The Salvation Army of Bowling Green to host 2025 Christmas kick-off event

Red Kettle season launches alongside 'Battle of the Bells' competition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Salvation Army of Bowling Green is welcoming the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 20.

The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army at 400 W. Main Ave. in Bowling Green.

This year, the celebration marks the beginning of the “Battle of the Bells” competition, where well-known community leaders will face off at kettles to raise funds for families in need.

2025 Battle of the Bells matchups will include the following:

• Rob Clayton, superintendent, Warren County Public Schools vs. Gary Fields, superintendent, Bowling Green Independent School District.
• Sheriff Brett Hightower, Warren County Sheriff’s Office vs. chief Michael Delaney, Bowling Green Police Department.
• Judge executive Doug Gorman, Warren County vs. mayor Todd Alcott, City of Bowling Green.

More details about this year’s matchups can be found at southernusa.salvationarmy.org/BowlingGreen/battle-of-the-bells.