Celebrate the holidays with Jekyll Island’s Holly Jolly Jekyll
Jekyll Island is known for its beaches and summer activities, but its annual Holly Jolly Jekyll celebration transforms the favorite summer destination into a winter wonderland.
The event returns in 2019 with a display of lights, ice skating, a winter carnival and the lighting of the Great Tree.
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With parking at $8 a day, this celebration features mostly free events. See below for some of the major holiday happenings now through Jan. 5, 2020.
The 40-minute lights tour includes a stop at Faith Church and concludes with holiday beverages.
Nov. 29-Dec. 29, Thursday-Saturday from 6:30-7:10 p.m., excluding Dec. 7.
The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children 5-12, while children 4 and under ride free.
Glide on ice skates on a synthetic ice rink in the Historic District with a view of the Jekyll River.
Now through Jan. 5, Monday-Friday from 3-9 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
The cost is $5 per person and includes a 30-minute session and skate rental.
Holly Jolly Jekyll Parade and Lighting of the Great Tree
The 1.5-mile parade begins at the Jekyll Island Golf Course and ends at the Main Lawn where Santa will light the Great Tree.
Saturday, December 7 from 5:30-7 p.m.
The event is free to attend.
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