Jingle Bus returns as Milwaukee kicks off its annual Festival of Lights

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Thursday, Nov. 16, is the Milwaukee Festival of Lights kickoff this year. Thousands of lights will illuminate parks and streets across the city. The event, which kickstarts the beginning of the holiday season downtown, will feature a visit from Santa, cookies, hot cocoa and some local performances.

The kickoff is also the first time people will be able to take a ride on the Jingle Bus since 2019. It will be free for the first 300 riders.

CBS 58’s Amanda Becker was at Cathedral Square and Pere Marquette Wednesday morning with a preview of the event.