Thanks to the outpouring of community support, we saved the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village following Macy’s closure—ensuring these beloved holiday traditions could shine once again. Now, the next chapter begins.

Keep the Lights Shining is our ongoing effort to sustain and strengthen these traditions for generations to come. By giving today, you help us preserve the magic, support the skilled teams who bring the show to life each year, and build a lasting culture of giving that keeps Philadelphia’s holiday spirit glowing far into the future.

A Tradition Worth Preserving

Since 1956, the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village have been at the heart of Philadelphia’s holiday season—bringing joy, wonder, and generations of families together. When Macy’s Center City closed, the future of these beloved traditions suddenly became uncertain, and their loss would have left a real void in the city’s holiday spirit. Thanks to an extraordinary outpouring of community support, The Philadelphia Visitor Center, in partnership with building owner TF Cornerstone, is ensuring the magic continues this year.

Now, the Philadelphia Visitor Center is working to secure the show’s future. Your support today helps preserve a cherished tradition, protect its craftsmanship, and ensure that the light, joy, and wonder continue to inspire generations to come.

Make Your Gift Today

If you’ve ever stood in awe under the million-light tree, or watched a child’s eyes light up in Dickens Village, this is your moment to give back. Help us preserve the joy for the next generation.

Prefer to Donate by Check?
If you'd rather send your donation by mail, we gratefully accept checks. Please make your check payable to the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, and sent to the address below:

Attn: Colleen Murphy
Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation
599 Market Street
1 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106

To help us acknowledge your gift properly, please include this completed donation form.

Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank You To Our Supporters

The Philadelphia Visitor Center thanks its generous supporters and sponsors for helping to make the 2025 presentation of the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village possible:

PECO - Presenting Sponsor
PowerPay - Major Supporting Sponsor
William Penn Foundation
Connelly Foundation
Visit PA
IBEW Local 98
Visit Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia Parking Authority
The Wyncote Foundation
Commodore Creative - Creative Producer
Signature 57
Roberts Events Group
Reading Terminal Market
The Friends of the Wanamaker Organ
1,000+ Philadelphians who donated at SaveTheLightShow.org

Their commitment to preserving and activating these iconic Philadelphia holiday traditions is truly admirable.

Keep the Lights Shining | Support the Wanamaker Light Show & Dickens Village

By Philadelphia Visitor Center

Keep the Lights Shining | Support the Wanamaker Light Show & Dickens Village