Indianapolis Monument Christmas Tree

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Indianapolis monument christmas tree. The indiana state soldiers and sailors monument is a 284 ft 6 in 86 72 m tall neoclassical monument built on monument circle a circular brick paved street that intersects meridian and market streets in the center of downtown indianapolis indiana in the years since its public dedication on may 15 1902 the monument has become an iconic symbol of indianapolis the state capital of indiana. During christmas such a. Instead of congregating downtown the show will be seen exclusively on wthr channel 13. Crowds won t surround monument circle this year as indianapolis lights up its big christmas tree.

Instead downtown indy announced monday that people will need to watch the ceremony from home. This year the circle of lights event that traditionally fills monument circle and surrounding downtown streets with 100 000 spectators on the friday evening after thanksgiving will be a special made for tv only event. A great christmas tradition in indy. Travelocity named the circle of lights one of the top five must see christmas trees in the nation if you are visiting indy this holiday season or if you are fortunate enough to live in or near indianapolis be sure to visit the tree sometime during the holiday.

The tree lighting ceremony is about two hours long and there are various music performances and a special guest appearance by santa himself leading up to the grand. This is a free event during the holiday season millions of sightseers will visit the indiana soldiers and sailors monument. A designer is turning them into ornaments and some of them are now available to buy for 25 each at the carson s department store at circle centre mall.