Celebrate the Season at Winter Festival on Dec. 6 (Cancelled)

Jingle Bell Run Online Registration Closes Dec. 5

November 17, 2025

With the high probability of rain continuing throughout today, Saturday, Dec. 6, Winter Festival is sadly canceled. While a difficult decision, as this spirited event is a cherished tradition for many, the safety of our community, event participants and staff is paramount.

The cancellation includes the Jingle Bell Run, Nighttime Holiday Parade, lighting ceremony and live entertainment.

For details about Candy Cane Lane and other popular free festive events the City of Tallahassee has planned throughout December, visit https://www.talgov.com/Main/News/5932.

The 39th annual Winter Festival – a Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts will fill downtown Tallahassee with merriment on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3-10 p.m.

In addition to delicious food vendors, unique arts and crafts merchants and sparkling holiday displays, this year's Winter Festival will include the following jolly happenings:

• Candy Cane Lane in McCarty Park – Enjoy a stroll through this magical holiday scene from 3-10 p.m. on Dec. 6 and come back to enjoy it later in the week. Candy Cane Lane will be open nightly from 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 14 with hours extending until 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
• Four stages of live entertainment – Find local actors, dancers, musicians and more taking the stage throughout the night in the following locations:
• College Avenue and Monroe Street
• Ponce de Leon Park
• Showmobile on Adams Street near City Hall
• College Avenue and Duval Street
• Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on the parade announcers' platform, located on South Monroe Street and Park Avenue at Bloxham Park – Mark the official start to the season with remarks from local dignitaries and see the official flip of the switch as the Chain of Parks illuminates.
• Capital Health Plan Jingle Bell Run at 6:15 p.m. – Registration online closes December 5. This popular event draws festive runners who traverse a roughly 1.5-mile course through downtown, ending where they began at Park Avenue and Monroe Street.
• Nighttime Holiday Parade at 7:15 p.m. – Grab a spot early for this centerpiece event, and celebrate the season as 65 parade entries fill Monroe Street with holiday cheer!

Due to the bustling activities of Winter Festival, traffic will be heavy downtown on Dec. 6, and many roads will be closed. StarMetro's Saturday routes will be impacted. Patrons attending Winter Festival are encouraged to arrive early. Get more information about road closures, parking and other traffic-related impacts closer to the event at Talgov.com/WinterFestival

Winter Festival is coordinated by the City of Tallahassee's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department (PRNA) and sponsored by the City of Tallahassee Electric and Gas Utility. For more information about the 2025 Winter Festival, please visit Talgov.com, Facebook.com/CityofTLH and X.com/CityofTLH.