Nov. 12, 2009 - A city worker untangles lights in preparation for the Holiday Festival of Lights and lighting of the giant tree at Kiener Plaza. Ceremonies begin at 4:30 pm Friday and the tree is officially lit by Mayor Slay at 6:30.
Posted: Friday, 20 November 2009 12:00PM
Holiday Festival of Lights tonight in downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) -- In St. Louis, it's not officially the holidays until Mayor Francis Slay flips the "magic switch" and lights the Salvation Army Tree of Lights.
That annual ceremony kicks off in Kiener Plaza tonight at 4:30.
Prior to the big moment, families can enjoy entertainment from the Muny Winter Kids, Variety Club Kids, clowns, face painters, etc.
The Salvation Army Tree of Lights is lit up at 6:30 with accompanying fireworks.