Jingle Falls USA returns to Old Falls Street for 2024 holiday season

Destination Niagara USA Press Release and Photo

Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce the return of Jingle Falls USA on Old Falls Street, featuring three days of free and low-cost holiday family fun from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

Event highlights by date

Friday, Nov. 29

•11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Free trolley rides on the Niagara Scenic Trolley between Goat Island and Old Falls Street.

•noon until 2 p.m.: Holiday crafts at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center in Niagara Falls State Park.

•2:30-3:30 p.m.: “Jingle Falls Stroll” with a state park guide to Stedman’s Bluff.

•5:30-7 p.m.: Tree-lighting ceremony on Old Falls Street with live music, Santa, and fireworks sponsored by Niagara Falls State Park.

Saturday, Nov. 30

•11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Free Niagara Scenic Trolley rides from Old Falls Street to Niagara Falls State Park.

•11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: LiveNF Makers Market at the Niagara Falls Convention Center (admission $1).

•noon until 2 p.m.: Holiday crafts at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center.

•noon to 5 p.m.: Fun on Old Falls Street with Santa appearances, horse and carriage rides, petting zoo, train rides, an iceless skating rink, a human-powered snow cone machine in the Niagara Falls Convention Center, and more.

•2:30-3:30 p.m.: “Jingle Falls Stroll” with a state park guide.

Sunday, Dec. 1

•9 and 11 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at the Niagara Falls Convention Center (tickets required).

•10 a.m. until 2 p.m.: LiveNF Makers Market (admission $1).

•11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Free Niagara Scenic Trolley rides from Old Falls Street to Niagara Falls State Park.

•noon until 2 p.m.: Holiday crafts at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park for family-friendly holiday crafts and an education station!

•noon to 5 p.m. Fun on Old Falls Street with Santa appearances, horse and carriage rides, petting zoo, train rides, an iceless skating rink, a human-powered snow cone machine in the Niagara Falls Convention Center, and more.

•2:30-3:30 p.m.: “Jingle Falls Stroll” with a state park guide.

“We are excited to welcome families and friends to Jingle Falls USA for another festive season on Old Falls Street,” said John Percy, president and CEO of Destination Niagara USA. “This event embodies the holiday spirit of Niagara Falls, bringing joy to residents and visitors alike with family-friendly activities that showcase the warmth and charm of our community. We’re proud to work alongside the City of Niagara Falls and extend appreciation to Niagara Falls State Park, Lawley Insurance and Greenlight Networks for sponsorships that allow us to enhance this annual holiday tradition.”

Parking will be free in the downtown corridor from Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1, courtesy of the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park. Locations include Niagara Falls State Park lots, surface lots, street parking, and the Rainbow Ramp.

For a complete schedule of Jingle Falls USA activities and other holiday happenings in Niagara Falls USA, visit www.jinglefallsusa.com or follow Jingle Falls USA on Facebook.