2015 Circle of Lights Highlights


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Seven mayors and nine governors have served our city and state over the past 53 years. However, only one organization has taken part each year in this holiday event since 1962.  The IBEW #481 union electricians have always been the group on the ground to install and remove the decor.  IBEW #481 was first the labor crew for the electrical contractor who managed the initial development and then became the labor leader that maintains, stores, installs and removes the decor annually. 

IBEW #481 Electricians

Décor Installation

NOvember 10, 2018



Coloring Contest for children aged 3 - 12  

  • One lucky child will help "flip the Switch" at circle of lights

  • Five semi-finalists will each receive a College Choice 529 account valued at $529

Mark your Calendar Friday, November 23, 2018


Coloring Contest and Audition Details Will Be Announced September 2016!

Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW #481 took take place Friday evening, Nov. 23 on Monument Circle. More than 100,000 spectators weathered the rainy conditions  for the FREE ceremonial lighting and holiday kickoff.  Entertainers chosen from statewide auditions will entertain the audience and Santa made his first appearance of the holiday season.
Approximately 200 union electricians will gather alongside dozens of electrical contractors on Monument Circle to string the 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands, which will become the centerpiece of the 53rd annual Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW #481.  (More than six miles of electrical wire and more than two miles of garland make up the 52 stringers.)