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Live in the heart of a cultural hub. From newly constructed townhomes to charming single-family homes to luxury hotels, living in University Circle has never been more appealing.
With strong anchor institutions and an abundance of arts & cultural as well as private sector businesses, University Circle is one of the largest employment drivers in the state of Ohio.
There is nowhere else in Cleveland with the density of world-class educational resources as University Circle. Preschools, grade schools, high schools, and prestigious universities call this neighborhood home.
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Illuminate the Circle: A Magical Holiday Experience
🌟University Circle Inc.'s Illuminate the Circle, Powered by PNC
Illuminate the Circle: Daily, November 22 – January 1 | 5 PM – 11 PM | Wade Oval
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 22 | 5 PM – 8 PM | Wade Oval
Visit Wade Oval as it’s transformed into a glittering landscape of light and color for the second annual Illuminate the Circle, Powered by PNC. From November 22 through New Year’s Day, the park comes alive nightly with thousands of twinkling lights.
🎄 Free Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 22, 5 PM–8 PM
Join us for the lighting of University Circle’s holiday tree — a towering 30' tree draped in thousands of sparkling lights and ornaments.
Here’s what to expect on opening night:
Festive Music
Free family activities and photo ops under the stars.
Hot cocoa, cookies, and comfort food from neighborhood vendors
The Big Moment: At 6:30 PM, help Santa countdown to turn on the lights! Stay after for photo ops with Santa.
Nightly Light Displays
After opening night, the Illuminate the Circle display continues every evening from 5 PM to 11 PM, through January 1.
Stroll through the glowing park after visiting our museums and make it part of your holiday traditions. It’s free, open to the public, and endlessly photogenic.
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The Rink at Wade Oval
After many wonderful seasons, The Rink at Wade Oval is being retired due to declining use in recent years. As we look ahead, we’re focusing on making Wade Oval a space that appeals to broader audiences and offers something for everyone during the winter months. This year, we’ve introduced Illuminate the Circle, which transformed the park into a winter wonderland featuring light displays, holiday vignettes, and a 30-foot tree. We’re excited to continue creating new experiences that bring people together and make The Circle a warm and welcoming destination. Thank you for your support as we embrace this new chapter.
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