The City of Santa Clarita is set to host the Jingle Bell Jamboree later this month at the Newhall Community Center, officials said Friday.

The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite Santa Clarita residents to celebrate the holiday season with their friends and neighbors as the Jingle Bell Jamboree returns to the Newhall Community Center.

“Come experience the ultimate in holiday festivities at the Jingle Bell Jamboree,” reads a statement from the City of Santa Clarita.

Residents are invited to help the City ring in the holidays at the Newhall Community Center with “fun and festive activities that are designed for all ages,” according to officials.

“Enjoy a free evening of arts and crafts, holiday performances, refreshments and a visit with Santa Claus himself,” the statement reads.

Kids are set to be able to decorate holiday ornaments while Ballet Folklórico performs traditional Christmas dances.

Attendees are set to enjoy classic Christmas songs performed on string instruments, as well as a dessert of cookies and hot cocoa.

Kids are also to set to have an opportunity to meet with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole, according to officials.

All are welcome to attend this free event and reservations are not required.

The Jingle Bell Jamboree is scheduled for Friday Dec. 20 starting a 6 p.m. and lasting until 9 p.m., according to officials.

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