JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX is counting down to Wednesday evening when the City of Jacksonville will hold its Christmas tree lighting during the December Art Walk.
The festivities begin at 5 p.m. on News4JAX and, at 5:30 p.m. we will have live coverage from James Weldon Johnson Park with Mayor Donna Deegan, local Olympians and, of course, Santa Claus.
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A student chorus, dance troupe and drum ensemble, as well as the Cathedral Arts Project String Orchestra (CAPSO) will perform holiday favorites, including “Somewhere in My Memory” from the classic holiday movie “Home Alone.”
It’s all counting down to the flip of the switch to light the massive 56-foot tree and 78,000 bulbs at 6:15 p.m.
Join us for all the fun at the park or from the comfort of your couch on News4JAX, News4JAX.com and News4JAX+.