More than 100,000 spectators are expected for the free ceremonial lighting and holiday kickoff on Friday, November 23. Entertainers chosen from statewide video auditions will share the stage with Josh Kaufman, host of this year's IPL Yuletide Celebration. Indianapolis-based Expressenz, World of Dance finalist, will also perform. Local performers include Hearts Ablaze cloggers from Greenfield; soloist Lydia Tremaine from Huntertown; a capella group Impromptu from Indianapolis, soloist McKenna Hall from Shelbyville and One Voice choir from Indianapolis.
New this year: Enjoy the lights with a brew in hand in the Quaff On Brewing Beer Garden on W. Market St. from 6-8 pm. Must be 21 or older.