GRAND ILLUMINATION
December 2, 2011 • Activities at 5 PM and Ceremony at 6 PM
Join Mayor Michael B. Coleman for a celebration of the holiday season and Grand Illumination of Bicentennial Park, the Scioto Mile Promenade, City Hall and Columbus Commons. Enjoy strolling performers, traditional carols and a special appearance by Santa! In the spirit of giving, support the Empty Bowls project by purchasing a piece of handcrafted pottery and receive a bowl of signature mac ‘n cheese compliments of Milestone 229. All proceeds benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Culminate the evening with a holiday lights walking tour led by Mayor Coleman and Santa, departing from Bicentennial Park, strolling along the Promenade, past the Lazarus Building window displays and concluding at Columbus Commons. Complimentary hot beverages and holiday sweets will be available in Bicentennial Park and Columbus Commons.
December 2, 2011 – January 15, 2012 • Dusk till Dawn
Celebrate the season as Downtown Columbus comes alive during the holidays. Twinkling lights and a holiday tree will greet visitors to City Hall where children can drop off that special letter at Santa’s workshop. Columbus Commons comes alive with lighted displays to delight the young and young at heart. Stroll along the illuminated Scioto Mile Promenade to Bicentennial Park where penguins, snowmen and Santa will welcome visitors to a winter wonderland. Stop in Milestone 229 to warm up with a hot beverage and dinner while enjoying a panoramic view of the park and downtown skyline.
Download the 2011 Grand Illumination Brochure
Click here to download our 2011 Grand Illumination brochure for a detailed schedule of events and a map of downtown lights and must-see holiday destinations.
Special Thanks to:
American Electric Power
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation
ABC 6 / FOX 28
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane
Springfield ACME Electric
Recreations Outlet
Oakland Nursery
Ohio CAT
Milestone 229
Mascot Organization
O’Neil Tents & Party Supplies
ECT Pedicab
BalletMet Columbus
Columbus Children’s Choir
Cultural Arts Center
Eddie Weeks
Girl Scout Troop 622
James Ford, D.D.S.
Jeanette Young
Sheila Loper
The Alliance Men’s Chorus
Whetstone Recreation Center
