The annual Town Square lighting kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — Tonight marks the beginning of the holiday season in Jackson Hole with the annual Town Square lighting.

The event, hosted by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, kicks off with a performance by the Jackson Hole Community Band at 4:30 p.m. Hot cocoa and cookies will also be provided by the Jackson Hole Boy Scouts.

Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 5:05 p.m. promptly following the Town Square’s lightning at 5:00. Santa will be available to visit with kids and families from 5 – 7 p.m.

Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.