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In 1956, the Philadelphia Wanamaker's premiered a Christmas Light Show, a large musical and blinking light display several stories high, viewable from several levels of the building. Its popularity with Philadelphia parents and children, as well as tourists, ensured a continuous run, even after the building was sold to different business interests.
Wanamaker, c.1890. John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was an American merchant and religious, civic and political figure, considered by some to be a proponent of advertising and a "pioneer in marketing". [1] He served as United States Postmaster General in the Benjamin Harrison administration from 1889 to 1893.
In November 2015, The Center City Philadelphia Macy's store invited McKibben to become their announcer for the annual Christmas Light Show, a 50-year Philadelphia tradition held in the former Wanamaker's location next to City Hall. This position was formerly held by the late John Facenda, the original voice of NFL Films.
Here’s a fun bit of Christmas trivia you probably don’t know: Christmas light shows began in 1880, in Menlo Park, New Jersey. That’s when and where Thomas Edison first made festive use of ...
A Texas-based company organized a Christmas light show with 5,000 brightly lit drones in the night sky, giving millions a chance to witness a one-of-a-kind aerial display they will never forget.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, is a public garden that hosts the holiday light show "Illuminations." "Illuminations" features up to two million lights and has music, carousel rides, treats, and an ...
John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda (/ f ə. ˈ s ɛ n. d ə / fuh-SEN-duh; August 8, 1913 – September 26, 1984) was an American broadcaster and sports announcer.He was a fixture on Philadelphia radio and television for decades, and achieved national fame as a narrator for NFL Films and Football Follies.
Joy of Christmas Light Show 2022. Across the state line, in Columbiana, Ohio, stands the Joy of Christmas Light Show drive-thru holiday display open Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 31, and ...