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Macy's Downtown Dazzle - this new event has Santa rapelling off the 525 Vine building accompanied by fireworks from Macy's rooftop. It all starts with a free choir celebration on Fountain Square.

Scuba Santa blows holiday bubbles at the Newport Aquarium - a new tradition for Cincinnati USA.

The Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights is an astonishing sight - acres of glittering trees and other plants, with plenty of holiday fun on hand.

"A Christmas Carol" at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a cherished part of Cincinnati USA's holiday celebration. Join Scrooge, Marley and Tiny Tim. For more lights, head to Sharon Woods' annual

Holiday in Lights - a dazzling drive through the park.

Covington's MainStrasse Village also decks its halls with holiday lights, visits from Santa and lots of holiday shopping. Carolers ring the rafters at historic Music Hall - built for choral festivals by German settlers in Over-the-Rhine - at the annual CarolFest. It's fun, free and always crowded. The Taft Museum downtown hosts an Antique Christmas, which fills the historic house with dazzling ornaments, lovely feather trees and delicate paper decorations. The Cincinnati Ballet's "Nutcracker," the Ensemble Theatre's annual holiday show, superior performances at UC's College-Conservatory of Music, Fountain Square alive with skaters, carolers and carriage rides...Holiday Dazzle, indeed.

When you're downtown, don't forget the dazzle of the Holiday Trolleys!

Plus, see more of our favorites, more than 50 other holiday dazzle events!