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Jingle in the Junction

December 12 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Valley Junction Santa in a horse drawn bus with people riding along

The holiday season is in Valley Junction as many businesses extend their hours on Thursday nights to give you more time to find the perfect holiday gift, enjoy dinner, and enjoy three blocks of free entertainment on 5th Street under the glow of over 100,000 holiday lights.


  • 5:00-???: Shops and restaurants are open with extended hours, sales, and mini events throughout the district
  • 5:00-8:00pm: Free horse-drawn trolley rides around the district – load up in Railroad Park
  • 5:00-8:00pm: Witness ice carvings by the talented Bill Gordish next to Memory Lane
  • 6:00-8:00pm: Enjoy weekly rotating entertainers at 5th & Maple. This week: Cirque Wonderland Fire Dancers
  • 6:00-8:00pm: Santa will be making an appearance each night at the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office next to the Theatrical Shop
  • Rotating carolers and musicians around the district will keep you entertained

 

letters to santa presented by veridian header on green background and letters on the right side

Can’t make it to see Santa in person? No worries! Write a letter to Santa instead. Print the letter template here or stop by the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office at 137 5th and pick up a physical copy. Drop your letters to Santa no later than December 16, and Santa’s elves will respond and mail you a letter back if you fill out the return address information.

Presented By

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Additional sponsors

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Details

Date:
December 12
Time:
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue

5th Street & Railroad Park
401 Railroad Pl
West Des Moines, IA

Organizer

Historic Valley Junction Foundation
Phone
515-222-3642
Email
events@valleyjunction.com
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