Event Description

The event starts at 3:45. The half-mile dash starts at Park Lodge Elementary School off Gravelly Lake Drive and ends at Lakewood City Hall in the heart of Lakewood Towne Center. It follows the same route as the parade.and the streets will be closed down to traffic. Please arrive by 3:15 at Park Lodge Elementary School to be in the costume contest. The race is followed by a parade and tree lighting. There will be food trucks, vendors, santa visits and entertainment.

Wear your favorite holiday gear and bring the family down to Lakewood City Hall for our Jingle Bell Dash.

This is a pet-friendly event — in fact, dress up your animals and put them in our annual pet costume contest. And why stop there? We’ll be awarding prizes for best costumes for family, individual, bike, stroller, and pet.

Strollers and bicycles are allowed and encouraged. Decorate your wheels and bring the whole family!

Event details and schedule

The event starts at 3:45 and the streets will be closed down to traffic. Please arrive by 3:15 at Park Lodge Elementary School to be in the costume contest. The race is followed by a parade and tree lighting. There will be food trucks, vendors, santa visits and entertainment.