Saks Fifth Avenue’s beloved holiday light show at its flagship store returned this week one year after it abruptly scrapped the free display to cut costs.

The larger-than-life exhibit, now in its 21st year, lit up Fifth Avenue Monday for the first time since 2023 with dozens of glittering ornaments soaring up to two stories high, all to the tune of a holiday medley featuring Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” and Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”

The nighttime kickoff event also included a special kick line performance from the Radio City Rockettes — each donning “Saks”-bedazzled hairpieces — featuring selections from their classic “Christmas Spectacular” show.

“The return of our holiday light show honors Saks Fifth Avenue’s legacy as a destination for extraordinary experiences that inspir

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