Ivanhoe Village’s long-running holiday street party returns Saturday, Nov. 21, with a free kids’ village, shopping, food trucks and fireworks over Lake Ivanhoe. The 12 Wines of Christmas walk is the only part that needs a ticket.
Quick Facts
- When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 4:30–9 p.m.
- Where: Ivanhoe Village along Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive, plus Gaston Edwards Park
- Cost: Free; the 21+ wine walk is $50 through Nov. 20, $60 day-of if tickets remain
- Finale: Fireworks over Lake Ivanhoe at 9 p.m.
Jingle Eve has been Ivanhoe Village’s holiday kickoff for more than 20 years. The setup is simple: the stretch of bars, shops and restaurants just north of downtown goes full holiday for one evening, and the whole thing ends with fireworks over the lake.
Most of it costs nothing. The street party runs along Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive, with beer gardens, music, local artisans, food trucks and holiday specials from Ivanhoe Village businesses. Bring a card or cash for the shopping and snacks.
For the kids
The Children’s Holiday Village takes over Gaston Edwards Park from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. with holiday crafts, artisans, a photo booth and Santa. It’s free, and it wraps up just before the fireworks, so you can grab a spot by the water afterward.
The 12 Wines of Christmas walk
This is the ticketed part, and it’s 21+. Your ticket gets you a commemorative glass and red or white wine tastings at more than 20 participating Ivanhoe Village businesses. The wines are picked by Tim’s Wine Market. Tickets are $50 through Nov. 20. If any are left on the day, they go up to $60, so buy ahead if you want in. You don’t need a wine walk ticket to attend Jingle Eve.
The organizers haven’t posted the wine walk check-in spot, the list of stops or parking details yet. They say all of that is coming, so check the event page the week of the party.
Why We’re Hyped
A lot of holiday kickoffs this month cost money or come with a timed-entry ticket. Jingle Eve is a free neighborhood party where you can stroll, shop, let the kids meet Santa and stay for fireworks. The wine walk is there if you want to make a date of it.
The Details
- Event: Jingle Eve 2026, presented by Ivanhoe Village
- Date and time: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 4:30–9 p.m.
- Location: Ivanhoe Village along Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32804
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Children’s Holiday Village: Free, 4:30–8:30 p.m. at Gaston Edwards Park
- Fireworks: 9 p.m. over Lake Ivanhoe
- 12 Wines of Christmas Wine Walk: 21+; $50 through Nov. 20, $60 day-of if available; includes a commemorative glass and tastings at 20+ businesses
- Parking: Organizers say details are coming soon
- Official info: Jingle Eve 2026 · Wine walk tickets
