Monument Circle, the “center” of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, is a large traffic circle with the Soldiers & Sailors Monument standing in the center. Each year the monument is turned into an impressive display of Christmas lights. It has been dubbed by some as being the “World’s Largest Christmas Tree”.
Photo courtesy Indiana War Memorial Foundation
Each November the Indiana Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW 481 decorate the Soldiers & Sailors Monument with 52 garland strands with 4,784 LED lights, strung from the top of the Monument to its base. The Monument will continue to be surrounded by 26 larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors and 26 peppermint sticks.
Last year the pandemic forced the lighting of the monument and fireworks to be on TV only. This year folks viewed the celebration in person. The celebration started with a talent show on the circle. The lighting of the nearly 5000 colorful LED bulbs signals the beginning of the Christmas Season in the Hoosier State.
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Showing some good old Indy Pride! Gotta love it!
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Yes, indeed JC!
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Beautifull lights
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Thanks! It is a most impressive sight in person. The picture does not due it justice at all.
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HO! That is lovely.
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Oh that is! Thinking about Santa HO Ho ho.
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LOL 😉
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It’s most impressive in person, photos do not do it justice.
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I’m sure.
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Do enjoy your celebrations.
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Appreciate the sharing, Barbara. However, I have deleted those portions of your comments that speak against my country.
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This is very lovely..
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Thank you!
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There were several years when I lived in Muncie when we drove to Indy to see the monument circle. As a kid it was impressive! As an adult I avoid the circle when possible… I once got caught and couldn’t get out of the circle because of the traffic! I must have circled a dozen times until I managed to escape!!
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We too have been forced to make more laps than wanted! We still miss the Christmas windows at Ayers and Blocks.
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Nice article
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Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Lovely
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Thank you very much!
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Had never heard of this. Nice tribute. Very festive!
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Thank you. The circle and lighted monument is the focal point for Indiana Christmas in many people’s eyes.
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Must be a spectacular sight in person. The IBEW is the right group to be working on the lights!
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The IBEW local has been stringing the lights and setting up the monument for over 55 years now. Definitely the best group to do this, all volunteer .
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Amazing walks. I was like going with you when I read it.
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I’m glad that you enjoy sharing our activities with us!
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That’s amazing!
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Thank you Mark, it really is!
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