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MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
For Immediate Release Nov. 6, 2008
Contacts: Nanci Fields, Quality Connection, 317.716.5552
Jennifer Hanson, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc., 317.237.2202
Installation of lights on Monument Circle set the stage for Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481
Volunteer IBEW union electricians ready to string the 4,784 lights & garland strands for the 46th year
WHAT: Light strand installation for Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481
WHO: Volunteer union members of Quality Connection and IBEW Local 481 the association of local union electrical contractors and workers throughout Central Indiana
Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 - 11 a.m. (Best photo opportunity)
WHERE: Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Approximately 200 volunteer union electricians will gather on Monument Circle Saturday, Nov. 8 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 46th 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 new sailors, peppermint sticks and banners will be installed the week of Nov. 10.)
Quality Connection represents more than 80 union contractors and more than 2,400 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. 28 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 2008 season.
Volunteer
Are you a IBEW 481 Member? Do you want to help with the installation of the circle of lights? If you would like to volunteer please click here.
 
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