‘A Holiday Tradition of Magical Lights at Macy’s’
Macy’s Holiday light show is something that everyone should experience at least once. The light show has become a Philadelphia Holiday tradition since 1956 and a great family tradition for many over the years.
The Macy’s light show is best viewed from the ground floor of the grand court. If you have small children, you might want to get there early so you can grab some spots on floor.
This holiday treat, titled “Christmas Pageant of Lights,” features narration by Julie Andrews and the spectacular sounds of the famous Wanamaker Organ. The Light Show takes you on a journey through popular Christmas stories including The Nutcracker, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph and his friends, and a magical Christmas Tree along with familiar holiday songs and tunes.
During the light show, one will experience more than 100,000 bright, energy-efficient LED lights which combine to create fantastic holiday images. Don’t forget to look for the Macy’s pipe organ near the bottom of the show, the largest operational pipe organ in the world, with some 28,000 pipes.
The Macy’s light show in Philadelphia, no matter if you live in Philadelphia or if you are visiting Philadelphia, this is a holiday event that should not be missed. You can also check out Dickens Village at Macy’s, which is from 10 am to 7 pm from November 23 to December 31. And since you are in the area, head over to the Reading Terminal Market for some delicious foods. As an extra Holiday event in Philadelphia, since you just saw the light show, you can stop in and see the Train display at the market, which is only around for the holidays.
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Location
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Dates
November 29 – December 31, 2019 | Closed Christmas Day
Hours
7 Days a Week | Show runs every two hours | 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm | Show lasts 15 minutes
Phone
(215) 241-9000
Cost
Free
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