Santa, s’mores and a glowing chicken: Jingle Mingle returns to downtown Gainesville - Gainesville Times

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Santa, s’mores and a glowing chicken: Jingle Mingle returns to downtown Gainesville

Dancers perform in Roosevelt Square Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, on the local stage during the annual Jingle Mingle and Lighting of the Chicken. - photo by Scott Rogers

11232025 JINGLEMINGLE 1.jpg — Dancers perform in Roosevelt Square Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, on the local stage during the annual Jingle Mingle and Lighting of the Chicken. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gainesville is getting ready to put its own spin on the holiday season as its famous chicken takes center stage for the annual Lighting of the Chicken during Jingle Mingle this month.