The Jamaica Urban Transit Company has adjusted its bus schedule for the festival, beginning at 10 a.m., to facilitate parents and children attending.

Buses will be increased on the following routes: 900, 78, 77, 61 and 68.

All pedestrians will enter Hope Gardens by the main entrance on Old Hope Road and all vehicular traffic will access Hope Gardens parking via Hope Pastures only.

On Time Taxi Service, the festival's official partner, will be providing direct drop-offs inside the festival, and the Jamaica Red Cross will be providing medical and ambulance services.

Christmas Kiddiefest, exclusively for parents, and children up to 12 years old, will be staged from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Friday. Tickets are $300 for adults, $200 for children, and are being presold at Monarch Pharmacy, Portmore Mall Pharmacy, Turo's Pizza and the Kingston Bookshop. Gates open from 9:30 a.m.

Safety tips

To maximise the festival experience and overall children's safety at Hope Gardens, parents are being provided with the following tips:

Ensure that all children are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult to enjoy the festival.

Parents, pay attention. To minimise 'lost parents', keep an eye on your children at all times.

Do not allow your child to wander off and ensure that you monitor your child's movements on the expansive grounds.

If your child is missing or has wandered off, please report immediately to the festival information desk located just outside the festival entrance.

Encourage children to obey all traffic and pedestrian rules. Always walk, never run across the street.

Speak to your child about invitations from, or leaving in a car with a stranger. If a stranger makes them uncomfortable, teach them to run and yell.

For more information, please call the festival hotlines 922-4200 or 406-2598.