The 2006 Christmas season officially kicks off with the Macy's Holiday Festival of Lights at the May Amphitheatre in Kiener Plaza, downtown Saint Louis. The event runs from 4:30 p.m – 6:30 p.m Wednesday, November 22nd. Mayor Francis Slay will have the honor of flipping the magic switch that will bring Downtown Saint Louis alive with lights, followed by a dazzling fireworks display to light up the night sky.

Following the official program, Santa – in a horse-drawn carriage down 6th Street lined with luminaries – will lead a procession from Keiner Plaza to Macy’s for photo opportunities, more music and entertainment by the Disney Kids, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee.

The event will feature:
Clowns & Face Painters
Fred Bird
Snerdlich from Children’s Hospital
Dena Dictionary and Theo Thesaurus from the St. Louis Public Library
Krispy Krème Donuts
Winter Muny Kids
Variety Children’s Chorus

Dignitaries and Honored Guests include:
Mayor Slay will flip the magic switch to light the Holiday Lights
Carol Buck and Julie Buck who will read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” just before the Santa visit
Bill McNamara, Vice President, Macy’s
John Nickel, Chairman, Christmas In St. Louis
Jim Cloar, President, Downtown St. Louis Partnership
A representative from the Salvation Army

The lighting will be broadcast live on KMOV Channel 4 TV.

Happy Holidays! Come join us at The Macy's Holiday Festival of Lights at Kiener Plaza!