Two beloved Philadelphia traditions — the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village — made their grand re-entrance with a preview party Monday, just in time for the holiday season.

The Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building was buzzing with all the sights and sounds of the holiday season once again as the two attractions returned just months after Macy's closed the flagship store along Market Street.

Kathryn Ott Lovell, president of Philadelphia Visitor Center, helped organize the effort to save the light show. She credits the more than 1,000 Philadelphians who helped raise $600,000 to run the annual exhibit, something she believes brings benefits well beyond the building.

"This is a huge tourism driver in Center City around the holidays. And so important for us to keep t

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