Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Columbus with the Grand Illumination of Bicentennial Park and the Scioto Mile on Friday, December 2, 2016, with holiday activities beginning at 5 p.m.
Enjoy traditional carols, a stunning light show illuminating all of Bicentennial Park and a special appearance by Santa Claus! Help brighten the holidays for a hospitalized child. Stop by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital/Justice tent to send a get well message to a patient. Also, pick up a special set of HoloSpex snowflake glasses. In the spirit of giving, support the Empty Bowls project by purchasing a piece of handcrafted pottery and receive a bowl of warm soup compliments of Milestone 229 or Giant Eagle, with all proceeds benefiting the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa will be available immediately following the ceremony.
From December 2 through January 8, 2017, downtown Columbus with be lit with more than 200,000 lights for the Holiday Light Display. This spectacular display will span Columbus Commons, the Lazarus Building and along the Scioto Mile.
[…] After the lighting on November 30, head to the Main Library just a few blocks away to the Main Library Holiday Open House and Lighting of Topiary Park from 6-8 pm, or to check out the lights at the Columbus Commons, Bicentennial Park, and the Scioto Mile. […]