Macy's Light Up the Square.

People arrived early and stayed late as Cincinnati officially welcomed the holiday
season with "Macy's Light Up the Square," the annual lighting of the holiday tree
on Fountain Square. And I was nervous for nothing because I got some great shots.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

The tree sparkled with 20,000 white lights and an illuminated, five-foot-tall red star.
It is among the tallest holiday trees ever on the Square, measuring some 60' in height.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Mayor Mark Mallory with the help of Northern Kentucky actor, Josh Hutcherson lit the tree.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Local party band Naked Karate Girls provided live entertainment throughout the celebration.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

I've never seen so many people on the Square. It was a great night, and an amazing event.

Light Up the Square, originally uploaded by thadd.

Click to see all the photos I took at Light Up the Square.