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Is the saks light show cancelled...
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The iconic Saks holiday light show has officially been canceled after 20 years
One of the most recognizable holiday-time spectacles is no more: Saks just announced that its legendary light show on the building's facade at 611 Fifth Avenue has been canceled indefinitely.
The timing of the decision is pretty interesting as well: the company celebrates its centennial this year.
"For some time we have contemplated changing our approach," a company spokesperson said to NBC New York earlier today.
"We will not be doing a light show this year, as we've changed our approach to the holiday windows."
According to the outlet, Saks will still celebrate the holidays, albeit focusing on the "architectural significance" of the building and address it has called home for the past century.
"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 façade and framing the holiday windows, as well as highlighting the fashion for which Saks Fifth Aven