Getting here
Visit & park
Where to park, how to ride the free holiday trolley, and how to get around once you’re here.
In shortPark in the Epic Center or Kalamazoo Mall ramps, where the first 90 minutes are free. A free trolley loops downtown Thursday through Sunday.
Parking
The Epic Center and Kalamazoo Mall parking ramps are the closest to the Kalamazoo Mall and Bronson Park. Since April 2026, the first 90 minutes in both ramps are free all year. Street meters downtown take coins and cards at the kiosks, or the ParkMobile app.
| Time parked | Cost |
|---|---|
| First 90 minutes | Free |
| Next hour | $2 |
| Each additional half hour | $1 |
| Daily maximum (24 hours) | $10 |
2026 holiday parking rates will be confirmed by the City of Kalamazoo. On parade day, expect road closures along the route from mid-morning into the afternoon.
Holly Jolly Trolley
The free Holly Jolly Trolley loops around downtown, starting and ending at City Hall, 241 W. South St. Stops have included City Hall, the Kalamazoo Mall and Bell’s Eccentric Café.
| Thursday to Sunday | Through December 24 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Eve | Special run on December 31 |
| Departures | On the hour and half hour from City Hall |
The trolley seats 24 people. On busy nights it may be full and pass a stop, so leave a little extra time.
Getting around
The Kalamazoo Mall is a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants. Bronson Park, home to the tree lighting, December to Remember and New Year’s Fest, is a short walk west at 200 S. Rose St.
Key addresses
- City Hall and trolley stop: 241 W. South St.
- Bronson Park: 200 S. Rose St.
- Santa’s Workshop, City Centre: 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Accessible downtown
Accessible parking, rides, places to rest and quieter times to visit. See the access guide.
Need an accommodation?
Ask about seating, interpreters, quiet spaces or anything else that would help you enjoy the event. Email downtown@kalamazoocity.org or call 311 ahead of time.
Questions
Call 311 or (269) 337-8000, or email 311@kalamazoocity.org.