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Final Christmas Light Show Sparks Hope for Tradition's Future

12/25/2025

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The Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia hosted its final Christmas Light Show on December 24, 2025, amid uncertainty about its future.
Over 100,000 visitors attended this season, with $350,000 raised to extend the show for one more year.
Organizers are negotiating with TF Cornerstone, the building's new owner, to preserve the holiday tradition.
The Light Show and Dickens Village will pause for renovations in 2026 and 2027.

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The Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia hosted its final Christmas Light Show on December 24, 2025, amid uncertainty about its future.
Over 100,000 visitors attended this season, with $350,000 raised to extend the show for one more year.
Organizers are negotiating with TF Cornerstone, the building's new owner, to preserve the holiday tradition.
The Light Show and Dickens Village will pause for renovations in 2026 and 2027.