For Immediate Release: November 01, 2023
Media Contact: Max Wing | max@downtownindy.org
AES Indiana Coloring Contest to determine who will “flip the switch” for Circle of Lights®
Five finalists will win CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plans
INDIANAPOLIS - That magical moment is quickly approaching when one lucky child will have the opportunity to “flip the switch” at The Downtown Indy, Inc. Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 on Friday, Nov. 24. Children ages 3 - 12 can enter the AES Indiana Coloring Contest, which runs Nov. 1-14, by decorating the official coloring sheet of a large holiday light bulb.
AES Indiana and Downtown Indy, Inc. invite children from all over Indiana to participate. Once again, five $529 CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plans will be awarded to five finalists, based on creativity. The one entry that receives the most votes from our panel will be selected to “flip the switch” alongside Santa for Circle of Lights®. In 2023, Circle of Lights® celebrates its 61st anniversary on Monument Circle starting at 6:00 p.m. with grand holiday festivities and the “flip of the switch” just after 6:50 p.m.
Print coloring sheets at WWW.DOWNTOWNINDY.ORG/COLORING. The sheet will also be available in the IndyStar.
Return AES Indiana Coloring Contest entries by noon on Nov. 14:
- Mail or drop off to: IBEW 481 – 1828 N. Meridian St., Ste. 205, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Mail or drop off to: AES Indiana – 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46206
- Drop off at: One of seven Indianapolis area MCL Restaurant and Bakery locations.
The Coloring Contest is presented by AES Indiana in partnership with IBEW 481, CollegeChoice 529, WTHR, IndyStar, and MCL Restaurant and Bakery.
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About our partners:
As the presenting partner of Circle of Lights®, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 481 represents more than 3,000 electrical workers across Central Indiana. IBEW 481 provides the needed expertise, highly trained workforce, safety, and dedication to help build many of Central Indiana’s premiere education, health care, utility, and logistics projects. Visit www.ibew481.org for more information.
AES Indiana provides retail electric service to more than 490,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County. During its long history, AES Indiana (formerly IPL) has supplied its customers with some of the lowest-cost, most reliable power in the country. For more information about the organization, visit https://www.aesindiana.com/about-aes-indiana.
The CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan is a tax-advantaged education savings program that gives Hoosiers a wide variety of low-cost investment opportunities. Contributions to a CollegeChoice account grow tax-deferred and can be withdrawn tax-free when used for a qualified education expense. Additionally, Hoosiers are eligible for a 20 percent, up to a $1,000, state income tax credit each year on their contributions. www.collegechoicedirect.com/
About The Downtown, Indy Inc. Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481
The Downtown Indy, Inc. Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 - Indy's most time-honored holiday tradition – celebrates its 61st anniversary on Friday, Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving. Attend the live event starting at 6:00 p.m. which will air exclusively on WTHR Channel 13. Musical acts chosen from the Tom Wood Talent Search will contribute to the holiday spirit energy and Santa will help flip the switch to illuminate Monument Circle, marking the kick-off to the holiday season. The 4,784 lights on Monument Circle will be illuminated throughout the entire holiday season until Jan. 13.