Holly Jolly Trolley

A photo of the Holly Jolly Trolley driving through Downtown with holiday lights in Bronson Park in the background.

Hop aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley and enjoy FREE rides around Downtown Kalamazoo this holiday season! The trolley runs November 28 through December 24, with a special night of service on New Year’s Eve (December 31). Take in the festive lights and decorations as you travel between downtown shops, restaurants, and holiday attractions. The trolley runs Thursdays and Fridays from 5–9 p.m., Saturdays from noon - 7 p.m., and Sundays from noon - 4 p.m.

The trolley service is free and runs at the top and bottom of the hour, starting at City Hall (241 W. South Street). The trolley follows a 20-25 minute service featuring 7 trolley stops where people can get on and off enjoying the service as a way to explore downtown.

Trolley Stops

  • City Hall – South Street
  • The Mall Plaza – Kalamazoo Mall
  • Peregrine Tower– Kalamazoo Mall
  • Bates Alley (string lights on at night) – Portage Street
  • Bell’s Eccentric Café & General Store – Kalamazoo & Porter Street
  • North Kalamazoo Mall intersection – Water Street
  • Kalamazoo Valley Museum – Rose Street

View the Route Map

Trolley Hours

  • Thursdays 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Fridays 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Saturdays 12 to 7 p.m.
  • Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.

Special Hours

  • December 22 – 3 to 7 p.m.
  • December 23 – 3 to 7 p.m.
  • December 24 – 12 to 4 p.m.
  • December 31 -  6 to 11 p.m.

Sponsored by:

  • Presenting Sponsor: Irving S. Gilmore Foundation

  • Discover Kalamazoo

When

  • Friday, November 28, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 04, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday, December 05, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 07, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday, December 12, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday, December 19, 2025 | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Monday, December 22, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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