Douglas' annual Mingle & Jingle community Christmas party! Join us downtown for a festive celebration featuring a Christmas parade, the lighting of Jackalope Square, cozy fire pits, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa. Enjoy music, caroling, and The Polar Express Christmas at the Depot. Bring the family for a fun scavenger hunt while you shop, dine, and explore pop-up shops throughout downtown.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Friday, Dec 5

• 6:00 pm – Christmas Parade (LaBonte → Oak St.)
• 6:00–7:30 pm – Fire pits & Heaters
• 6:00–7:30 pm – Hot Cocoa Station
• 6:00–7:30 pm – S’moreville & Adult Drinks
• 6:15–7:45 pm – Photos with Santa
• 6:30 pm – Lighting of Jackalope Square
• 6:30–7:30 pm – Music by DHS Band (sponsored by CCB)
• 7:00 pm – Fireworks Finale – Sponsored by CCB
• 7:30 pm – Afterparty @ LaBonte w/ Live Music

Saturday, Dec 6

• 10:00, 11:30 am / 1:30, 3:00 pm – Christmas at the Depot
• Vendor Pop-Up Store – Location: LaBonte, Lead Kelly Contact Jen or Jenna to help spread the word — send details.
• Run Run Rudolph 5K
• Paws N Pearls – WSF 5 pm – 10 pm

Sunday, Dec 7

• 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm – Christmas at the Depot
• TBD: Visited with Brian R. about local churches doing caroling in the square Sunday evening

Additional Activities (Nov 29 – Dec 23)

• Nov 29 – Small Business Saturday Promotions by MSD — extra radio ads, guides, etc. to promote shopping.
• Nov 29 – Christmas at the Depot 6 pm (Special Paid Session, Door Prizes, Golden Ticket Movie pass, cookies, hot cocoa, raffles) — $5 per ticket / kids under 2 free. Donations for door prizes needed.
• Nov 29 – Polar Express Movie at Princess Theatre, 7 pm (free with Depot Golden Ticket) – Sara B.
• Nov 29–Dec 13 – Christmas Scavenger Hunt – DRRM / Jen & Jenna; sponsorship needed for Jackalope Bucks prizes (name printed on the gift card – $15, $25, & $50).
• Nov 29–Dec 23 – “I Got Caught” Campaign (Jackalope Bucks giveaway).
• Christmas Decorating Contest – City-Wide Contest. Register online to participate. Decorations encouraged by Nov 29; judging starts Dec 4. Enter online for free – locations added to a community guide. Judging by A&C Culture Board (Jenna). Contest winner announced Dec 10; guide remains live until New Year’s. Fun traveling trophy for bragging rights.
• Cookie Crawl – Dec 6 (paired with Depot Dec 6) – Lead MSD. Adjust from donated-cookie model to shared boxes for Depot attendees to collect downtown. Sign up with Jenna Rose at RRM.
• Jackalope Junction Christmas Shop (Nov 29–Dec 23) – Location: Douglas Railroad Museum Lead: A&C Board (Jenna). Consignment Christmas Shop.
• Trees of Christmas – Lead: Brianna Gallup. Adopt a tree downtown to decorate. Register by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 307-351-6123.
• Large flower planters on Center St island can also be decorated. Contact Jen Goodwin or Jacey Bauman to adopt a pot!
• Scooter the Pony Photo Op – College Inn Bar patio on Saturday, Dec 8 – Lead Jacey TIME: TBD.