Legends of Philadelphia: What’s The Deal With The Wanamaker Christmas Light Show?

Normally, this time of year, as shoppers raced to buy last-minute gifts for the holidays, Macy’s in Center City would host the annual Christmas Light Show in the Grand Court atrium. The beloved Philadelphia tradition boasts 100,000 lights intricately arranged four stories high and perched above the world’s biggest pipe organ. The show, which began in 1956, spawned a few imitators, entertained countless families, and remains relatively unchanged from its debut. So grab a spot on the floor under the big eagle statue and get comfy as we dive deep on the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show.