Indianapolis Circle Christmas Tree

Monument circle although beautiful felt unsafe to walk around.

Indianapolis circle christmas tree.

Sad to see the lack of other tourists in a downtown area around what is supposed to be the city s main landmark. Instead downtown indy announced monday that people will need to watch the ceremony from home. In 2020 the event is going to look and feel a little different than the past 57 years due to precautions being taken to protect against covid 19. Now friday evening s ceremonial lighting is.

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. 1 monument circle indianapolis in 46204. Circle of lights tree lighting soldiers sailors monument monument circle. The entirety of indianapolis felt like a ghost town with little to no one walking around the downtown area.

Circle of lights presented by quality connection and ibew 481. Downtown indy inc s circle of lights presented by ibew 481 is indy s most time honored holiday tradition. Travelocity named the circle of lights one of the top five must see christmas trees in the nation. 25 reviews of circle of lights presented by downtown indy circle of lights is a tradition for many when soldiers and sailors monument becomes a huge christmas tree.

The city manages the streets and sidewalks surrounding the monument. Celebrate the holidays with the indianapolis symphony orchestra s wurlitzer pipe organ. The circle of lights stay lit through the first week of january. 317 237 2222 venue website event website.

Central to all things in downtown indianapolis monument circle is the symbol of our hoosier nation. Christmas on the circle. The hot chocolate and the holiday decor surrounding the tree with toy soldiers. Crowds won t surround monument circle this year as indianapolis lights up its big christmas tree.

Events take place year round including the largest holiday event. 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 season.