Milwaukee Downtown Jingle Bus

The Jingle Bus returns for 2026! Hop on for a 40-minute guided tour of Downtown Milwaukee's holiday lights. The Jingle Bus runs from December 12th through December 27th, every Friday- Sunday, 5pm-8:20pm. The bus does not run on Christmas. The Jingle Bus pick up / drop off location is at Milwaukee County Historical Society, located at 910 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive. The warming house is located inside the Historical Society on the first floor. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled bus time. Complimentary cocoa and cookies will be available to all ticketed guests. You will also have access to exhibits within the museum! For Spanish Speaking Tours, please visit our separate landing page here. Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled tour if you will be enjoying the Jingle Bus in your wheelchair, in order to accommodate your needs. Discounted parking is available at the following surface lots thanks to Interstate Parking. Please follow the directions for the discount: • CW Lot – 822 N. MLK Dr. • MSO Lot – 744 N. MLK Dr. • 3rd & Wells Lot – 302 W. Wells St. • Riverbank Lot – 740 N. Plankinton Ave. • Scan QR code on posted signs. Select “Buy Parking”. Enter license plate and cell phone. Confirm license plate. Select amount of parking needed. Enter promocode “BELLS26” and click apply. Rate will be reduced. Pay with credit/debit card NOTE ON TICKETS: All children ages 2+ need tickets purchased for them. If you are using a car seat for your small child, you need to purchase a ticket. If you are late to your bus, we cannot guarantee placement on another. All ticket sales are final with no refunds.