HUNTSVILLE — Sleigh bells are ringing and the Parks & Recreation department has it on good authority that Santa is making his way to Huntsville for the third annual Big Spring Jingle this week.

Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville will transform into a winter wonderland for all to enjoy as Huntsville Parks & Recreation is hosting a night of holiday magic Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Rock the night away with a DJ dance party, warm up with a snack and hot cocoa from local food vendors and more.

Kids can enjoy creating a craft that could serve as a perfect homemade gift or memento and collecting a light-up prize. Santa will bring flurries from the North Pole and is excited to visit and take photos with all his friends.

Thanks to Downtown Huntsville Inc., and the Huntsville Museum of Art, folks can also stroll through the Tinsel Trail and have some fun at Skating in the Park.

“The holidays are a busy time of year,” said Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett. “Parks & Recreation is proud to host this event as an opportunity to slow down and really enjoy the season.”