SCROOGE MOVE? Saks Fifth Avenue cancels annual holiday light show on 100th anniversary

Fireworks explode as Saks Fifth Avenue unveils its 2023 holiday windows on November 20, 2023 in New York City.
Fireworks explode as Saks Fifth Avenue unveils its 2023 holiday windows on November 20, 2023 in New York City. Photo credit John Lamparski/Getty Images

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in New York City will not host its annual holiday light show in 2024, a spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

The store’s iconic holiday windows, however, will still be on display starting in late November.

“For many years, the holidays at Saks Fifth Avenue included a light show at our flagship store, and, for some time, we have contemplated changing our approach,” a Saks Fifth Avenue spokesperson said in a statement. “In our 100th year, which also marks the anniversary of the flagship, we are celebrating the season by honoring the architectural significance of this iconic building, elegantly illuminating the facade and framing the holiday windows, as well as highlighting the fashion for which Saks Fifth Avenue is known.

People take photos as Saks Fifth Avenue unveils its 2023 holiday windows on Nov. 20, 2023 in New York City.
People take photos as Saks Fifth Avenue unveils its 2023 holiday windows on Nov. 20, 2023 in New York City. Photo credit John Lamparski/Getty Images

“We look forward to welcoming customers to our holiday windows throughout the season and invite them to discover inspiring gifts and unique holiday offerings within the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship,” the spokesperson added.

This year’s “Gifts of Delight” holiday campaign from Saks Fifth Avenue features a curated selection of gifts, winter wardrobe upgrades and exclusive merchandise from designers. Fashion will remain the centerpiece of Saks’ holiday windows complemented by a display celebrating the flagship’s 100th anniversary.

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