Approximately 200 volunteer union electricians will gather on Monument Circle Saturday, Nov. 13 to string the lights for the centerpiece of Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481. This marks the 48th anniversary of this beloved tradition, in which IBEW Local 481 has been involved every year from the start. Rain or shine, volunteers will be on hand all morning to complete this arduous task.
The 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands will be installed. All 4,784 bulbs and sockets, more than six miles of electrical wire, more than two miles of garland and supporting materials were replaced in 2006. (The toy soldiers and sailors, peppermint sticks and banners will be installed the week of Nov. 15.)
Quality Connection represents more than 80 union contractors and more than 2,800 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 481 electrical workers committed to the partnership of labor and management working together.
Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 will take place Friday, Nov. 26 on Monument Circle. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the televised show starting at 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for the community to join together and celebrate peace and brotherhood. Those in attendance will surely be delighted with a special appearance from holiday entertainers and the larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors and peppermint sticks adorning Monument Circle. In addition, Santa will make his first official appearance of the 2010 season!
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