Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener
[AI-Generated Summary] The 34th annual lighting of the "world's largest Christmas tree" took place at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis, hosted by Kevin Gregory and contest winner Amos Martin III. The festive celebration featured a variety of musical performances, including Cindy Marcie Honda of A Chorus Line, the Indianapolis Children's Choir, and the Purdue University Singers. Local leaders such as Mayor Stephen Goldsmith joined the ceremony, which highlighted the collaborative effort of over 100 volunteers and 350,000 lights to bring the holiday season to life for the thousands of attendees. Throughout the event, speakers promoted various downtown holiday attractions, including performances at the Indiana Repertory Theater, shopping at Circle Centre Mall, and the "Jingle Bucks" rewards program. The evening culminated in a synchronized countdown, a fireworks display, and the official illumination of the monument, marking a transition from the achievements of 1996 to the upcoming year of 1997.
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